Progressive metal innovators Between the Buried and Me will descend underground on Friday, June 19 for a performance inside The Caverns, a state-of-the-art music venue within a natural limestone cave system in Grundy County, Tennessee.
In recent years, The Caverns has steadily expanded its presence in the metal and experimental music world, hosting landmark underground performances from drone pioneers Sunn O))) (twice), the subterranean intensity of Blood Incantation, the theatrical chaos of GWAR, genre-defying guitarist Buckethead (three appearances to date with another scheduled for August 7), and the return of cult sludge innovators Acid Bath. These performances have helped define The Caverns as a singular environment for heavy music in an underground setting.
In 2026, The Caverns was named to Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Venues list, earning recognition for what the publication called its “Wow Factor,” highlighting venues that deliver truly distinctive live experiences.
Joe Lurgio, General Manager of The Caverns, said the venue’s natural setting resonates with artists across genres — especially metal.
“The Caverns is a venue for all genres of music, and that certainly includes metal. Could there be a more perfect place for a metal show than surrounded by rock inside a prehistoric cave?”
Between The Buried And Me’s June 19 performance adds another chapter to The Caverns’ evolving role as a destination for world-class artists seeking an environment unlike any traditional stage — where music is experienced deep within the earth itself.
Tickets and additional information are available at The Caverns’ official website.
(Photos by Keith Griner and Michael Weintrob)
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