Legendary Metal Band Acid Bath Announces Reunion Tour

The influential 90s sludge metal group will play their first shows in over 20 years.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Acid Bath, the pioneering sludge metal band from Louisiana, has announced a highly anticipated reunion tour set to kick off later this year. The group, known for their dark, experimental sound and lyrical themes exploring the macabre, broke up in 1997 but will now reunite to play a series of shows across the United States, including a stop at the South Side Ballroom in Dallas.

Why it matters

Acid Bath was a hugely influential band in the 90s underground metal scene, helping to shape the sludge metal genre with their blend of doom, psychedelia, and gothic horror. Their reunion is exciting news for longtime fans who have waited over two decades to see the band perform live again.

The details

Acid Bath formed in Houma, Louisiana in 1991 and released two critically acclaimed studio albums, 1994's 'When the Kite String Pops' and 1996's 'Paegan Terrorism Tactics', before breaking up in 1997 following the death of founding member Audie Pitre. The band's dark, atmospheric sound and lyrical exploration of the occult and serial killers earned them a devoted cult following in the metal community. Details on the upcoming tour, including ticket on-sale dates, have not yet been announced.

  • Acid Bath formed in Houma, Louisiana in 1991.
  • The band released their debut album 'When the Kite String Pops' in 1994.
  • Acid Bath's second and final album 'Paegan Terrorism Tactics' was released in 1996.
  • The band broke up in 1997 following the death of founding member Audie Pitre.
  • Acid Bath will reunite and tour in 2026, over 20 years after their initial breakup.

The players

Acid Bath

A pioneering sludge metal band from Louisiana known for their dark, experimental sound and lyrical themes exploring the macabre.

Audie Pitre

A founding member of Acid Bath who passed away in 1997, leading to the band's breakup.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be back together and play for our fans again. It's been a long time coming.”

— Dax Riggs, Vocalist, Acid Bath

What’s next

Acid Bath is expected to announce full tour dates and ticket on-sale information in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Acid Bath's reunion is a major event for the metal community, as the band's influential sound and cult status have only grown in the decades since their breakup. Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of this pioneering sludge metal group.