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Spite
Orpheum Theatre - Tampa — Tampa, FL
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About Spite

Spite is a deathcore band from Jacksonville, Florida that emerged in the mid-2010s with a sound built on suffocating heaviness and vocal ugliness. Their self-titled debut and subsequent releases established them as one of the more uncompromising acts in modern metalcore, refusing to sand down their edges for accessibility. Songs like "Malice" showcase their particular gift for riffs that feel genuinely hostile rather than just fast, while their vocal work—a blend of guttural and scream—operates as its own instrument rather than just punctuation. They've built a steady following in the underground metal scene through consistent touring and a willingness to get heavier rather than lighter with each release. Spite's appeal lies in their refusal to do anything but what they actually want to do.

Spite shows are physical and confrontational in the best way. Pits form immediately and stay open for entire sets. The band doesn't tour to charm you. They tour because they have something to prove every night. Expect intensity without showmanship.

Known for Malice, Closure, Desolation, Tear the World Down, Infection

Spite + Tampa

Spite rolled through Tampa in October 2024, hitting The Ritz Ybor with the kind of set that doesn't waste time. Nine songs, no filler. They opened with "IED" and immediately made it clear this wasn't going to be polite. "Snap" came next, then "Caved In"—the band working through their catalog with the precision of people who've learned exactly how to make their noise cut. "Dedication to Flesh" landed somewhere in the middle, a track that lets them stretch into something uglier than the shorter bursts around it. They closed with "Free for All," which is pretty much what it sounds like. The Ritz was packed tight, the kind of venue where you feel the low end in your chest. Tampa's seen plenty of heavy bands come through, but Spite's particular brand of controlled chaos tends to leave a mark.

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Live Music in Tampa

Tampa's metal and hardcore scene has quietly built something solid over the years. The city sits in a weird sweet spot between Orlando's larger circuit and Miami's sprawl, which means it gets serious touring acts but keeps a local underground intact. Venues like The Ritz Ybor have become reliable stops for bands doing the grind—bands like Spite who operate in that space where metal and hardcore blur together. It's not flashy, but it's real. The crowds here know what they're there for.

Tampa road trip to see Spite?

Skip the strip and head to Hyde Park, Tampa's most livable neighborhood with tree-lined streets, independent shops, and genuine character. Stay nearby and eat at The Bricks of Hyde Park for elevated Southern cuisine in a refurbished historic building. Spend an afternoon at the Dali Museum in nearby St. Petersburg—it's legitimately world-class and a solid hour drive but worth it. Walk along Bayshore Boulevard at sunset before the show. The whole vibe is understated enough that Johnson will feel like the most exciting thing happening all weekend.

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