
Downset Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
19,671
Category
Punk, Rapcore, Nu Metal, Metal
Concerts
Jul
18
Café Central
Weinheim
Tickets
Jul
22
Le Molotov
Marseille
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Jul
24
WOLF Barcelona
Barcelona
Tickets
Aug
14
Pitcher
Dusseldorf
Tickets
Aug
17
Viper Room
Vienna
Tickets
Aug
18
Barrák music club
Ostrava
Tickets
Aug
20
Hafenklang
Hamburg
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Aug
21
H15
Copenhagen
Tickets
Aug
23
Vulkan Arena
Oslo
Tickets
Aug
26
Dont Panic Club und Pub
Essen
Tickets
About Downset
Founded in Los Angeles in the late 80's as part of the thriving hardcore scene, downset has evolved into an icon of sorts. As the original blenders of rap, funk, hardcore, punk, metal, and socially aware lyrics, they drew influences from Black Flag to Black Sabbath, Public Enemy to Bob Marley. Becoming a huge draw, the industry took notice and they caught the attention of Mercury/PolyGram Records and released their self titled debut in 1994.
From California, they perfected their unique, in your face assault of rap/rock fusion pounding street anthems, along with artists like Rage Against The Machine and KoRn, who helped to pave the way for the hip-hop/metal explosion of the late 90's. The band features Rey Oropeza (Vocals), Chris Lee (Drums), Ares Schwager (Guitars), and Rico Villasenor (Bass).
In 1992, Social Justice (1987-92) changed their name to downset and released their self-titled debut album on Abstract Records (1994). The album was praised by critics, exploring various social issues in their songs, including the death of Oropeza's father by the LAPD in the song Anger.
Later in 1994, downset. signed a deal with Mercury Records (Polygram), and released Downset their self-titled effort in the same year. In 1996, the band released their most commercially successful album, Do We Speak a Dead Language?, through Mercury.
Making their departure from Mercury Records, downset were scooped up by Epitaph Records and released their 3rd album, Check Your People in 2000. That same year, rumours circulated that Oropeza was to resume Rage Against the Machine's Zach de la Rocha vocalist position after Zach left. Other replacement contenders were Chris Cornell, Chuck D, and B-Real of Cypress Hill. Cornell was ultimately chosen, and Rage Against the Machine transfigured into Audioslave.
After many line-up changes (most notably, the loss of long-time downset. guitar player, Rogelio Lozano and the addition of original drummer, Chris Lee), in 2004 downset. released their latest album, Universal, on independent record label Hawino Records.
Without mainstream recognition, downset are regarded as a noteworthy influence within the nu-metal & rap-metal subgenres. In addition to headlining the second stage at Ozzfest 1997, they've toured with Linkin Park, Slayer, Metallica and Anthrax, among many other eminent metal names.
The band's original moniker was Social Justice. They released their debut album, Unity is Strength, in 1989 and the EP I Refuse to Lose under this name.
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Genres
Punk, Rapcore, Nu Metal, Metal
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Downset Tour Cities
Marseille, France
Oslo, Norway
Hamburg, Germany
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Dusseldorf, Germany
Vienna, Austria
Essen, Germany
Copenhagen, Denmark
Weinheim, Germany
Barcelona, Spain
Frequently Asked Questions About Downset
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Downset on tour?
Yes, Downset is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Downset concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Downset tour
is scheduled for 10 dates across 10 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Downset scheduled to play?
Downset is scheduled to play 10 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Downset tour start?
Downset’s tour starts Jul 18, 2025 and ends on Aug 26, 2025.
They will play 10 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Weinheim at Café Central and their next upcoming concert
will be in Oslo at Vulkan Arena.
What venues is Downset performing at?
As part of the Downset tour, Downset is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Jul 18 - Weinheim,
BW @ Café Central
Jul 22 - Marseille,
France @ Le Molotov
Jul 24 - Barcelona,
Cataluña @ WOLF Barcelona
Aug 14 - Dusseldorf,
NW @ Pitcher
Aug 17 - Vienna,
09 @ Viper Room
Aug 18 - Ostrava,
Moravian-Silesian @ Barrák music club
Aug 20 - Hamburg,
Germany @ Hafenklang
Aug 21 - Copenhagen,
Denmark @ H15
Aug 23 - Oslo,
12 @ Vulkan Arena
Aug 26 - Essen,
Germany @ Dont Panic Club und Pub