Fadrait Tickets

Based in San Diego, California, Fadrait merges progressive metal with death metal influences to create a sound that twists reality into intricate, boundary-pushing riffs. Formed in 2009, the band has built a reputation for technical precision, emotive storytelling, and a stage presence that matches their complex music. The name Fadrait nods to a Yiddish term describing distortion from reality, an idea reflected in their exploratory approach to composition and texture.

The current lineup features Zachary Simsay on guitars and vocals, Alex Simsay on drums, Ryan Bradley on guitars (joined in 2023), and Collin Adler on bass (joined in 2024).

Fans can explore their releases on Bandcamp and stay updated through the official fadrait.com site for lineup and show announcements. Their music and message are carried by a dedicated community of listeners who appreciate the band’s commitment to authenticity and musical risk-taking.

Key moments include their 2023 single This Cathartic Death and the 2024 independent live EP A Grasp of Perception (Live at SDMAAC). Fadrait achieved a major milestone by winning Wacken Metal Battle USA in 2023, earning a representative slot at Wacken Open Air that same year. While 2025 onward has not seen publicly announced tour dates, the band remains active locally in the San Diego area, with updates posted on fadrait.com and their Bandcamp pages. If you’re in Southern California, securing a listening session or a local show is a smart move for fans of technical, melodic, and heavy metal fusion.

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