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Kickstand Presents:QUICKSAND
at El Club
4114 Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI
August 28th, 2026
Doors 7pm
All Ages
Legendary post-hardcore pioneers Quicksand bring their crushing riffs, melodic intensity, and genre-defining sound to El Club for an unforgettable night of heavy music history and modern experimentation.
Formed in New York City in 1990 from members of Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Burn, and Bold, Quicksand helped redefine hardcore by blending aggressive energy with groove-driven rhythms and emotionally charged songwriting — laying the foundation for what became post-hardcore. Their landmark albums Slip and Manic Compression remain essential influences on generations of punk, hardcore, and alternative bands.
Now featuring Walter Schreifels, Alan Cage, and Sergio Vega, Quicksand continues to evolve while maintaining the raw power that made them icons. Their latest chapter, Bring On The Psychics, bridges the band’s classic ‘90s heaviness with the ambitious experimentation of recent releases like Interiors and Distant Populations.
With massive riffs, hypnotic grooves, and one of the most influential catalogs in underground rock, Quicksand delivers a live show that is both intense and deeply cathartic. Fans of hardcore, post-hardcore, alternative metal, and ‘90s underground rock won’t want to miss this legendary band live in Detroit.
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4114 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, USA, United States
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