Maryland rock band Clutch leads a bill bringing together several distinct strains of heavy music. Known for a riff-driven sound and a seasoned, commanding live presence, the group anchors the night with hard-hitting rock shaped by decades of work. Raleigh’s Corrosion of Conformity adds a blend of hardcore punk, crossover thrash and Southern-tinged metal, while New York hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front bring their fast, forceful punk attack. Chuck Ragan—also known as a co-frontman of Hot Water Music—offers a contrasting singer-songwriter edge, with a gritty, expressive voice and roots in punk and folk. Attendees can expect a full evening of contrasting but connected sounds, from muscular rock grooves to high-intensity hardcore and raw, acoustic-leaning songwriting.
