Upon a Burning Body Return Home for Annual December Blowout

San Antonio’s own Upon a Burning Body will bring their signature brand of no-holds-barred metalcore back to Vibes Event Center on Friday, December 12, joined by The Browning and Lockjaw for what’s become an annual tradition—a December homecoming show built for their day-one fans.

This isn’t just a tour stop—it’s a return to roots. Before the festival slots, and label deals, UABB earned their stripes in the back rooms and sweat-soaked pits of the White Rabbit, a now-legendary venue where the band’s earliest lineups cut their teeth. Those formative shows weren’t just loud—they were loud enough to be remembered, and they laid the foundation for a band that would go on to represent San Antonio metal on the world stage.

The band’s trajectory has been marked by resilience and reinvention. From their breakout with The World Is Ours to the later ferocity of Southern Hostility, they’ve consistently carried Texas metalcore into international spaces. Recent tour stops have drawn attention for their sheer relentlessness, with coverage noting their “unapologetic precision and fury” onstage . Their upcoming San Antonio show is set against that momentum, bringing it back to where their reputation first took root.

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Backing them is Kansas City’s The Browning, a band that has carved out its own identity by fusing electronic elements with deathcore structures. They’ve been fixtures in the heavier touring circuit for years, making their inclusion a fitting counterpoint to UABB’s grounded, hometown ferocity. Rising Texas act Lockjaw joins the bill, adding local energy and underlining how much of San Antonio’s heavy music community continues to find space on larger stages. Another opener is yet to be announced.

For a band like Upon a Burning Body, San Antonio isn’t just a stop on the tour—it’s the reason the tour exists. Their December shows have become more than tradition; they’re a reminder of where it all started, and who’s still standing in the crowd. Whether you’ve been screaming along since the White Rabbit days or just caught on with the new wave, December 12 at Vibes Event Center is more than a show—it’s a celebration of community, endurance, and Texas metal at its loudest.

VENUE

Vibes Event Center

1223 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX

Doors: 6:00 p.m.

LINEUP

• Upon a Burning Body
• The Browning
• Lockjaw