Incite in Los Angeles

About Incite

Incite is a deathcore band from Arizona that emerged in the early 2010s, built on the kind of brutal guitar work and guttural vocals that define the genre's heavier end. They've maintained steady momentum in the metalcore underground without chasing mainstream crossover, which has actually kept their fanbase loyal and intensely engaged. Their records are consistent exercises in heaviness—tracks like 'Oblivion' and 'Excommunicate' showcase their ability to balance technical riffing with the kind of breakdowns that make pit floors shake. They're not trying to reinvent deathcore or apologize for what it is. They're just very good at it, releasing material with reliable frequency and touring consistently across the US and internationally. For fans who want their metal unironic and sufficiently loud, Incite delivers without the theatrics or pretense.

Legitimately heavy shows where pits form immediately. Aggressive crowds of dedicated metalcore fans who know every breakdown. No theatrics, just consistent wall-of-sound heaviness.

Known for Oblivion, The Siege, Excommunicate, Doomsday, Weight of the World

Incite + Los Angeles

Incite hit the Wiltern Theatre in October 2023 for a set that felt less like a victory lap and more like a controlled demolition. They opened with "Up in Hell" and immediately made clear this wasn't a night for restraint. "Fuck With Me (Wake Up Dead)" came early, establishing the kind of unhinged energy that defines their live show. The mid-set stretch—"War Soup," "Deadbeat," "Mental Destruction"—was where things got properly heavy. These aren't songs built for passive listening. They're confrontational in a way that only lands in a room full of people who came specifically because they wanted to feel something destructive. "Built to Destroy" and the closer "WTF" left the venue sounding exactly like its title. Seven songs. No compromise.

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Live Music in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has always had space for metal that operates outside the mainstream. Between the sprawling hardcore venues and the theaters built for louder music, the city attracts bands that deal in intensity rather than accessibility. Incite fits that lineage—aggression without pretense, the kind of act that draws people who understand the difference between concert and spectacle. The Wiltern's history with heavy music made it a natural fit for them.

Los Angeles road trip to see Incite?

Stay in Los Feliz, where you can walk tree-lined streets and catch views from Griffith Observatory. Dinner at Republique in the Arts District—refined French-inspired food in a restored factory space that feels more Paris than LA. Spend an afternoon at the Huntington Library in San Marino, a world-class art collection that justifies the drive. The city's recording studio history is everywhere; walk through Hollywood and you're literally surrounded by the spaces where hits were made. End the night at a jazz bar like The Fonda Theatre or catch live music on Sunset Boulevard.