ACID BATH have announced a New Jersey concert date as part of their steadily expanding 2026 live schedule, with BARONESS and THE SKULL confirmed as support. The show adds another chapter to the long-awaited reunion of the New Orleans sludge metal pioneers, whose return to the stage has been one of the most celebrated developments in underground metal this decade.
The pairing with BARONESS and THE SKULL creates an exceptionally strong bill that spans the full spectrum of heavy, doom-laden music. BARONESS bring their progressive sludge artistry, while THE SKULL — featuring former TROUBLE members — deliver classic doom metal of the highest order. Together with ACID BATH's uniquely visceral blend of sludge, doom, and noise rock, the evening promises to be a landmark show.
ACID BATH's reunion has generated overwhelming demand from fans who spent decades wondering if they would ever see the band perform again. The group, whose cult classic albums "When the Kite String Pops" and "Paegan Terrorism Tactics" are regarded as cornerstones of sludge metal, had been inactive since the late 1990s following the tragic death of bassist Audie Pitre.
The New Jersey date joins an already impressive 2026 itinerary that includes appearances at Milwaukee Metal Fest and support slots on SYSTEM OF A DOWN's European tour. Each announced show has been met with frenzied ticket demand, confirming that ACID BATH's legacy has only grown stronger during their long absence.
For fans in the Northeast who missed previous dates, this show represents a rare opportunity to witness one of sludge metal's most important bands in an intimate venue setting. Ticket details will be announced shortly through the band's social media channels.