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Doro

9 concerts

German heavy metal icon Doro, born in Düsseldorf, rose to fame with the band Warlock before launching a successful solo career. Known for her powerful voice, she shifted from gothic fantasy metal to pop-metal/hard rock with albums like "Force Majeure." Popular in Europe, her hits include "Warrior Soul" and "Forever Warriors, Forever United." Doro collaborated with Rob Halford and Sammy Amara and released "Conqueress Forever Strong and Proud" in 2023. She's known for breaking gender norms in metal music and has a loyal European fanbase.

Kreator

2 concerts

Germany’s Kreator, founded in Essen in 1982, are thrash metal pioneers known for classic albums like Extreme Aggression and Violent Revolution. They've toured worldwide and collaborated with bands like Lamb of God.

Blackbraid

17 concerts

Blackbraid, from the Adirondack wilderness, is a solo indigenous black metal project known for raw, nature-inspired sound, forging new paths for indigenous and underground music.

The Amity Affliction

30 concerts

The Amity Affliction, formed in 2002 in Brisbane, is an Aussie metalcore band known for emo-tinged, confessional lyrics. Albums like Chasing Ghosts and This Could Be Heartbreak topped Australian charts. They collaborated with artists like Louie Knuxx and Andrew Neufeld. The band is celebrated for its powerful live performances and topped the ARIA charts multiple times.

Massacre

4 concerts

Florida-based death metal legends Massacre return with Kam Lee and Mike Borders, joined by Rogga Johansson, Jonny Pettersson, Brynjar Helgetun, and Scott Fairfax. Known for pure, unadulterated death metal, their new lineup is hailed as a 'stellargroup.'

Mayhem

1 concert

Norway's MAYHEM, pioneers of extreme metal, are celebrating their "40 Years of Mayhem" tour, headlining the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour. Known for “Deathcrush” and “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas,” they blend brutal classics with technical prowess. Currently featuring Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila Csihar, Teloch, and Ghul, their intensity earned a Norwegian Grammy for "Daemon." Expect raw, unrelenting black metal as they continue their legacy.

Cadaver

1 concert

Formed in Norway in 1988 by Anders Odden, CADAVER is known for pioneering unconventional death metal. Collaborating with Dirk Verbeuren, their acclaimed albums, like "Edder & Bile" and "The Age Of The Offended," showcase their defiance against conformity.

Obscura

5 concerts

Germany-based metal band Obscura, known for their advanced, elegant style, made strides in the genre with hits like "A Valediction." Their album "A Sonication" continues this legacy, showcasing their creative evolution. Obscura is acclaimed for pushing boundaries and plans global tours to further their impact.