A look at rising stars the Dillinger Escape Plan’s MySpace page at the time of writing this piece yielded quotes from fans like “you guys ripped Baltimore in half last night” and “you guys melted my face in Chicago.” For a hard-rocking group like this one, that is the highest form of praise imaginable, and fans of the band’s no holds barred approach to sonic devastation will certainly not be disappointed when the group makes a stop at Club Infinity this week. Also known as DEP, the Dillinger Escape Plan has gotten the attention of critics and listeners alike in the ten years since they joined forces, both for the intensity of the aforementioned “face-melting” shows—which have been known to incorporate fireworks, fire-breathing and other crazy special effects—and the sheer speed and proficiency of the music. Named after famed prohibition-era bank robber John Dillinger, the group has been in the business of stealing the collective ear of the metal community since 1997, when guitarist Ben Weinman melded two semi-successful New Jersey groups to record under the present name. Since the early days of DEP, the boys have compiled an impressive total of 12 albums, with the group’s most recent, Ire Works, released just last month on Relapse Records. They are now one of the most recognizable bands in what’s been labelled the “mathcore” genre. Also playing at Infinity are hardcore Philly bands A Life Once Lost and Ghengis Tron, and the Syracuse-based band Architect.

Saturday, December 22 at 7pm (doors). Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Williamsville (565-0110/clubinfinitylive.com). $13 advance (Tickets.com) or $17 day of show