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Best Metal & Hard Rock Apr 18 - Jun 18

in Los Angeles

Emo Orchestra - Escape the Fate at Orpheum Theater

Emo Orchestra - Escape the Fate

Elder emos, are you ready for a night like no other? It's emo, it's classical, it's live covers and Escape the Fate with the Emo Orchestra on a huge North American tour this spring. Escape the Fate will be playing their top hits and all your favorite songs by more emo legends such as My Chemical Romance and New Found Glory. Why not dress up your checkered slip-ons to the finest emo black tie to give the night that extra special something? Don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, get your tickets now!

Buckethead at The Wiltern

Buckethead

Legendary guitarist Buckethead is heading out on tour! Real name Brian Patrick Carroll, Buckethead has spent his whole onstage career behind a Halloween inspired mask, with a KFC bucket perched on his head. His ominous appearance has created an almost mystical aura around him, backed up by his transcendently good guitar playing, blending metal, blues and prog with stunning effect.

Our Last Night at House of Blues

Our Last Night

Post-hardcore band Our Last Night head out on an 23-date tour of America in 2024, bringing their brand of heavy alternative rock crossed with pop party tunes to mosh-pits across the country. Known for their hardcore covers of popular songs as well as their own extensive original output, don't miss your chance to see them live!

SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle at Hollywood Bowl

SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle

Some people might have a party for their birthday, but not Maynard James Keenan! The singer, songwriter, and winemaker is heading out on a special tour celebrating his 60th birthday. The tour will feature two of Keenan's own bands, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, and will be joined by Les Claypool's Primus. Not only is the night special for its celebration of Keenan, the show promises to be like no other, with the bands joining each other on stage throughout their sets, and rolling straight into the next one. The seven-date tour is set to be a momentous occasion, so get your tickets now to celebrate six decades of a rock god.

Helmet at Teragram Ballroom

Helmet

Helmet is hitting the road on a brand new tour supported by hardcore punk band Cro-Mags! They're an alternative metal band from New York formed in 1989 and have released nine studio albums to date. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member. Don't miss your chance to see them live this spring!

Helmet at The Observatory

Helmet

Helmet is hitting the road on a brand new tour supported by hardcore punk band Cro-Mags! They're an alternative metal band from New York formed in 1989 and have released nine studio albums to date. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member. Don't miss your chance to see them live this spring!

Black Veil Brides at Belasco Theater

Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides are hitting the road on the brand new 'Bleeders' tour! Kicking off this spring, the 20-date trek will be supported by Creeper, Dark Divine and Ghostkid. They will travel through North America, making stops at Denver, Chicago, Boston, and many more. Get ready to fist-pump the night away!

ERRA at Echoplex

ERRA

Metalcore band ERRA is set to hit the road on a brand new North American tour in support of their upcoming album Cure'. Kicking off this spring, this new venture will feature Australian metal bands Make Them Suffer and Void Of Vision, as well as French progressive metal band Novelists. Describing their sound as 'melodic-ambient', don't miss your chance to catch them this year!

ERRA at The Observatory

ERRA

Metalcore band ERRA is set to hit the road on a brand new North American tour in support of their upcoming album Cure'. Kicking off this spring, this new venture will feature Australian metal bands Make Them Suffer and Void Of Vision, as well as French progressive metal band Novelists. Describing their sound as 'melodic-ambient', don't miss your chance to catch them this year!

Blind Guardian at Belasco Theater

Blind Guardian

The German power-metal band Blind Guardian is returning to the North American shores for their first tour since 2016! In support of the recently released album The God Machine' in 2022, this new outing will be supported by heavy metals' Night Demon. Formed in 1984, Blind Guardian has marked itself as pioneers of the power metal movement, don't miss your chance to experience them live in 2024.

Asking Alexandria at House of Blues

Asking Alexandria

British heavy metal band Asking Alexandria is returning to US shores this spring on a brand new tour titled 'All My Friends'! This new trek will celebrate their critically acclaimed 2023 album 'Where Do We Go From Here?'. With support from fellow metalcore artists Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, and Nerv, don't miss your chance to catch them live this year!

Kamelot at Grove of Anaheim

Kamelot

Kamelot burst onto the scene in the late 90s and brought their power metal sounds with them. They quickly grabbed the attention of fans of the genre and have gone on to enjoy incredible success with their high energy melodies and incredible guitar riffs. Don't miss your chance to catch these '90s metal-heads live when they bring the show to a stage near you!