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Best Metal & Hard Rock in October 2024

Sonic Symphony at Auditorium Theatre

Sonic Symphony

Attention video gamers and music fans alike! Come and let the orchestra take you on a high-speed journey through over 30 years of iconic music from the Sonic The Hedgehog universe! Sonic Symphony is an all-encompassing immersive experience, with a symphony orchestra performing musical selections spanning the entire three-decade range of the Sonic universe.

Iron Maiden at Allstate Arena

Iron Maiden

Prepare yourself for Iron Maiden's most explosive live spectacular ever as the British heavy metal outfit return to North America on their extravagantly staged The Future Past tour. With more Pyro, light, flame effects than ever and even an entire replica Spitfire in working in perfect fusion with their hard rock tunes, this is THE event Maiden fans won't want to miss.

Asking Alexandria at House of Blues

Asking Alexandria

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

Lorna Shore at Radius Chicago

Lorna Shore

Lorna Shore is a metal band that has been making waves in the heavy music scene. Their sound is intense, combining elements of deathcore, black metal, and symphonic metal. Originally formed in 2010, they've undergone some lineup changes over the years, but their commitment to creating powerful and atmospheric music remains unwavering.

Balance and Composure at Riviera Theater

Balance and Composure

Pennsylvania alternative rock five-piece Balance and Composure head out on tour across North America this fall in support of their latest album With You In Spirit! Released on October 4th, their fourth studio album was first teased with the singles "Cross to Bear" and "Sorrow Machine" in spring, two dark, brooding but massive sounding songs which give a sign of what's to come.

Hatebreed at Concord Music Hall

Hatebreed

Connecticut metalcore heavyweights Hatebreed prepare to embark on their highly anticipated tour across America this Fall. Formed in 1994, the band circulates both the hardcore and metal scenes and were nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Metal Performance. Don't miss them on their 'Weight Of The False Self' world tour!

Hail The Sun at House of Blues

Hail The Sun

Post-hardcore five-piece Hail The Sun head out on tour across North America this fall! Releasing their sixth studio album Divine Inner Tension in the summer of 2023, the band consistently push the boundaries of their genre, having done so since their establishment in 2009. Join Hail The Sun on their 'Wake 10 Year Anniversary Tour' with A Lot Like Birds as support!