Cornerstone

New York's medieval fantasy doom metal warriors Castle Rat bring their immersive theatrical experience to Cornerstone on Saturday, September 20. Led by "The Rat Queen" Riley Pinkerton, this mystical quartet weaves crushing Sabbath-influenced riffs with elaborate fantasy storytelling, complete with costumed characters and choreographed battle scenes that transport audiences into their mythical realm. Fresh off the success of their debut album "Into The Realm" and with their sophomore release "The Bestiary" arriving this fall, Castle Rat delivers spellbinding live performances that combine heavy doom metal with swords, sorcery, and pure theatrical magic at Cornerstone Berkeley.

Oakland punk rockers SWMRS continue to evolve their signature sound with 2024's "Becker," showcasing the brotherly chemistry that drives their electrifying live performances. Known for their explosive energy and crowd-igniting anthems like "Lose It" and "D'You Have A Car?," the band delivers one of the most exhilarating live experiences in punk rock today. Catch SWMRS at Cornerstone in Berkeley on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Chicago's bold and unapologetically explicit rapper CupcakKe returns with renewed energy following her acclaimed 2024 album "Dauntless Manifesto" - her first release in six years. Known for her viral hits like "Vagina" and "Deepthroat" that launched her career, she's evolved into a multifaceted artist addressing social justice, mental health, and LGBTQ issues while maintaining her signature provocative style. See her live at Cornerstone Berkeley this Friday!

New Zealand's all-Māori reggae powerhouse Katchafire brings their authentic roots sound to Berkeley, delivering infectious grooves that have earned them platinum sales and global acclaim. Celebrated for transforming venues into "freedom-founded clubs" with their high-energy performances, the Hamilton-based band has spent 25+ years perfusing classic reggae with R&B, funk, and dancehall influences, creating a universal vibe that has topped charts worldwide including their critically-acclaimed 2018 album "Legacy." See them live at Cornerstone on September 26!

Danish progressive metal visionaries VOLA bring their boundary-pushing blend of atmospheric electronics and crushing djent riffs to life, fresh off their critically acclaimed 2024 album "Friend of a Phantom." Praised by Metal Epidemic as "art because to identify it as merely progressive metal is to do the album a great disservice," the Copenhagen quartet continues to evolve their signature sound of melancholic synths layered with hauntingly beautiful vocals and hard-hitting rhythms. Experience their mesmerizing live performance at Cornerstone in Berkeley on September 24!

Electronic dance mastermind Mystery Skulls brings his Ultra Rare Tour to Cornerstone on Thursday, September 25, featuring deep cuts and fan favorites from Luis Dubuc's chart-topping discography. With albums "Back to Life" and "Now or Never" both hitting #1 on iTunes Electronic charts, the enigmatic artist's shadowy, backlit performances have captivated audiences at major festivals from Voodoo Music Experience to the X-Games. Don't miss this intimate evening of neo-soul infused electro-funk at Cornerstone Berkeley!

The pioneering Brooklyn saxophone-and-percussion trio Moon Hooch, who rose from NYC subway buskers to internationally acclaimed performers, bring their unique "cave music" blend of jazz fusion, electronic elements, and dance-oriented grooves to Cornerstone on Saturday, September 27!