# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Fellow Headbanger, NC State Wolfpack football alum and guitarist of the Raleigh-based metal band WoR, Ben Kaiser, has found himself in a very unfortunate situation that breaks our hearts and we want to help!

At the beginning of this year, Ben was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and is currently in a fight for his life. The treatment has taken a toll on him and he has recently been forced to start selling off his gear. So, The Rooster, Carolina Headbangers and 6 local heavy bands have decided to put this show together in an effort to help Ben. Let's pack the house and lift our fellow brother up in his time of need!

Lineup:
Redefind (Greenville, SC Nu-Metal)
Valar Morghulis (NC Death Metal)
Two Stroke (Shelby, NC Hardcore)
Nicaea (Winston-Salem, NC Metalcore)
Attracting The Fall (Raleigh, NC Progressive Deathcore)
Frailskin (Charlotte, NC Gazecore)

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO BEN.

Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. All Ages.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gastonia/carolina-headbangers-presents-benefit-for-ben/200030066319028
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, sports, nonprofit, football
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 102

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gastonia
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052
- **lat**: 35.26394
- **long**: -81.18641
- **full address**: 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben being held?
  - **A:** Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28052.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben?
  - **A:** Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben is organized by The Rooster.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carolina Headbangers Presents: Benefit for Ben is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gastonia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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