Friday August 14 at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA

Age of Ruin
Shovelhead AD
Vara Alta

Three of Virginia’s finest metal bands in one jam place !!

JAMMIN JAVA ALL AGES Doors 7PM | Show 8PM | $15 Presale

Age of Ruin

Forged in Washington DC in 1998, metalcore pioneers Age of Ruin fuse the razor-sharp precision of Scandinavian melodic death metal with the cinderblock-heavy grit of American hardcore. Delivering screeching vocals and an unforgivably brutal rhythm section, they leave zero room for filler. Check out their latest October 2025 offering, Nothingman. FFO: In Flames, Killswitch Engage, Darkest Hour, Damnation A.D., Soilwork.

Shovelhead AD

Richmond’s Shovelhead A.D. fuses the swagger of classic Southern rock with the bone-crushing intensity of vintage metal. Firing on all cylinders, they churn out thrash-infused groove metal with blistering tempos and riffs tough enough to haul a pontoon boat. It’s a fast, loud, blue-collar tribute to heavy music's golden era. FFO: Pantera, Municipal Waste, Exodus, Every Time I Die, early Metallica.

Vara Alta

Charlottesville’s Vara Alta delivers modern metalcore built on extreme duality. They seamlessly transition from thick, cinderblock-heavy breakdowns into haunting, atmospheric soundscapes. Balancing aggressive horsepower with soaring, cinematic melodies, their tight live sets prove modern metal is thriving in the Shenandoah Valley. Expect structural damage and soaring emotions. FFO: Knocked Loose, Sleep Token, Bad Omens.