I See Stars in San Antonio

About I See Stars

I See Stars emerged from Columbus, Ohio in the late 2000s as part of the metalcore wave, but they've always been the nerdy cousin at the party. Their early work landed somewhere between the aggression of metalcore and the intricate arrangements that suggested band members actually knew what a synthesizer was for. Around "The Reckoning" they started leaning harder into the electronics side, layering synths and samples over breakdowns in ways that felt genuinely experimental rather than gimmicky. They've never been the biggest name in the genre, but they've maintained a dedicated following through consistent releases and a willingness to actually evolve their sound instead of retreading the same riffs. The band hit a high point with their electronic-leaning material, proving they could make heavy music that didn't feel anachronistic. They're the kind of band that appeals to people who got into metalcore but also like progressive rock and electronic music, and they seem genuinely comfortable existing in that weird middle ground.

Their shows are tight and heavy, with the electronic elements hitting harder in person than you'd expect. The pit gets serious during the breakdowns, but there's usually a thoughtful crowd that actually listens between the harder moments. Fans seem to know every word, which suggests real loyalty.

Known for 3D, The Reckoning, Infected, Tremor, Digital Blackout

I See Stars + San Antonio

I See Stars played Boeing Center at Tech Port on April 21, 2024, with a nine-song set that balanced the catalog well. Running With Scissors and Break opened with energy, and Murder Mitten was a deep pull that the longtime fans would have appreciated. are we 3ven? and D4MAGE DONE represented the newer material, and Yellow King added some texture mid-set. Calm Snow gave the set a moment to breathe before Anomaly closed things out. San Antonio's Tech Port venue is still relatively new, but it handled the band's electronic-heavy production well.

I See Stars in San Antonio News

• Bad Omens Announces I See Stars & Invent Animate As Tour Support idobi · Apr 10, 2024
• INVENT ANIMATE and I SEE STARS added to BAD OMENS Southwest dates Lambgoat · Apr 8, 2024
• 10 Essential Metalcore Albums From 2009: The Year Everything Changed Revolver Magazine · Jul 12, 2021
• Dance Gavin Dance announce North American headlining tour Alternative Press Magazine · Mar 28, 2018
• Devin Oliver Of I See Stars: "Sometimes You Have To Scream." Prelude Press · Jun 13, 2016

Live Music in San Antonio

San Antonio's metal scene exists in the shadow of bigger Texas cities, but it's scrappy and devoted. The city's got enough kids who grew up on metalcore and post-hardcore to support these kinds of shows, though I See Stars will likely find themselves playing to a smaller, more dedicated crowd than they'd draw in Austin or Dallas. That's not a weakness—it just means the people showing up actually care.

San Antonio road trip to see I See Stars?

Stay in Southtown, where the gallery scene and restored Victorian homes give you something real to walk through between dinner reservations at Cured, which does thoughtful Italian-influenced cooking without pretension. Catch the show, then spend the next morning at Pearl Brewery itself—the district's worth an hour of wandering. The Majestic Theatre or the Tobin Center are your likely venues depending on the tour routing. Head to the McNay Art Museum if you've got afternoon time; it's one of the better regional collections in Texas and won't feel like you're wasting daylight.