Mastodon with Deafheaven and Alcest

Mastodon is a Grammy-winning metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, known for combining progressive songwriting, sludge-metal weight and ambitious concept-driven albums. The group has earned acclaim with releases like Leviathan, Crack the Skye, The Hunter and Emperor of Sand, each highlighting its intricate guitar work, shifting rhythms and powerful vocal interplay. Deafheaven adds a striking contrast to the lineup with a sound that merges black metal intensity, shoegaze atmosphere and emotionally overwhelming crescendos. The San Francisco band has become especially influential through albums such as Sunbather and New Bermuda, which helped broaden the possibilities of extreme music for new audiences. Alcest brings a more dreamlike European perspective, blending post-metal, blackgaze and ethereal melodies into music that feels both heavy and luminous. Together, Mastodon, Deafheaven and Alcest create a dynamic bill that moves from crushing riffs to immersive atmosphere, offering fans a sweeping look at modern heavy music’s range and imagination.