Hammers Of Misfortune Tickets

Hammers Of Misfortune is a Bay Area heavy metal band renowned for blending furious riffs with progressive structures, folk motifs, and black metal textures. Originating in the 1990s as Unholy Cadaver and evolving into Hammers Of Misfortune around 2000, they’ve carved a niche described by fans and critics as Celtic power/prog metal. The band has earned a dedicated following for ambitious concept albums, storytelling lyrics, and a relentless work ethic that mirrors the classic metal era with a modern edge.

Here, you’ll find a concise look at their biography, discography highlights, and upcoming touring information to help you secure your seats and follow the band on their next journey. We’ve got you—like having a friend who can get you great tickets and reliable show info.

Biography at a glance: Hammers Of Misfortune formed in the 1990s as Unholy Cadaver, renaming around 2000. They fuse heavy metal with progressive structures, folk textures, doom intensity, NWOBHM swagger, and occasional black metal tones. The band has been praised for its epic compositions and storytelling, earning a reputation as one of the driving forces in modern-era metal with a Celtic/prog edge.

Discography highlights (most recent first): Overtaker (2022) Independent; Dead Revolution (2016) Metal Blade Records; 17th Street (2011) Metal Blade Records; Fields/Church of Broken Glass (2008) Profound Lore / 20 Buck Spin; The Locust Years (2006) Cruz Del Sur Music; The August Engine (2003) Cruz Del Sur Music; The Bastard (2001) Tumult Records; Unholy Cadaver (1998) self-release (reissued later by Shadow Kingdom).

Notable achievements: The Bastard earned multiple 2001 “Best Of” awards and SF Music Award recognition. The Locust Years was inducted into Decibel Magazine’s Hall of Fame in 2022, marking a high point in their catalog’s legacy.

Upcoming shows: As of the latest information, 2025 tour dates have not been publicly announced. The band completed an international run in 2024 (New Zealand and Japan). For fresh updates and tour announcements, follow their official channels and Bandcamp page.