How Distant is Redefining Heavy Music Through Adaptation
"Distant’s rise has been defined by an unrelenting work ethic and a willingness to adapt without compromise"
Rotterdam’s Distant formed in 2014, —and the idea was straightforward: craft music as uncompromising as the reality around them. A decade later, the deathcore unit has evolved into one of Europe’s most punishing live acts, with a growing global following and collaborations that have pushed the genre’s limits. Their November 2, 2025 stop at Vibes Underground brings that momentum directly to San Antonio’s underground heavy scene.
Distant’s rise has been defined by an unrelenting work ethic and a willingness to adapt without compromise. Their latest cycle, fueled by singles like Feast of Misery (Chaoszine), shows the band expanding their songwriting beyond breakdowns, layering cinematic atmospheres with guttural intensity. It’s the type of evolution that has landed them on major tours and earned nods from peers across the deathcore spectrum (Official Bio).
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San Antonio’s date is set inside the tightly packed, low-ceilinged Vibes Underground — a venue where the crowd is close enough to feel the weight of every down-tuned note. And while Distant is the clear draw, the possible inclusion of Blightfeeder and Lonestar Driveby offers an important look at regional talent. Local openers have often been the lifeblood of this city’s metal scene, and their sets frequently match touring headliners in raw energy.
For Distant, this show is one more chapter in a run that has been as much about connection as it is about crushing sound. Whether you’ve followed them since their early European tours or discovered them through their viral studio playthroughs, this stop in San Antonio offers the rare chance to experience that intensity up close, before the next wave of international dates pulls them back overseas.
LINEUP
Distant
Blightfeeder
Lone Star Drive By
VENUE
Vibes Underground