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The Hu and Apocalyptica perform at The Aztec Theater in San Antonio, TX, 5-24
When two bands built on the idea of “heavy music without guitars” share a stage, the result should feel like a novelty. Instead, The Hu and Apocalyptica turned it into something elemental — ancient, cinematic, and crushingly modern. The night opened in near darkness as Apocalyptica walked onstage carrying nothing but cellos and menace, launching into a set of Metallica’s greatest. The Finnish trio reminded the crowd why they remain one of heavy music’s most inventive live ac
Allan Linkous
May 272 min read


Avatar Bring the "Don't Go In The Forrest" Tour to the Aztec Theater 4-22
From the first chord, Avatar commanded attention. Known for their theatrical presence and heavy metal sound, the Swedish band delivered a concert that was as intense as it was captivating. Avatar would open the show with viking-flavored "Captain Goat" followed by the very heavy "Silence In The Age Of Apes," which really got the Aztecs crowd going, and they never stopped. The stage design combined dark, gothic elements with vibrant lighting, incorporating moving drums and ligh
Allan Linkous
Apr 242 min read


Steel Panther Bring the Glam—and the Glorious Absurdity to The Aztec Theater 4-11
If you walked into a Steel Panther show expecting subtlety, you were definitely in the wrong venue—and honestly, that’s the whole point. From the moment Steel Panther hit the stage, it was less a concert and more a full-blown, hairspray-soaked spectacle. Neon lights? Check. Spandex tighter than a guitar string? Absolutely. A crowd screaming like it’s 1987? You bet. Frontman Michael Starr strutted onstage with the confidence of a man who’s never met a mirror he didn’t love,
Allan Linkous
Apr 142 min read


Helloween brings 40 Years of Thunder, Triumph, and Glory to The Aztec Theater 4-8
There are nostalgia tours, and then there are victory laps . On their 40th anniversary run, Helloween aren’t just revisiting the past—they’re detonating it in real time, with a lineup and setlist that feel almost mythological in scope. This isn’t a band coasting on legacy. This is a band rewriting it. From the moment the lights dropped and the unmistakable intro of "March Of Time” swelled across the venue, the energy was tectonic. The stage production matched the band’s leg
Allan Linkous
Apr 102 min read


Los Lonely Boys Live at the Historic Aztec Theater in San Antonio, TX 2-13
In an era when nostalgia tours often feel like museum pieces, Los Lonely Boys proved in 2026 that they’re still a living, breathing force of nature. The Garza brothers—Henry, Jojo, and Ringo—took the stage with the same familial chemistry that launched them in the early 2000s, but with a deeper, road-worn richness that only decades of playing together can produce. From the first shimmering chords of “Senorita,” the crowd was theirs. Henry Garza’s guitar tone—warm, blues-so
Allan Linkous
Feb 162 min read


Geoff Tate Brings Operation Mindcrime:The Final Chapter to San Antonio's Aztec Theater 2-7
Geoff Tate , the iconic voice behind Queensrÿche, delivered a powerful performance of Operation Mindcrime The Final Chapter at the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, Texas. Fans gathered at this historic venue to experience the conclusion of a groundbreaking rock opera that has captivated audiences for decades. The night was a vivid reminder of Tate’s enduring talent and the lasting impact of Operation Mindcrime on progressive metal. The Aztec Theater, known for its unique archi
Allan Linkous
Feb 92 min read


JBLZE perform the classic Zeppelin album Physical Graffiti to an enthusiastic Aztec theater in San Antonio, Tx 8-3
Attending JBLZE' s concert feels like diving headfirst into a whirlwind of sound and energy. Their tribute to the classic album Physical...
Allan Linkous
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Bricks in the Wall Take Over the Aztec Theater in San Antonio 6-28
Bricks in the Wall took over the historic Aztec Theater 6-28. This tribute band, dedicated to the legendary Pink Floyd, promised an...
Allan Linkous
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Christone Kingfish Ingram and Samantha Fish: A Night of Blues Magic at the Gone Fishing Tour - Aztec Theater 5-14
When you think of blues music, few artists can spark a connection with the audience quite like Samantha Fish and Christone Kingfish...
Allan Linkous
May 16, 20252 min read


Geoff Tate brings Operation Mindcrime: The Final Chapter to The Aztec Theater one last time 3-29
Geoff Tate took the stage at The Aztec Theater for an unforgettable finale of his landmark album, Operation Mindcrime . This event is...
Allan Linkous
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Jerry Cantrell is Out For Blood in San Antonio, Tx 2-27
Jerry Cantrell at the Aztec Theater Jerry Cantrell took over the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, promoting his latest offering, "I Want...
Allan Linkous
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Los Lonely Boys perform at the historic Aztec Theater in San Antonio, TX 2-16
Los Lonely Boys, the Texan trio known for their distinct blend of rock, blues, and country, has a special way of captivating audiences...
Allan Linkous
Feb 19, 20251 min read


W.A.S.P. perform at The Aztec Theater 11-30
W.A.S.P. took over the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, TX to celebrate the ALBUM ONE ALIVE 2024 WORLD TOUR and playing the first release...
Allan Linkous
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Quensryche bring the Origins tour to the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, Tx
Queensryche brought the Origins tour to the Alamo City, performing their first EP and the Warning album in its entirety. Guitar phenom...
Allan Linkous
Nov 12, 20242 min read


The Titans invade the Aztec Theater in San Antonio 10-19
The "Klash Of The Titans" tour made a stop in the Alamo City to a packed house at the historic Aztec Theater. . Metal heads of all ages...
Allan Linkous
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Stryper celebrate 40 years at The Aztec Theater in San Antonio,Tx 9-25
The good guys in yellow and black were back in the Alamo City celebrating 40 years of rock music with a positive message. On this tour,...
Allan Linkous
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Steel Panther rock The Aztec Theatre in San Antonio Tx 5-18
Legendary bad boys of the sunset strip Steel Panther took over the Aztec theater for the final night of their "On the Prowl "world tour....
Allan Linkous
May 24, 20241 min read


Zakk Sabbath rock the Aztec Theater 1-17
The Wylde man Zakk Wylde brought his tribute to the mighty Black Sabbath to the Alamo city on a cold January week night. The band...
Allan Linkous
Jan 24, 20241 min read


The Struts perform at The Aztec Theater 11-16
British rock band The Struts took over the Aztec Theater in San Antonio Texas for the Remember The Name -tour Along for the ride is...
Allan Linkous
Nov 26, 20231 min read


Kenny Wayne Shepherd rocks the Aztec Theater 7-22
Blues guitar protege Kenny Wayne Shepherd brought his brand of electrifying blues/rock guitar playing to a packed house in San Antonio's...
Allan Linkous
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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