ACID BATH Announces Largest Show Yet at New Orleans’ Lakefront Arena Featuring …
The iconic heavy metal band, Acid Bath, has officially announced their largest show ever at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. This event marks a monumental moment in their career, taking place nearly thirty years after their last concert in their hometown. From haunting nights in the underground music scene of Louisiana to gracing one of the state’s most grandiose stages, this show is more than just a performance; it symbolizes a homecoming, a revival, and a convergence of past and present.
Fans can look forward to an evening that transcends generational boundaries, appealing to long-time devotees who experienced Acid Bath during their peak in the 90s, as well as newer enthusiasts who are just discovering their unique blend of sludge, doom, punk, grunge, and psychedelia for the first time. The line-up for the night promises to be extraordinary, with Mastodon, Power Trip, Amigo The Devil, Soilent Green, and Suplecs setting the stage before Acid Bath makes their highly-anticipated comeback.
Acid Bath emerged on the music scene in the early ’90s, establishing a distinctive sound characterized by a mix of intense heaviness and haunting beauty, infused with warped psychedelic elements and poetic lyrics. Their music delves into themes of love, death, decay, and surrealistic imagery, creating a captivating blend that is both disturbing and transformative. Their influence has extended across various music genres, solidifying them as a visionary and uncompromising force in the history of heavy music.
The band’s current lineup includes original vocalist Dax Riggs, along with guitarists Sammy Duet and Mike Sanchez, drummer Zack Simmons (formerly of Goatwhore), and bassist Shane Wesley (from Crowbar). While not all founding members are part of this reunion, the return of Acid Bath has sparked immense excitement within the underground metal community.
In a recent interview, Dax Riggs revealed that the band’s reunion was a result of casual jam sessions between himself and Sanchez, which gradually gained momentum. The process of reuniting was relatively smooth and felt natural, without any complications or awkwardness. The bond between the members, formed through years of friendship and shared experiences, played a significant role in bringing the band back together.
The pinnacle of Acid Bath’s reunion came in April 2025, when they graced the stage in New Orleans to a sold-out crowd of eager fans, eager to witness the seemingly impossible comeback unfold. Riggs admitted to feeling a sense of responsibility and pressure to deliver a flawless performance, expressing nervousness and excitement during the soundcheck and the show itself.
As the heavy metal community anticipates Acid Bath’s monumental show at the Lakefront Arena, it is clear that this event will be a defining moment not only in the band’s history but also in the hearts of their devoted fans.