Bay Area, CA · 1 festival · 23 concerts

Initiate

Next: Nov 14 · Warped Tour Orlando · Updated Nov 11

Bay Area hardcore with a metallic edge and a vocalist who does not let up, pit fuel from the scene's deep bench.

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Initiate

Where to see Initiate

  • Warped Tour Orlando – · Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FLNov 14 · Orlando, FLSaturday · On the bill    Tickets
  • The BelascoThu, Nov 19 · Los Angeles, CAConcertTickets
  • House of Blues Las Vegas Fri, Nov 20 · Las Vegas, NVConcertTickets
  • The Observatory North ParkSat, Nov 21 · San Diego, CAConcertTickets
  • McMenamins Crystal BallroomMon, Nov 23 · Portland, ORConcertTickets
  • Neptune TheatreTue, Nov 24 · Seattle, WAConcertTickets
  • The DepotFri, Nov 27 · Salt Lake City, UTConcertTickets
  • Summit Music HallSat, Nov 28 · Denver, COConcertTickets

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About Initiate

Initiate is a hardcore band from Bay Area, CA, formed in 2016.

Initiate formed in Southern California in 2016 and currently comprises Crystal Pak on vocals, Michael Morales on bass, John Hodges on drums, and Manning Gray and Draven Carter on guitar.

The band works in hardcore punk with a metallic edge, pulling melody from bands like Turning Point and aggression from bands like Uniform Choice. Songs move between fast, riff-driven passages and breakdowns, with Pak's vocals holding at full intensity throughout.

Their album Cerebral Circus, recorded with producer Zach Tuch, was named to Brooklyn Vegan's list of the top 55 albums of 2023. The single "Too Much" deals with the weight of constant exposure to death and the moments of light that come through it, according to Pak.

Initiate remain known primarily through the American hardcore circuit of small venues and independent labels rather than radio or streaming exposure, releasing material that stays short and direct.

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Questions about Initiate

What festivals is Initiate playing in 2026?

Initiate is booked at 1 festival we cover: Warped Tour Orlando 2026.

Is Initiate on tour?

Yes. Initiate has 23 shows listed, from Los Angeles, CA on Nov 19, 2026 to Philadelphia, PA on Dec 20, 2026, plus 1 festival on the page above.

Is Initiate playing Warped Tour Orlando 2026?

Yes, Initiate is on the Warped Tour Orlando 2026 lineup, November 14–15, 2026 at Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FL. They play Saturday, November 14.

Where is Initiate from?

Initiate is from Bay Area, CA.

When did Initiate form?

Initiate formed in California in 2016.

What was Initiate's first album?

Initiate's first album was Before Long… (2018). The latest is Cerebral Circus (2023).

What kind of music does Initiate play?

Initiate plays hardcore and metalcore.

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