October 20th, 2026
Live Nation presents
Demon Hunter
Wolves At The Gate, Bloodline
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DOORS: 6:30PM
Metalcore band Demon Hunter is bringing their Storm the Gates of Hell 20th Anniversary Tour to the Rickshaw Theatre
Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter is an American metal institution. The band embraces brazenly transcendent melodies without apology while maintaining a defiant heaviness akin to the most timeless metal music.
Demon Hunter weathers the changing tides in rock subculture and the music industry, proving ever resistant to trends and resilient, making music as determined and resolute as the men within the band.
The group’s extended family around the world cherish Demon Hunter songs as personal anthems and instruments of empowerment. Songs like “I Am a Stone,” “On My Side,” “The Last One Alive,” “Collapsing,” and “HEAVEN DON’T CRY” resonate deeply in times of celebration and sorrow.
They’ve toured as main support to In Flames and co-headlined dates with Red. As a headlining act, Demon Hunter helped introduce audiences to bands like August Burns Red.
Demon Hunter forged a musical identity from diverse elements that coalesce into a singular electric charge, merging seemingly disparate sounds with seamless agility. The energy of thrash, the catchiness of European melodeath, the gloomy atmospheric majesty of gothic rock, the song craft of dark romantic pop, and the fist-pumping aggression of Southern groove all reside in the band.
Ryan Clark leads the band as frontman, primary songwriter, and co-founder. The self-titled first album arrived in 2002. Bassist Jonathan Dunn came aboard for their first tour. Summer of Darkness (2004) saw MTV2 rotation for “Not Ready to Die” and a spot on the Resident Evil: Apocalypse soundtrack alongside Slipknot and The Cure. Drummer Tim “Yogi” Watts made his recorded debut on The Triptych (2005). Patrick Judge toured in support of Storm the Gates of Hell (2007), officially joined for Live in Nashville (2009), and made his studio debut on The World is a Thorn (2010).
True Defiance (2012) cemented the band’s current line-up with the introduction of guitarist Jeremiah Scott and broke into Billboard’s Top 40. Extremist (2014) produced the SiriusXM hit “The Last One Alive,” moving close to 20,000 copies in its first week alone. Outlive (2017) debuted to even stronger sales than its predecessors. Demon Hunter performed at Chicago Open Air (with Ozzy Osbourne, KISS) and Heavy Montreal (Gojira, Trivium) to support the album and headlined several festivals.
In 2019, the band unveiled not one but two new full-length albums on the same day. War was filled with aggression, and Peace doubled down on melody; both are dynamic standalone offerings.
War and Peace debuted at No. 1 and 2 on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums chart, in the Top 5 of the Hard Music chart, and the Top 10 of Billboard’s Current Albums chart.
“On My Side” was No. 1 on Music Choice and played heavily on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal.
Clark, a GRAMMY-nominated designer, oversees all visual aspects of the band. Scott has produced their albums since Extremist. In 2022, the band launched their own record label, Weapons MFG. The inaugural release on their label was EXILE, a concept album with an accompanying four-issue comic book series. “HEAVEN DON’T CRY” quickly became one of Demon Hunter’s most popular songs.
Demon Hunter’s discography is born from unwavering commitment, uncompromising determination, and the stark recognition of an often-cold world tempered with defiant hope. Demon Hunter constructs songs with confessional lyrics, heady and catchy melodies, monster riffs, and grooves. They combine meticulous production with urgency and bold imagery with bolder themes.
Wolves At The Gate
https://www.wolvesatthegate.com/
It’s easy to get stuck in your head. Your thoughts become all-consuming, and you easily retreat into your own world. It happens to everyone, yet this internal place often never sees the light of day. However, Wolves At The Gate explore these spaces on their sixth full-length album, Wasteland [Solid State]. The quintet—Steve Cobucci [clean vocals, guitar], Ben Summers [bass], Nick Detty [lead vocals, keys], Abishai Collingsworth [drums], and Joey Alarcon [lead guitar]—pierce the surface and fearlessly plunge into the psyche. They soundtrack this journey with an unpredictable and undeniable hybrid of technically proficient metal, gut-punching hardcore, and arresting alternative melodies accented by entrancing electronic transmissions. Wolves At The Gate have quietly and naturally evolved since their emergence out of the Midwest in 2008. Their vision unfolded across albums such as Captors [2012], VxV [2014], Types & Shadows [2016], Eclipse [2019], and Eulogies [2022]. Blabbermouth rated the latter “9.0-out-of-10.0,” while mxdwn summed it up as “powerfully moving.” Along the way, the group tallied tens of millions of streams fueled by the likes of “Counterfeit,” “Deadman,” “Lowborn,” “Peace That Starts The War,” and more. Not to mention, they’ve performed alongside everyone from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Red to Fit For A King, August Burns Red, and Born Of Osiris.
Bloodlines
Hailing from the sun-drenched shores of the Gulf Coast in Texas, Bloodlines emerges as a formidable force in the realm of modern -core music. Drawing inspiration from genre titans like For Today, Impending Doom, and Convictions, this four-piece outfit delivers a sound that is relentlessly passionate.
In 2021, Bloodlines unleashed their Facedown debut LP HEVEL, a record that immediately carved out a niche for the band within the metalcore scene. HEVEL was written to address seasons of life, with the band taking inspiration from the biblical book of Ecclesiastes. The album leans on classic metalcore with a distinctly progressive twist.
However, for Bloodlines, their music is more than just a sonic assault—it’s a vessel for a greater purpose. The band’s mission is as clear as their sound is brutal: to spread the hope and love of Jesus Christ. This mission statement is not just a footnote but a driving force behind every riff, every lyric, and every explosive breakdown that defines their music.
In 2024, Bloodlines released Holiness Cries. With this offering, the band dives deeper into their distinctive sound, exploring themes of redemption, faith, and the human struggle with unflinching honesty. Holiness Cries promises to be a testament to the band’s evolution both musically and spiritually, showcasing their growth while staying true to their core beliefs.
As Bloodlines continues to carve their path through the heavy music scene, they stand as torchbearers of faith and ferocity, unapologetically proclaiming their message through every crushing riff and soaring melody. For those seeking music that speaks to the soul as much as it moves the body, Bloodlines invites you to join them on their journey where holiness cries out amidst the chaos of the modern world.