Eyehategod/Ringworm/Enabler/Deathcrawl

New Orleans sludge metal masters Eyehategod made a name for themselves in the early ’90s when they released a trio of albums — 1992’s In the Name of Suffering, 1993’s Take As Needed for Pain, and 1996’s Dopesick — which ushered in comparisons to everyone from Black Flag to Black Sabbath. Singer Mike Williams’ menacing growl would scare even brutes like Pantera’s Phil Anselmo. On Eyehategod, its first studio release in 14 years, the band shows it hasn’t lost a step. Album opener “Agitation! Propaganda!” careens out of control before the tuned-down guitars take over. It’s going to be one of several songs to get the mosh pit going at tonight’s show. Locals Ringworm aren’t just opening the show here — they’re on the entire tour with the band. Be sure to catch them. They’re one of the city’s best hardcore acts. (Niesel)