Louisiana sludge metal legends ACID BATH have confirmed their participation in a special reunion show on April 17 in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD co-headlining spring tour. The appearance marks one of the rarest events in modern metal, as ACID BATH have remained largely inactive since their dissolution in 1997 following the tragic death of bassist Audie Pitre in a car accident on January 23 of that year.
The band's cult classic albums "When The Kite String Pops" (1994) and "Paegan Terrorism Tactics" (1996) are revered as cornerstones of sludge metal, blending the crushing heaviness of the Louisiana scene with psychedelic experimentation, goth rock atmospherics, and a dark poetic sensibility that set them apart from their contemporaries. Both records have only grown in stature over the decades, influencing countless bands and commanding astronomical prices on the vinyl collectors' market.
Vocalist Dax Riggs, guitarist Sammy Pierre Duet, guitarist Mike Sanchez, and drummer Jimmy Kyle are all confirmed for the Atlanta appearance. The lineup will feature a session bassist in tribute to Pitre, whose contributions to the band's sound remain irreplaceable. Sources close to the band indicate that the setlist will draw from both studio albums, with deep cuts alongside the better-known tracks that have sustained the band's legendary reputation.
The Atlanta date is expected to sell out instantly upon ticket availability, uniting three of Louisiana's most iconic heavy acts on a single bill. CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD have both expressed deep personal connections to ACID BATH, having shared stages and rehearsal spaces during the early 1990s New Orleans sludge scene. No additional ACID BATH dates have been announced, and representatives have stated this may be a one-time-only event, adding to its historic significance.