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Megadeth

47 concerts

Megadeth, led by Dave Mustaine, is a thrash metal band known for hits like “Ride The Lightning.” Mustaine co-wrote that classic with Metallica members. The band mixes intricate riffs and powerful solos, collaborating with guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, bassist James LoMenzo, and drummer Dirk Verbeuren. Their music blends aggressive rhythms with skilled guitar work, earning them a lasting legacy in metal.

Coheed and Cambria

5 concerts

Claudio Sanchez, lead of NY prog rockers Coheed and Cambria, blends sci-fi epic tales with raw personal storytelling. Known for "The Amory Wars" saga, the band’s powerful sound fuses emo, metal, and prog.

Deafheaven

1 concert

Deafheaven, formed in the Bay Area in 2010, blends metal with emotional depth. Known for pushing genre boundaries, the band features George Clarke, Kerry McCoy, and others.

Godsmack

3 concerts

Godsmack, from Lawrence, MA, boasts more Top 10 Rock songs than Foo Fighters or Aerosmith. Hits like "I Stand Alone" and "Voodoo" cement their hard rock legacy. Their self-titled debut went four-times platinum. Known for electrifying performances, the band has eight albums, four Grammy nominations, and a Billboard Music Award. Members Sully Erna, Robbie Merrill, Tony Rombola, and Shannon Larkin remain icons, with "Surrender" streaming success highlighting their enduring appeal. Visit Godsmack.com for more.

Gideon

7 concerts

Formed in Tuscaloosa, AL, Gideon is a metalcore band known for blending melodic hardcore and punk with positivity and defiance. Notable albums include "Costs," "Milestone," and "Calloused." Their collaboration with Facedown and Equal Vision Records led to rising fame, with "MORE POWER. MORE PAIN." being their latest release.

Varials

13 concerts

Philadelphia's Varials fuse hardcore and nu-metal with raw honesty, known for albums like Pain Again and Scars for You to Remember, delivering intense, emotional live shows.

Skillet

33 concerts

Skillet, a global hard rock band, gained fame with hits like “Monster.” They’ve sold 22M+ units worldwide and earned two GRAMMY® nods, and a Billboard Music Award. Known for energetic live shows across 26 countries, their reach includes WWE and Marvel syncs. The band features John and Korey Cooper, Jen Ledger, and Seth Morrison.

Polaris

24 concerts

Polaris, a Sydney-based band, blends melodic metalcore, post-rock, and electronic sounds. Known for ARIA-nominated album The Death of Me, their third album, Fatalism, explores themes of despair and dystopia, featuring tracks like Harbinger and Nightmare with Jamie Hails's intense vocals.

Converge

1 concert

Converge, a pioneering hardcore punk band, is known for iconic albums like *Jane Doe* and *Bloodmoon: I* (with Chelsea Wolfe). They've shaped underground music for 35+ years.

TOOL

3 concerts

Tool, formed in LA, blend metal, art rock, and prog with dark, layered epics like "Schism" and "Ænima." Known for complex time signatures, Grammy wins, and cult devotion.

Rain City Drive

17 concerts

Florida's Rain City Drive blends alternative rock with post-hardcore roots and pop flair. Known for hits like "Talk to a Friend," they reach over 1M monthly Spotify listeners and cracked the Top 5 on SiriusXM’s Octane with "Cutting it Close." Described as “a melody machine” by Distorted Sound Magazine, their sound resonates deeply with fans worldwide.

The HU

1 concert

The HU, from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, blend traditional Mongolian throat singing and instruments with rock, known as "Hunnu Rock." Their debut album, *The Gereg*, topped charts and won Mongolia's Order of Genghis Khan. They've collaborated with artists like Jacoby Shaddix and Lzzy Hale, covered Metallica, and featured in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Their 2022 album, *Rumble of Thunder*, followed global tours. They became UNESCO's first rock/metal "Artist of Peace" in 2022.

Memphis May Fire

12 concerts

Memphis May Fire, born in Texas, is renowned for their powerful blend of metalcore and emotional rock. Known for hits from their album "Broken," they deliver memorable shows with engaging hooks and deep lyrics. Lead singer Matty Mullins, joined by guitarist Kellen McGregor, bassist Cory Elder, and drummer Jake Garland, has toured with bands like Killswitch Engage and Sleeping With Sirens, winning fans worldwide.