ABR // TAA —A Collision Course Between Two Modern Heavyweights
where long-running acts are closing chapters and starting new ones.
Twin Productions is setting up one of the spring’s most anticipated outdoor shows on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, when August Burns Red and The Amity Affliction bring a rare co-headlining run to the outside grounds of Vibes Event Center. With both bands entering new cycles—each confirmed to have new albums nearing release—the San Antonio date positions itself at a moment where long-running acts are closing chapters and starting new ones. August Burns Red, according to recent reporting, have been finishing studio sessions for their next record as of late November 2025 , while The Amity Affliction’s next album is already complete and titled, as confirmed in early coverage from Blunt Magazine . The timing adds weight to a show that already reads like a snapshot of metalcore’s shifting landscape.
Heavy touring remains a constant for August Burns Red, but the upcoming material hinted at in recent reports has made fans eager to see what direction the band takes next. Their San Antonio stop arrives just as anticipation is rising––a pattern that local audiences have seen before when national acts choose this city as their testing ground. The upcoming Amity release adds a parallel narrative: their completed record signals a new era arriving just as they return to Texas with a reputation for emotionally direct songwriting and a global audience that has followed their evolution for more than a decade.
Support for the evening—Boundaries and Heavens Gate—brings a younger contrast to the top of the bill. Both acts have expanded their touring footprints over the last few cycles, and their addition gives this date the shape of a showcase built for fans tracking the next wave of heavy music. Outdoor shows at Vibes have historically leaned into this format, pairing established names with rising touring bands, a model that often produces some of the venue’s most memorable nights. The early 5:30 p.m. door time and open-air setting will likely shape the pacing of the night, emphasizing the full four-band bill rather than relying solely on the headliners to carry it.
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As San Antonio’s spring calendar fills in, April 22 stands out not only for its lineup, but for arriving at a specific moment in both bands’ timelines—one working through the final touches of a new record, the other preparing to launch one that’s already wrapped. For a city that consistently turns out for heavy music, this timing makes the show a notable marker of what’s ahead for the genre in 2026 and a reminder of Twin Productions’ continued influence on bringing these moments to local stages.
LINEUP
– August Burns Red
– The Amity Affliction
– Boundaries
– Heavens Gate
VENUE
Vibes Event Center (Outside)