BAHRF 11 is happening Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th at 4502 Hill Dr in Valrico, Florida. Friday doors open at 5:00 PM with bands starting at 6:00 PM. Saturday doors open at 4:30 PM with bands starting at 5:30 PM. This is an all ages event, but anyone under 18 must have a guardian at all times. Free beer, free pizza, and BYOB.
The lineup pulls together classic thrash, NWOTHM, death metal, doom, and horror punk across two days. Atrophy from Tucson is headlining. They formed in 1987 and are one of the top thrash bands from that era. This is their first Florida show in 35 years.
Leather Nunn from Jacksonville is performing their 40th anniversary set with four original members. They’re playing their 1986 cult classic Take The Night in its entirety for the first time ever. Medieval Steel from Memphis needs no introduction for metalheads. Their songs are anthems sung worldwide. This is their first Florida show in 40 years.
Void brings Louisiana thrash metal. They formed in 2019 in Lafayette and are considered the next big thing. Friday they’re performing Horrors of Reality in its entirety. Saturday they’re doing Forbidden Morals in its entirety.
Siren from Brandon formed in 1980 and brings killer energy. There’s a documentary about them called A Heavy Metal Fairytale produced by Chris Jericho. Argus was formed in the mid to late 70s in Tampa and influenced the early metal movement in Florida. They’re performing their cult classic 1983 EP in its entirety for the first time in over 40 years.
Midnight Vice formed in 2020 in Tampa and plays NWOTHM. GraveRot from Tampa does oldschool death metal. Endurus plays melodic/groove death metal. Druid Lord from Orlando brings death doom. Dark Ritual formed in 2025 in Miami and plays thrash/doom metal. Precipice formed in 1988 in Gainesville with early demo members of Hellwitch.
The Casket Kids from Huntsville, Alabama formed in 2010 and play horror punk. Slowrot from Tampa formed in 2025 and plays sludge metal. Syndicate from Tampa formed in 2024 and plays thrash metal.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite or you can save on fees and taxes by paying cash and picking them up at ToyMented. Day of show tickets are cash only. The show could sell out before day of show, so buying ahead makes sense if you’re planning to attend.
Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th at 4502 Hill Dr in Valrico. Free beer, free pizza, BYOB. Two days of metal with bands that haven’t played Florida in decades alongside current acts keeping the scene alive.
Beam Me Up Scotty
Born and raised in the city of Miami. Lifelong pro wrestling fan. Been deep in the 'zine scene since ’84, interviewing locals, Hardcore, Punk, and Metal bands. Spent 26 years in the comic book biz and still obsessed with all things pop culture—Mego, Micronauts, Shogun Warriors, Die-Cast Metal Super Robots, you name it. I can go on about comic books and bad movies all day.
