Acid Bath prepares for their highly anticipated reunion. The reunited lineup features original members Dax Riggs, Sammy ‘Pierre’ Duet, and Mike Sanchez. New members Zack Simmons on drums and Alex Bergeron on bass complete the lineup. This configuration marks the band’s first performances in nearly three decades.
The band’s return includes an impressive series of performances throughout 2025. Consequence reports that fans can catch Acid Bath at major festivals including Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Welcome to Rockville, and Louder Than Life. The band has also scheduled intimate headlining shows in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn.
These performances represent the first opportunity in 28 years for fans to experience the band’s influential material live. But ahead of that, why not refresh our memories of their music with some of best from their collection?
6. Paegan Love Song
‘Paegan Love Song’ exemplifies Acid Bath’s signature compositional style. The song features their characteristic interplay between clean and distorted guitar riffs. Similar techniques appear in tracks like ‘Graveflower’ and ‘Venus Blue.’ But this track stands out in the ‘Paegan Terrorism Tactics’ album.
5. The Blue
‘The Blue’ opens with a thunderous statement of intent and showcases the band’s masterful use of bass-driven heaviness. The song’s structure evolves from thick, groovy bass lines into expansive sections. These sections feature faster riffs, aggressive vocals, and precise drumming, which demonstrates the band’s ability to seamlessly blend different metal subgenres.
4. Scream Of The Butterfly
‘Scream of the Butterfly’ stands as the more memorable ballad in ‘When the Kite String Pops’ when compared to ‘The Bones of Baby Dolls.’ The song represents Acid Bath’s psychedelic influences at their most pronounced. Its haunting melody and atmospheric arrangements showcase the band’s versatility beyond their heavier material.
3. Bleed Me An Ocean
This track took on special significance during live performances. As documented by Songfacts, vocalist Dax Riggs introduced it as a meditation on “the never-ending circle.” The song’s cyclical themes appear in both its lyrical content and musical structure.
2. Tranquilized
‘Tranquilized’ represents the groovier side of Acid Bath’s repertoire. The song draws heavily from Black Sabbath’s influence, particularly in its bridge section. As noted by Metal Archives, the slower passages particularly highlight these doom metal roots.
1. Cheap Vodka
The song demonstrates another testament to the band’s innovative use of distorted bass. It creates a foundation that’s both muscular and musical. ‘Cheap Vodka’ works alongside ‘The Blue’ to demonstrate how integral the bass guitar was to Acid Bath’s sonic architecture.
