Jacksonville thrash band Rhythm Of Fear is on the bill. Credit: RHYTHM OF FEAR/ FACEBOOK

Jacksonville thrash band Rhythm Of Fear is on the bill. Credit: RHYTHM OF FEAR/ FACEBOOK

It’s officially the holiday season, so in addition to droves of Santa meet-and-greets and inescapable Christmas music that permeates through every aspect of life, it’s also charity event season. This Toys for Tots benefit features a stacked hardcore and rock lineup that includes Jacksonville thrash band Rhythm Of Fear, Losing Vision, 430 Steps, Carnal Ruin, Deadwing, and Prime. Tickets are $10 with a toy; do some charitable giving and enjoy some of the finest Florida hardcore.

Toys For Tots Benefit w/Rhythm Of Fear/Losing Vision/SGT D/Carnal Ruin/Deadwing/Prime. Fri., Dec. 6. $10 with toy donation. Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Rd., Tampa. INFO

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Kyla Fields is the food critic and former managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay who started their journey at CL as summer 2019 intern. They are the proud owner of a charming, sausage-shaped, eight-year-old...