This high-energy night brings together some of Northern California’s most powerful metal and rock acts for an unforgettable live experience. From hard-hitting riffs to atmospheric melodies, this lineup delivers intensity, passion, and pure musical fire. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the scene, The Metal Year is your chance to experience the raw spirit of Nor-Cal’s rock community — live and unfiltered.

ABOUT Negative Sixxx:
Born in the watering holes of Oakland, California, Negative Sixxx is a metal band that takes no prisoners. Melding thrash and modern metal influences, the band released their debut EP The Truth Shall Set You Free in 2019.

ABOUT Embrium:
Hailing from San Francisco’s dynamic metal scene, Embrium merges the atmospheric beauty of shoegaze with the intensity of black metal, creating a sound that is as hauntingly ethereal as it is visceral. Since their 2021 debut EP, which gained recognition from Metal Injection and Apple Music’s “Breaking Metal” and “Fresh Blood” playlists, the band has been hard at work carving out their place in the blackgaze genre with their next release, Timekeeper, which is the result of three years of creative exploration, drawing on literary themes of time, loss, the dangers of magic, the struggle of life, and the search for self-identity.

ABOUT TangenT:

TangenT is a modern rock band from Fresno, California, blending heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and raw energy that reflects the grit of the Central Valley. Known for their dark, distressed aesthetic and high-intensity live shows, the band pulls inspiration from hard rock and modern metal while keeping their sound accessible and anthemic.