Boris performing during the Levitation Music Festival at the Empire Control Room & Garage in Austin, Texas on October 31, 2024, with Atsuo, Takeshi, and Wata. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Emerging onto the scene in 1996 with their ferocious debut, Absolutego, Boris has spent two decades crafting a unique and uncompromising sound. With a discography spanning 23 albums, the trio has toured the globe, captivating audiences with their intense live performances. Combining elements of sludge metal, noise rock, drone, ambient, and shoegaze, Boris creates a sonic maelstrom that defies categorization. Their ability to seamlessly transition between styles and push the limits of heavy music makes for an exhilarating and unpredictable live experience.
Fan reviews:Boris was the main act at the Empire Control Room & Garage with guests A Place to Bury Strangers, Starcrawler, YHWH Nailgun, Agriculture, and Porcelain. They continue across the United States and Asia with the last stop at the Shibuya Club Quattro in Shibuya, Japan on January 29, 2025.
Absolutely devastatingly killer show! It’s Boris and it’s their Amplifier Worship album front to back, so I knew it was going to be good. However, that album as a live experience is a whole new level of awesome! Boris was so on their game and the sound was perfect. Show was well paced and energetic and the washing wall of sound was completely engrossing. I’d go see this exact show again tomorrow if I could.
Heavy and loud! Best Boris show for me to date! They are always tight, and the music is loud, heavy, yet very well arranged!
Boris is massively bombastic in the most beautiful ways. I feel very honored to have had the experience of seeing them live. Much thanks to the artist.
Legends! A legendary Japanese doom band that still played with the energy they had 30 years ago. It was an honor to catch them live. 10/10 will try to see again.
Levitation
Founded in 2008 by members of The Black Angels, Austin Psych Fest was more than just a festival; it was a catalyst for a global psychedelic revival. Paying homage to Austin’s iconic 13th Floor Elevators, the event rebranded as Levitation in 2015. Over the years, Levitation has evolved into a multi-genre extravaganza, encompassing psych, metal, electronic, punk, and a myriad of underground sounds. Levitation strives to honor the experimental spirit of the 1960s, bringing together a diverse community of artists and fans to celebrate the future of music.
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