Metalcore Night is where heavy music fans come together — no matter what city we’re in. Born from the energy of basement shows and packed clubs, we’ve built a party that feels both local and larger than life. At every stop, our DJs rip through the hardest tracks in metalcore, from scene staples like Killswitch Engage and August Burns Red to modern destroyers like Knocked Loose and Wage War. Some nights we bring in guest DJs and special hosts to shake things up, and at select shows, we go even bigger by adding live bands to the lineup — blurring the line between a concert and a club night. Whether it’s Pittsburgh, Columbus, Vegas, or beyond, Metalcore Night is always rooted in the same spirit: a place to mosh, scream, and celebrate the music that binds us together.
Want to hear your favorite track at Metalcore Night? This is where you tell us what to spin. Maybe it’s a pit-starter from Knocked Loose, Wage War, or Polaris… maybe it’s a classic from Killswitch Engage, August Burns Red, or Bring Me The Horizon that always hits. We pull requests straight from fans at every show, and they help shape the energy of the night. With guest DJs, hosts, and even live bands joining us at select events, your requests make every city feel unique. Drop your song below — and if you’ve got a dedication, throw that in too.
Here’s what the rest of the crowd has been asking for. From heavy hitters like Architects and Currents to classics from Underoath or As I Lay Dying, these are the songs fans want to hear loud. Check them out, throw in your vote with the reactions, and help shape the soundtrack of the night — every click makes a difference in what ends up blasting through the speakers.
Metalcore Night is built by fans, for fans. Our crew is a mix of resident DJs, guest hosts, and organizers who live and breathe this music just like you do. From the people behind the decks dropping breakdowns from bands like Fit For a King and Crystal Lake, to the voices on the mic keeping the energy high, to the team working behind the scenes to bring guest DJs and live bands into the mix — every show is powered by passion for the scene. We’re not just running events, we’re building a community one night at a time.
Pittsburgh, PA
Founder, CEO, Graphic Design, Web development, Booking agent, dj
Adam founded Metalcore Night and can often be found sleeping in airports, playing loud music on stage, or walking his beagle through various cemeteries.
Favorite bands: From Autumn to Ashes, Poison the Well, Atreyu, American Nightmare, Converge, Shai Hulud, Knocked Loose
Oceanside, CA
COO, Merchandise production, tour management, dj
Kathleen is the COO of Metalcore Night, owner and founder at Witches Armoire, and DJ with Burwood Media. She can be found at our shows, on the beach, or snuggling her cat. This will be rewritten when she sees this.
Favorite bands:
Oklahoma City, OK
Photography, Production Assistant
Raven’s bio will go here.
Favorite bands:
Our blog is where Metalcore Night goes beyond the dancefloor. Here you’ll find scene updates, playlists packed with breakdowns, spotlights on bands we’re spinning, and recaps from our wildest nights in cities like Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Vegas. We’ll also share behind-the-scenes stories from our guest DJs, hosts, and live bands, plus tips for making the most out of every show. Whether you’re here to catch up on what you missed or discover your next favorite track, this is where we keep the energy alive between events.
Metalcore Night is a touring party night dedicated to heavy music: metalcore, deathcore, post-hardcore, slam, nu metal, hardcore, and other heavy DIY music.
Imagine your local Emo Night event, but way louder - and with a live band performing at most events. Guest DJs from your favorite bands, photo booths, special themed drinks, and local vendors make each event a truly local party!
We go everywhere in the continental United States and have plans to make Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada a part of our itinerary in 2026 and beyond.
Our top markets right now are Atlanta, Las Vegas, Mesa, Pittsburgh, Oceanside, Los Angeles, and New York.
You can hit the song request form above on this page or by visiting the request page. If you're having problems with a signal at the venue, you can also just come and talk to the DJ or show them your phone. We're nice.
Absolutely! We love to share music from unsigned and local bands. Send us your song to: adam@metalcorenight.com and we'll give it a listen.
We love having local bands performing on most of our shows. We're looking for metalcore, deathcore, slam, post-hardcore, nu metal, and slam bands local to our shows.
If you'd like your band to be considered for an upcoming Metalcore Night event, drop an email to katie@metalcorenight.com and adam@metalcorenight.com.
Please include your band name, your city, and a link where we can hear your music (Spotify 🤮 or Bandcamp 😍) and we'll be in touch.
Please keep in mind that each city and venue has different rules regarding shows. Some of our shows are 21+ and usually those shows require all band members to be 21+ with ID.
Shows are paid.
Some of them are. Please check with your local venue to ensure that you'll be allowed in.
While we'd love every show to be all ages, the reality of touring party nights in 2025 sometimes requires us to run late night, bar-centric events. As we grow, we'll be able to move into more all ages rooms.
Metalcore Night was founded by Adam Rahuba in 2024 as a Pittsburgh-based spin-off to Pittsburgh Emo Night.
The first Metalcore Night happened on January 5, 2024 - the night after Adam's mom passed away.
Adam began touring in the summer of 2024 where he met Kathleen Figueroa at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles.
Kathleen served as an advisor and tour therapist and quickly came on board to co-produce our When We Were Young party in Las Vegas in October of 2024.
Kathleen was made a full partner in late 2024. She and Adam are working tirelessly to make Metalcore Night the event we know it can be in every city on Earth!