Iconic metal band reunites for first time since member’s death 28 years ago
An influential sludge metal band took the stage for the first time since losing a member nearly three decades ago.
Acid Bath played its first show in 28 years at The Fillmore in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, April 25, according to a video posted to Instagram .
The band's three surviving founding members — singer Dax Riggs, guitarist Sammy "Pierre" Duet and guitarist Mike Sanchez — were all present.
Acid Bath played tracks from their 1994 debut "When The Kite String Pops" and 1996's "Paegan Terrorism Tactics."
The 10-track set included Acid Bath's first-ever live rendition of "Dead Girl" as well as "Scream Of The Butterfly" that was dedicated to late bassist Audie Pitre, NME reported . Pitre died in 1997 after he was killed by a drunk driver, according to the band's website.
Acid Bath formed in Louisiana in 1991. The band "attained a somewhat legendary status" in the metal underground for its "blend of Black Sabbath-like sludge, bluesy Southern rock, death metal, hardcore, and hints of goth and industrial," AllMusic wrote . Acid Bath only released two albums during its lifespan before disbanding in 1997 because of Pitre's death.
The band announced its reunion in October 2024. The band was slated to make its return at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas on April 12, but the festival was canceled a month later.
However, Acid Bath added more festival dates in the following weeks, including appearances at Columbus' Sonic Temple , Louisville's Louder Than Life , Florida's Welcome to Rockville and Ohio's Inkcarceration .
Acid Bath also has shows scheduled in Iowa, California, Washington, Florida, New York, Maryland, Illinois later this year. Drummer Zack Simmons and bassist Alex Bergeron will tour with the band. Acid Bath's original keyboardist, Tommy Viator, died last year, NME reported.
