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What Lies Ahead

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Welcome to WHAT LIES AHEAD!  Stay awhile, check out our photos, listen to some music, watch some videos, and keep yourself up-to-date with all the latest news for your favorite alternative metal trio out of Elgin, Illinois.

Looking to book us for your event or show?  Want to drop us a line? Head over to the contact page!
 

Our debut album is available on iTunes,  Amazon, and Bandcamp!

You can also stream it via Spotify!

 

UPCOMING DATES

Previous events

THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY RELEASE PARTY

THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY RELEASE PARTY

Saturday, June 16, 2018 @ 6:00PMSat, Jun 16, 2018 @ 6:00PM

Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010

After almost two years in production, What Lies Ahead is beyond proud to finally unleash our second full length album, "THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY", into the wild!

21+ $8 6PM

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The Boxed Whine Bash!

The Boxed Whine Bash!

Friday, April 13, 2018 @ 7:00PMFri, Apr 13, 2018 @ 7:00PM

Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185

WHAT LIES AHEAD rides again! Join us for an evening of absurdity and great music with:

Copper Harbor, Last Fantastic Nasty, Phantoms & Pestilence, and Sound of Fire

21+ $10 7PM

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What Lies Ahead - Live @ The Forge WITH POWERMAN 5000!!

What Lies Ahead - Live @ The Forge WITH POWERMAN 5000!!

Sunday, November 12, 2017 @ 7:30PMSun, Nov 12, 2017 @ 7:30PM

The Forge, 22 W. Cass St., Joliet, IL

Biggest show yet! What Lies Ahead joins their friends in A Silent Truth as supporting acts for the one and only POWERMAN 5000! Contact us for advance tickets!

All Ages $15 7:30PM

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What Lies Ahead - Live @ Cairo Ale House!

What Lies Ahead - Live @ Cairo Ale House!

Friday, November 10, 2017 @ 8:00PMFri, Nov 10, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185

What Lies Ahead returns to Cairo, joining their friends in Debility and Oblivion Zero! Also featuring The Forms They Take!

All Ages $5 8PM

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What Lies Ahead - Live @ The Forge!

What Lies Ahead - Live @ The Forge!

Sunday, October 29, 2017 @ 4:00PMSun, Oct 29, 2017 @ 4:00PM

The Forge, 22 W. Cass St., Joliet, IL

What Lies Ahead makes their debut at The Forge in Joliet for a killer Halloween metal showcase!

Also featuring: Sky Machine, A Silent Truth, Oblivion Zero, Burned In Effigy, Orinoco, Vivorum, Also Known As

All Ages $0 4PM

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What Lies Ahead - Live @ Penny Road Pub (Downstairs)!

What Lies Ahead - Live @ Penny Road Pub (Downstairs)!

Friday, September 22, 2017 @ 7:00PMFri, Sep 22, 2017 @ 7:00PM

Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010

What Lies Ahead joins their friends in Bury Your Past and Vent To Atmosphere on the downstairs stage at Penny Road Pub!

21+ $10 7PM

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What Lies Ahead - Live @ Penny Road Pub!

What Lies Ahead - Live @ Penny Road Pub!

Friday, August 4, 2017 @ 7:00PMFri, Aug 4, 2017 @ 7:00PM

Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010

What Lies Ahead returns triumphantly to Penny Road Pub with their friends in On My Six and Bury Your Past!

21+ $8 8PM

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What Lies Ahead - Live @ Kelli's Cuckoo's Nest!

What Lies Ahead - Live @ Kelli's Cuckoo's Nest!

Saturday, July 22, 2017 @ 7:00PMSat, Jul 22, 2017 @ 7:00PM

Cuckoo's Nest, 100 Crystal St., Cary, Illinois

What Lies Ahead makes their debut appearance at Kelli's Cuckoo's Nest in Cary, Illinois, alongside Sound of Fire and Red Eye Gardeners!

21+ $5 7PM

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What Lies Ahead Live @ The Brick Lounge

What Lies Ahead Live @ The Brick Lounge

Saturday, June 24, 2017 @ 7:00PMSat, Jun 24, 2017 @ 7:00PM

The Brick Lounge, 115 E South Street, Plano, Illinois

What Lies Ahead is supporting The Miscreants for their album release at the Brick Lounge, alongside Bury Your Past, Caldera, The Fallen Few, and WRECKED!

21+ $6 6PM

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Benefit Concert for the Hladileks @ Cairo Ale House

Benefit Concert for the Hladileks @ Cairo Ale House

Friday, June 9, 2017 @ 7:00PMFri, Jun 9, 2017 @ 7:00PM

Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185

A free benefit concert to raise money for our beloved band brother Jason. Donations will be accepted at the door, or through the GoFundMe page.

All Ages No Cover 6PM Door

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Jun2

What Lies Ahead - Live @ The Underground Lounge!

Friday, June 2, 2017 @ 8:00PMFri, Jun 2, 2017 @ 8:00PM

The Underground Lounge - Chicago, 952 W. Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

What Lies Ahead makes their debut at the Underground Lounge alongside Designing the Flaw and Bullet to the Heart!

21+ $10 8PM

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What Lies Ahead Live @ LiveWire Lounge

What Lies Ahead Live @ LiveWire Lounge

Monday, May 1, 2017 @ 7:00PMMon, May 1, 2017 @ 7:00PM

LiveWire Lounge, 3394 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

What Lies Ahead makes their debut at LiveWire Lounge alongside System of a Duo and Last Fantastic Nasty!

21+ $6 8PM

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What Lies Ahead Live @ Cairo Ale House

What Lies Ahead Live @ Cairo Ale House

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 @ 7:00PMTue, Apr 11, 2017 @ 7:00PM

Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185

What Lies Ahead returns to Cairo with old friends Bedside Alibi to support The Scars Heal in Time and Hanging Death!

21+ $7 7PM Door

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What Lies Ahead - Steve's Birthday Shindig!

What Lies Ahead - Steve's Birthday Shindig!

Friday, March 3, 2017 @ 8:00PMFri, Mar 3, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010

Join WHAT LIES AHEAD as we return to Penny Road Pub to celebrate Steve's birthday!

21+ $8 Performance: 8PM-9PM

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THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE Anniversary Show

THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE Anniversary Show

Friday, January 20, 2017 @ 7:00PMFri, Jan 20, 2017 @ 7:00PM

Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010

Almost one year ago, What Lies Ahead exploded onto the scene with our debut album, THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE. To commemorate that accomplishment and all of the other great stuff that's happened in the months since, we'll be performing the album in its entirety, alongside some of our new material and other surprises, at Penny Road Pub on January 20th!

This will be one for the ages, and it'll also mark our first appearance at this venue!

21+ $8 Performance: 7:30-9PM

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What Lies Ahead Live @ Cairo Ale House

What Lies Ahead Live @ Cairo Ale House

Saturday, September 10, 2016 @ 5:00PMSat, Sep 10, 2016 @ 5:00PM

Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago, IL 60185

What Lies Ahead will be taking the stage at Cairo Ale House!

All Ages $12 at the door $10 advance tickets

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Jul23

What Lies Ahead Live @ The Brauerhouse

Saturday, July 23, 2016 @ 8:00PMSat, Jul 23, 2016 @ 8:00PM

Brauerhouse Lombard, 1000 N. Rohlwing Rd, Lombard, Illinois 60148

w/On My Six, Bedside Alibi, and Atlanta Is Burning

Saturday July 23rd 8pm $5 Cover 21+

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Battle of the Bands Semifinals @ Side Street Studio Arts

Battle of the Bands Semifinals @ Side Street Studio Arts

Friday, July 22, 2016 @ 7:00PMFri, Jul 22, 2016 @ 7:00PM

Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, Illinois 60120

What Lies Ahead has advanced to the Semifinals of Side Street Studio Arts' esteemed Battle of the Bands competition!

Sixteen bands will enter, one will emerge victorious. The prize? A performance at Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street, and a bunch of other neat stuff!

ALL AGES Suggested Donation: $5

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Battle of the Bands Round Two @ Side Street Studio Arts

Battle of the Bands Round Two @ Side Street Studio Arts

Friday, June 24, 2016 @ 7:00PMFri, Jun 24, 2016 @ 7:00PM

Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, Illinois 60120

What Lies Ahead has advanced to Round Two of Side Street Studio Arts' esteemed Battle of the Bands competition!

Sixteen bands will enter, one will emerge victorious. The prize? A performance at Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street, and a bunch of other neat stuff!

ALL AGES Suggested Donation: $5

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May27

Battle of the Bands @ Side Street Studio Arts

Friday, May 27, 2016 @ 7:00PMFri, May 27, 2016 @ 7:00PM

Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, Illinois 60120

What Lies Ahead will be participating in Elgin for Round One of Side Street Studio Arts' esteemed Battle of the Bands competition!

Sixteen bands will enter, one will emerge victorious. The prize? A performance at Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street!

ALL AGES Suggested Donation: $5

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