Goatwhore Credit: Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Nationally-touring acts may regularly skip Tampa and perhaps the entire state of Florida, but we’re always thankful that our Gulf Coast neighbors over in Louisiana—Goatwhore—has got our backs.

The New Orleans heavy-metal band Goatwhore is in town with its brash, anti-Christian lyrical themes and “blackened death metal” in tow. While Goatwhore’s lineup has changed a few times since the band formed in 1997, the metal outfit—which is included in Kerrang Magazine’s NSFW “13 most offensive band names of all time” list—has steadily churned out albums and nationwide tours for the better part of two decades.

Expect to hear singles off its latest release, 2022’s Angels Hung from the Arches of Heaven.

Tickets to see Goatwhore play Orpheum in Tampa on Saturday, Nov. 25 are still available for $20.