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Best Metal & Hard Rock in September 2024

in Chicago

October 2024

Korn at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Korn

Get ready to raise those fists in the air, Korn are heading to LA for the 30th Anniversary of their self-titled album Korn'. Expect to hear old iconic material from the nu-metal godfathers with Evanescence, Gojira, Scars On Broadway joining Korn in support. Don't miss your chance to alternative metal live this fall!

Leprous at Park West

Leprous

Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous is gearing up to tour North America this fall! In support of their new album 'Melodies Of Atonement,' set to be released in August, they will be joined by fellow metal bands Monuments and Fight The Fight. Describing this new album as their 'heaviest record' yet, prepare to be blown away!

Tesla at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Tesla

In 2016, Tesla celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut, and to date, most successful album Mechanical Resonance, with a live re-recording of all songs. With the original LP hitting platinum in 1989, the band has remained one of the biggest metal bands on the planet. Don't miss them live, a chance to sing-a-long to hits like "Modern Day Cowboy" and "Love Song" with the band, and 100s of other fans!

Wage War at Radius Chicago

Wage War

Get your necks ready, American metalcore band Wage War are embarking on the 'The Stigma Tour with support from Erra. Formed in Ocala, Florida in 2010 and signed on to indie label Fearless Records in 2015, the band have only gone from strength to strength in the years since. Don't miss your chance to get in the pit and let loose!

Kreator at Radius Chicago

Kreator

Get ready for the heavy riffs and blistering solos of three of the most iconic bands in metal history, as the legendary bands ANTHRAX and KREATOR join forces with TESTAMENT for a monumental thrash metal tour that will shake the US to its core. KREATOR, thrash metal titans, have been waging their unholy war for almost 30 years, releasing a staggering 15 albums. Their latest album charted in the top ten in seven countries, showcasing their relentless dedication to the thrash, proto-black, and death metal genres.

Sepultura at Concord Music Hall

Sepultura

Alongside thrash, groove, and death metal pioneers Pantera, Machine Head and Testament, Brazilian heavy metal icons Sepultura have taken their place as one of the metal genre's most influential acts. Over three decades after the release of their debut album Morbid Visions, the hard-rocking outfit hits the road to say farewell! The quintet will spend September and October saying goodbye to their fans with the help of Jinjer, Obituary and Jesus Piece.

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Till Lindemann at Aragon Ballroom

Till Lindemann

If you've heard of Rammstein, you'll know their iconic frontman, Till Lindemann, who is heading out on his first solo tour of the United States this fall in support of his 2023 album, Zunge. Never a stranger to theatricality and drama, Lindemann is one for otherworldly costumes, so don't forget to dress your best... Or should we say outlandish? Lindemann will be joined on tour by support cants Aesthetic Perfection and Twin Temple. Prepare yourselves for The Till Hammer!

Coal Chamber at Concord Music Hall

Coal Chamber

Nu Metal is back and better than ever with fan favorites Coal Chamber reuniting once more. The self-proclaimed spooky-core band are heading out on the Fiend for the Fans tour and are bringing metal legends Fear Factory along for the ride. Expect to hear your favorite classics including Loco, I. O. U. Nothing, and more!