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May
16
May
16
Worcester Palladium
YOU are about to experience an unrelenting assault of CRUSHING metal as the celebrated Chaos & Carnage 2026 tour descends upon Worcester Palladium on Saturday, May 16th, 2026. This 7th year installment delivers a festival format showcasing Australian deathcore giants Thy Art Is Murder, fresh off their powerful 2023 album "Godlike" with current vocalist Tyler Miller!!
Joining them, San Diego veterans Carnifex unleash their melodic brutality from "Necromanteum," while Florida's Bodysnatcher destroy with cuts from their newest 2024 release "Vile Conduct." The packed bill also includes 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox - It's INSANE - It's continuous mayhem. Can you imagine this many POWERHOUSE names under one roof! You can't expect a better hardcore METAL night than this!!
The historic Worcester Palladium's excellent sound system and immersive 2,160-capacity environment provides the ultimate setting for this devastating lineup.
Secure your entry from $73. A steal for such a lineup of deathcore royalty!
Here comes your non-stop night of extreme metal as the Chaos & Carnage tour comes back for its 7th consecutive year. Coming to the Worcester Palladium on Saturday 16 May 2026, this stop brings a distinctive festival format to Worcester, Massachusetts. Topping the roster are Australian deathcore powerhouses Thy Art Is Murder, joined by San Diego's Carnifex, Florida's Bodysnatcher, Ohio's 200 Stab Wounds, UK's Ingested, Louisville's Gates To Hell, and up-and-coming band Bodybox. Tickets start at $73 for this punishing display of aggression. The North American tour covers over 20 destinations, incorporating appearances at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals, offering bone-breaking heaviness from Phoenix to Las Vegas.
Australian extreme metal outfit Thy Art Is Murder has been crowned deathcore royalty. You will experience first-hand the earth-shattering performances of signature songs like "Reign of Darkness," "The Purest Strain of Hate," and "Holy War" executed with trademark intensity. Their latest offering "Godlike" from 2023 displays the outfit's ongoing progression within their deathcore genre - always pushing boundries!! This tour welcomesTyler Miller's who joined around 2023, as then CJ McMahon's departed. The band has received multiple ARIA Award nominations and headlined major shows internationally.
Carnifex are San Diego deathcore stalwarts. Rockers at this night will witness powerful compositions including "Hell Chose Me," "Lie to My Face," and "Die Without Hope" delivered with insane power. Their 2023 record "Necromanteum" extends the band's exploration into different atmospheric styles. Performing since 2005, these deathcore founders have toured extensively alongside metal legends like Slipknot and Slayer, maintaining a consistent standing in the underground movement. Fun fact, the group's name derives from Latin for "executioner" or "butcher," perfectly matching their dark thematic material.
Florida-based hardcore group Bodysnatcher brings groove-oriented brutality and aggressive vocal delivery. Most-out to crowd-energizing anthems like "King of the Rats," "Absolved of the Strings and Stone," and "Behind the Hand of God." Their newest offering "Vile Conduct" dropped in 2024 will undoubtedly be unleashed LIVE. Originally a side project, the group quickly built a cult following.
Positioned at 261 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, the iconic Worcester Palladium has welcomed metal, rock, and hardcore events for decades. The facility features two areas: the main hall accommodating approximately 2,160 attendees, and an upstairs area with capacity for around 500. Event fans will experience general admission standing room in the main hall, with select balcony seating provided. The venue includes an outstanding sound system and close atmosphere suited for extreme metal performances.
A full bar provides those 21+, with refreshments including beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.
Street parking is accessible nearby the Worcester Palladium, with paid lots offering walking distance.
Entry begin at $73 for this unmissable performance. Secure your entry through reliable options: online via the trusted marketplace Ticket Squeeze, or directly from the ticket office. Press the "buy tickets" button to purchase your entry for this historic night of extreme metal brutality.
For more inquiries, call the establishment directly at (508) 797-9696.
Please see below the Worcester Palladium seating chart for the Chaos and Carnage event on 16 May 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Chaos and Carnage tickets. For accessible seating please contact Worcester Palladium directly.
Worcester Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts, , US