Dark Divine

Dark Divine play The Rock Box on Friday, October 16, with Fire From The Gods and Outlier opening. The Orlando-based hard rock trio is led by Anthony on vocals, with Robert on guitars and Triston on drums. Their sound sits across metal, hard rock, and post-hardcore, and they've carved out a spot for themselves as a fresh mainstay in the hard rock and metal scenes.

There's a specific mood they work with. They draw on the dark, mysterious side of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, blending anguish with a sincere sense of understanding. It's that kind of gothic, atmospheric lean that sets them apart from a standard hard rock act, and it carries through the set. With Fire From The Gods and Outlier on the bill, the night stays firmly in that heavy, guitar-driven territory from start to finish.

If you're not familiar with them, it's a good place to start. They're a tight three-piece, and the Poe influence gives the music a distinct, moody edge that doesn't just rely on volume. Between the three of them, they cover a lot of ground across metal and post-hardcore, so the set should pull from a few different corners of the genre.

The show is at The Rock Box, 1223 E Houston St, in San Antonio. Doors open at 6 PM, and the music starts at 7 PM. Tickets range from $23 to $100.