Pentagram delivers a stellar performance, reminding the crowd why the band is legendary in doom metal circles. Credit: Stephanie Koithan

Doom metal progenitors Pentagram will perform at San Antonio’s Paper Tiger on Tuesday, May 13, as part of a month-long North American tour, according to a Thursday Instagram post by the venue.

Tickets are on sale now for $25. The Instagram post mentions the main-stage show will include “special guests” but didn’t reveal who else will round out the bill.

After Black Sabbath — which originated the dark, riff-fueled musical form known as doom metal — Pentagram is considered one of the genre’s “Big Four,” the others being Saint Vitus, Candlemass and Trouble.

Originating in the 1970s, Pentagram has even drawn comparisons to Sabbath with bug-eyed frontman Bobby Liebling being dubbed “America’s Ozzy Osborne.” 

At 71 years old, Liebling delivered a powerful performance at Austin’s Levitation festival over the Halloween weekend last fall.

Pentagram’s May tour kicks off in Austin, followed by a date in Houston. Then it’s on to the Alamo City. Following the U.S. road dates, the band immediately commences a tour of Europe.

Ticket prices unavailable, 7. p.m. Tuesday, May 13, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com.

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This article appears in Mar 19 – Apr 1, 2025.

Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.