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ARTIST OVERVIEW
ARTIST OVERVIEW
Band Name: paper cardinal
Contact/Booking: papercardinalband@gmail.com
Primary Genre: Metal
Base Location: Chicago, Illinois
Active Since: 2025
Biography:Β
Paper Cardinal is a five-piece band from Chicago blending metal, punk, post-metal, and progressive metal. The band fuses crushing riffs and atmospheric textures inspired by Loathe, Russian Circles, Avenged Sevenfold, Mastodon, and Blink-182.
After dropping two singles that captured their raw energy and genre-bending style, the group released their debut EP in September 2025. Known for intense live sets that swing from chaotic punk aggression to expansive prog-metal soundscapes, Paper Cardinal is carving a space in Chicagoβs heavy music scene and beyond.
High Resolution Photos: Google Drive Link
Transparent Logo: Google Drive Link
SOCIAL MEDIA
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercardinal/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@papercardinal
Discography
Discography
7 Track EP ("Jupiter Run"): Spotify Link
MUSIC
MUSIC
Spotify: Spotify LinkΒ
Apple Music: Apple Music Link
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 - RISE UP FEST, Chicago IL (DIY)
Turnout:Β Unknown (Donation Only) [Support]
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - Burlington Bar, Chicago IL
Turnout:Β SOLD OUT (133 Tickets) ($10 ADV, $15 DOS) [Headliner]
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 - Coartlition, Chicago IL (DIY)
Turnout:Β 70 Tickets Sold ($10 ADV, $12 DOS) [Support]
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 - Cobra Lounge, Chicago IL
Turnout:Β 84 Tickets Sold ($15 ADV, $17 DOS) [Headliner]
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Number of performers: Five
Stage Plot & Input List Example: Google Drive Link
VIDEO
VIDEO
Live promo video: YouTube Link
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