Halloween Punk and Metal Show returns for third year

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Music lovers will get a jolt this Halloween season as a third annual Halloween show brings punk and metal bands from St. Joseph and Kansas City, Missouri, to the Good Times Event Center.

Organized by solo artist Tim Leland, the event has become a Halloween tradition for the region’s heavy music fans. Full Metal Z, known for their zombie-themed performances, will return, joined by GrimmStalkeR and Beneath the Skin.

The all-ages show will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at the Good Times Event Center, 3414 S. 22nd St. Doors open at 8 p.m., with music starting at 9 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

A costume contest with prizes will also be part of the evening’s festivities.

Leland, who has lived and performed in St. Joseph for nine years, will take the stage with the Tim Leland Band, joined by bassist Juniper and drummer Corbin.

The lineup features Kansas City favorites Beneath the Skin, with Josh Bowles and Mike Riley, as well as GrimmstalkeR, with Brandon “The Grimm One” Holly and guitarist Keegan “Goosifer” Goosey, who have both played in St. Joseph several times in the past.

Full Metal Z is a Kansas City “zombie metal” band with KC Corpse and Dayvid of the Dead. The band formed about 10 years ago, inspired by Dayvid’s time performing at Worlds of Fun’s Zombie High haunted house. They released their debut album, “Made Me a Zombie,” in 2019 and are now working on their next record, set for release in 2026.

The band’s elaborate horror looks are created by special effects artist Brian Wells of Wicked Wounds Effects.

With venues closing across the region, events like this help keep the local heavy music community alive.

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