A four-band bill turned Tuesday night at The House Of Blues Houston into a full-scale celebration of modern hard rock and metalcore.

    The line stretched for several levels well before doors opened at House of Blues Houston as black-clad fans packed into the venue for one of the most stacked rock lineups to hit Houston this spring. By the time the lights dropped at 6:30, the room was already packed and buzzing with anticipation for a night that would span pop-punk, rap-rock, metalcore and theatrical hard rock spectacle.

“From the first breakdown of the night to the final scream from Andy Biersack, House of Blues Houston felt less like a venue and more like a battlefield for modern rock.”

As December Falls Opened with Pop-Punk Energy

    Kicking things off at 6:30 sharp was As December Falls, the Nottingham, England-based quartet that has steadily built a devoted following through relentless touring and a fiercely independent approach. Fronted by the charismatic Bethany Hunter, the band blended soaring melodies with punchy pop-punk hooks and enough hard rock edge to immediately grab the crowd’s attention.

    Opening with the explosive “Carousel,” the band wasted no time pulling early arrivals into the night’s energy before launching into the fittingly chaotic “Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine,” a track that immediately ignited movement across the floor. Hunter’s sharp vocals and the band’s driving instrumentation gave “Mayday” a particularly urgent punch, while “I Don’t Feel Like Feeling Great” balanced emotional vulnerability with massive singalong appeal.

    As December Falls continued building momentum with the aggressive stomp of “Teeth,” showing off the heavier side of their sound, before closing their set with “Therapy,” a cathartic finale that had fans shouting the chorus back toward the stage. Despite being the first act of the evening, the band played with headliner intensity and left the crowd fully warmed up for the chaos still to come.

“As December Falls turned the opening slot into a statement performance filled with hooks, heart and raw energy.”

TX2 Delivered Controlled Chaos

    At 7:10 TX2 stormed the stage with a performance that blurred the line between concert and cathartic outburst. Led by vocalist Evan Thomas, TX2 has become one of the more polarizing and talked-about names in alternative music thanks to a genre-bending sound that fuses metalcore, hip-hop, electronic textures and deeply personal themes centered around mental health and identity.

     Opening with the explosive “Feed,” TX2 immediately sent the crowd into motion before diving headfirst into the aggressive fury of “Vendetta,” where Thomas hurled himself across the stage with reckless abandon. The emotionally charged “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)” brought a darker intensity to the set, its themes of alienation and survival connecting deeply with the younger fans packed tightly against the barricade.

    “The End of Us” shifted the performance into a more emotionally raw direction while still maintaining the relentless pace that defined the band’s short but impactful appearance. Then came one of the night’s most unexpected visuals during “Pickup Truck,” when a toy pickup truck was brought onto the stage for Thomas to sit in while singing the song, adding a bizarre but memorable moment that perfectly matched TX2’s unpredictable personality. By then the floor had transformed into a chaotic swirl of jumping bodies and raised fists. Closing with “I Would Hate Me Too,” Thomas turned the venue into one massive scream-along, with fans shouting every lyric back at the stage in a moment that felt equal parts therapy session and riot.

“TX2 didn’t just play songs — they detonated emotions.”

From Ashes to New Ignited the Crowd

    By 8:00 the venue was packed wall-to-wall as From Ashes to New took over with a crushing and polished set that showcased why the Pennsylvania band has become one of the modern torchbearers for rap-infused hard rock.

    Opening with the aggressive punch of “New Disease,” the band immediately elevated the energy inside House of Blues Houston before rolling straight into the dark intensity of “Nightmare.” Vocalists Matt Brandyberry and Danny Case fed off one another throughout the set, seamlessly blending rap verses, soaring choruses and guttural screams.

    “Heartache” and “Drag Me” showcased the emotional core that has helped the band connect with fans navigating anxiety, isolation and personal struggle, while “Villain” brought a heavier edge that sent the crowd into another frenzy of moshing and crowd surfing. The massive chorus of “Barely Breathing” became one of the evening’s loudest singalongs, with nearly the entire venue shouting the lyrics back toward the stage.

    As the set barreled toward its conclusion, “Die for You” delivered a powerful emotional punch before the band closed with the explosive “Panic,” ending their performance in a storm of flashing lights, pounding drums and raised fists. Backed by thunderous instrumentation and synchronized lighting, From Ashes to New delivered a set that felt both polished and deeply personal.

“From Ashes to New turned pain, perseverance and pure adrenaline into one of the night’s most explosive performances.”

Black Veil Brides Turned Houston into a Gothic Arena

    At exactly 9:00 the house lights dropped inside House of Blues Houston and the roar that followed was instant and deafening as Black Veil Brides emerged into a sea of raised phones, eyeliner and leather. For the next ninety minutes, the band transformed the venue into a theatrical hard rock cathedral where nostalgia, spectacle and modern metal energy collided.

    They opened with “Knives and Pens,” a defining anthem that immediately sent the crowd into full voice, setting the tone for a set that leaned heavily into the band’s most emotionally charged and iconic material. “Bleeders” and “Coffin” followed with heavier, more dramatic weight, showcasing the band’s ability to balance melody with metallic aggression.

    The momentum shifted into arena-sized choruses with “Rebel Love Song,” before “Hallelujah” and “Faithless” brought a darker, more introspective stretch of the set. Frontman Andy Biersack commanded every moment, moving between theatrical intensity and direct connection with the crowd as the band leaned into the emotional arc of their catalog.

    “Wake Up” reignited the room with urgency, followed by the soaring “Vindicate” and the driving force of “Certainty,” each track tightening the grip the band had on the audience. “Beautiful Remains” and “Wretched and Divine” deepened the theatrical atmosphere, with the latter especially feeling like a centerpiece moment of the entire night.

    By the time “Revenger” and “The Legacy” hit, the performance had fully escalated into a full-scale arena experience packed into a club setting. “Perfect Weapon” arrived like a final pre-encore explosion and was met with one of the loudest responses of the night.

    The encore pushed the show over the edge. “Lost It All” brought raw emotion and a brief moment of stillness before “Fallen Angels” reignited the crowd with pure anthemic power. The night closed with “In the End,” a perfect final statement that had the entire room shouting in unison as light washed over the stage.

“Black Veil Brides didn’t just headline the night — they turned Houston into a cathedral of modern rock devotion.”

    As the final notes rang out and the lights came up shortly after 10:30, exhausted fans slowly filtered into the warm Houston night after nearly four straight hours of music. What began as an early evening showcase had evolved into a full-spectrum celebration of modern alternative culture — from pop-punk optimism to metalcore fury and gothic hard rock grandeur.

    For one night at House of Blues Houston, every generation of modern heavy music shared the same stage — and Houston embraced every second of it.

Black Beil Brides Setlist:  9:00-10:30
Knives and Pens
Bleeders
Coffin
Rebel Love Song
Hallelujah
Faithless
Wake Up
Vindicate
Certainty
Beautiful Remains
Wretched and Divine
Revenger
The Legacy
Perfect Weapon
Encore:
Lost It All
Fallen Angels
In the End

From  Ashes To  New Setlist: 8:00-8:35
New Disease
Nightmare
Heartache
Drag Me
Villain
Barely Breathing
Die for You
Panic

TX2 Setlist: 7:10-7:40
Feed
Vendetta
HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)
The End of Us
Pickup Truck
I Would Hate Me Too

As December Falls Setlist: 6:30-6:55
Carousel
Everything's On Fire But I'm Fine
Mayday
I Don’t Feel Like Feeling Great
Teeth
Therapy