San Jose’s music scene may be resurgent across all genres, but ask any metal fan and they’ll tell you it never went anywhere. The Epicenter Heavy Music Festival aims to demonstrate the strength of local metal acts, as well as the support the genre has among South Bay denizens. Organized by Oskar Blues Brewery and Heavy San Jose, the totally packed bill will be headlined by High On Fire—the Oakland-based stoner trio led by Sleep frontman Matt Pike. Direct support comes in the form of Big Business from Seattle and Mos Generator from Port Orchard, Washington. Plus San Jose’s very own Kook.
High On Fire
Sat, 8pm, $45+
The Ritz, San Jose
