Birthday Metal Blowout on Route 66 at Launchpad Downtown

Five bands, one birthday, and a ticket link that tells you this is not a casual drop-in situation. Launchpad’s stage fits this kind of stacked local lineup well, and a 40th birthday bill tends to bring out people who actually care, which lifts the room considerably. Get there before the opener if you want a spot with a view of the stage rather than a view of someone’s back.