Filter in Dallas

About Filter

Filter started in 1993 as Richard Patrick's post-Nine Inch Nails project, built on industrial rock with heavy electronic elements and accessible hooks. The band peaked commercially in the late 90s with their second album, which spawned the hit "Hey Man Nice Shot" — a deadpan take on a controversial news footage that somehow became their signature track. "Take a Picture" showed they could do introspective alt-rock without losing the electronic edge. Patrick's voice, deadened and distant, became the vehicle for lyrics that were either cryptic or bluntly cynical depending on the song. Filter has existed in various configurations since, with Patrick sometimes being the only consistent member. They've never stopped touring, never really broke up, just kept moving forward with what amounts to a working industrial rock band. The catalog holds up because the foundation was solid: heavy synths, distorted guitars, and a refusal to sound polished or eager to please.

Tight, workmanlike sets with genuine heaviness. Patrick plays it straight, no showmanship. Crowds get loud on the hits but mostly watch rather than mosh. The electronic elements hit harder live than on record.

Known for Hey Man Nice Shot, Title of Record, Take a Picture, Captain Bligh, One

Filter + Dallas

Filter's relationship with Dallas runs deeper than most one-off tours. They've always found an audience here for their particular brand of industrial rock—the kind that doesn't apologize for being heavy and cerebral at once. In August 2023, they rolled through Dos Equis Pavilion and opened with "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do," a track that cuts straight to why people still care about this band nearly three decades in. They leaned into the deep catalog too: "Obliteration" and "Welcome to the Fold" showed they're not just here to run through the hits. "Take a Picture" and "Hey Man Nice Shot" bookended the set like they always do—the songs that made people pay attention in the first place, but the ones in between mattered more.

Filter in Dallas News

• Alter Bridge Announce 2026 U.S. Tour, Debut First Song Off New Album (See Lyrics) Loudwire · Sep 3, 2025
• JERRY CANTRELL announces ‘I Want Blood’ summer U.S. tour Revolver Magazine · May 19, 2025
• YouTube is celebrating its 20th birthday with nearly 40 "Creator Collectives" in major U.S. cities Tubefilter · Mar 17, 2025
• Eddie Trunk Official Website Eddie Trunk · Jan 31, 2023
• Rolling Stones confirm rumors of upcoming tour with Dallas date CultureMap Dallas · Feb 6, 2020

Live Music in Dallas

Dallas has never been a city that needs to apologize for its rock tastes. The metal and industrial scenes here are substantial, rooted in venues that take the music seriously rather than treating it as background noise. Filter fits naturally into that landscape—Dallas crowds tend to understand and appreciate the technical precision and dark sensibility that defines the band's work. There's an audience here that actually listens.

Dallas road trip to see Filter?

Stay in Uptown or the Design District — both have actual walkability and better restaurants than most of the city. Hit Uchi for inventive Japanese food before the show, or Mister Charles for French-leaning bistro cooking. Spend an afternoon in the Nasher Sculpture Center if you want something quieter; it's genuinely good and way less crowded than you'd expect. Deep Ellum's worth walking through for the murals and general vibe, though keep expectations modest. The Sixth Floor Museum covers JFK's assassination if you want something weightier. Catch drinks somewhere in Bishop Arts before heading to the venue.