Black Veil Brides came to Buffalo RiverWorks with loud guitars, a strong setlist and Andy Biersack in full sarcastic mode. The Vindicatour II stop moved through songs spanning the band’s catalog before taking an unexpected turn at the end of the night. Biersack closed “In the End” with a bubble gun, filling the stage with bubbles and giving the night one very unusual finale. Bubble Veil Brides has officially arrived.
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Three bands, two sets for Zakk Wylde and one seriously memorable night at Buffalo RiverWorks. Dark Chapel set an eerie tone, Zakk Sabbath paid tribute to Black Sabbath and Ozzy, and Black Label Society closed the second night of the American Crusade 2026 Tour with a career spanning set packed with riffs, solos and plenty of “Buffalove”.
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On a sweltering Thursday night in June, fans packed Buffalo RiverWorks as Coheed and Cambria brought their This Is Our War Tour to the waterfront. Backed by a strong opening set from Arm’s Length, the evening featured intricate musicianship, crowd favorites spanning the band’s catalog, and a performance that reminded everyone why Coheed and Cambria continues to command such a devoted following.
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Avatar brought pure theatrical derangement to Buffalo RiverWorks with a performance that felt like stepping into a dark carnival fever dream. Between the swirling fog, moving stage setup, blistering musicianship, and an unforgettable stage presence, the Don’t Go in the Forest ’26 tour stop delivered chaos, spectacle, and crushing metal from start to finish.
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Behemoth turned Buffalo RiverWorks into something far beyond a concert, delivering a crushing and visually intense performance that felt more like a ritual than a performance. With powerful sets from Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation setting the stage, the night built into a full force experience of sound, atmosphere, and precision. From the opening moments to the final chant, this was extreme metal at its most immersive.
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A sold out night of modern metal took over Buffalo Riverworks as Lamb of God closed out a stacked bill with Kublai Khan TX, Fit for an Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. From the first breakdown to the final encore, the room never let up. Circle pits opened early, energy kept climbing, and each band pushed the intensity higher until Lamb of God brought it all home with a set that hit with full force.
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Opening night hit like a shockwave. Lorna Shore, backed by Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm, turned Buffalo Riverworks into a relentless surge of breakdowns, movement, and sonic force, delivering a headline set that balanced chaos with razor sharp precision.
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Buffalo Riverworks was electric as Our Lady Peace and The Verve Pipe delivered a sold out show that had fans singing along from the first note to the final encore. Despite frontman Raine Maida’s recent battle with a vocal illness, the band’s OLP30 performance combined flawless musicianship, emotional intensity, and unforgettable hits, making it one of their best shows in recent years. The Verve Pipe set the nostalgic tone, and Our Lady Peace took the evening to soaring heights, proving that three decades on, their music still resonates with power and passion.
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Buffalo’s Riverworks roared to life as Trivium’s Ascend Above the Ashes tour turned a snowy night into a storm of riffs and energy. With Jinjer’s dynamic intensity and Heriot’s raw heaviness setting the tone, Trivium proved once again why they remain one of modern metal’s commanding live forces. A powerful kickoff that left the crowd charged long after the final note.
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AFI brought fire, nostalgia, and a few surprises to Buffalo Riverworks the night after dropping their new album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun. From deep cuts like “Veronica Sawyer Smokes” to the live debut of “Blasphemy & Excess,” the setlist kept fans guessing and shouting. And when “Morningstar” closed the encore, the entire room lit up.
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