SATURDAY
OCT 1
7:00 PM
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I Prevail, Pierce The Veil, Fit For a King & Yours Truly
The Fillmore Silver Spring
Silver Spring,
MD
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SUNDAY
JUL 17
6:00 PM
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Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, The Warning & Lilith Czar
Pier Six Pavilion
Baltimore,
MD
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WEDNESDAY
SEP 14
6:00 PM
|
Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage, Baroness & Suicide Silence
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Arena
Baltimore,
MD
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TUESDAY
AUG 2
8:00 PM
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Rage Against The Machine & Run the Jewels
Capital One Arena
Washington,
DC
|
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TUESDAY
SEP 13
6:00 PM
|
In This Moment, Nothing More, Sleep Token & Cherry Bombs
The Fillmore Silver Spring
Silver Spring,
MD
|
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THURSDAY
AUG 18
6:45 PM
|
Anthrax & Black Label Society
The Fillmore Silver Spring
Silver Spring,
MD
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SATURDAY
SEP 17
7:30 PM
|
Clutch, Helmet & Quicksand
Hammerjacks - MD
Baltimore,
MD
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SUNDAY
OCT 9
7:00 PM
|
Turnstile, Jpegmafia & Snail Mail
The Anthem - D.C.
Washington,
DC
|
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WEDNESDAY
JUL 20
6:00 PM
|
Rob Zombie & Mudvayne
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - MO
Maryland Heights,
MO
|
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THURSDAY
OCT 13
7:30 PM
|
Judas Priest & Queensryche
Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Wallingford,
CT
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TUESDAY
SEP 20
6:30 PM
|
Knotfest Roadshow: Slipknot
Bridgestone Arena
Nashville,
TN
|
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WEDNESDAY
JUL 27
5:00 PM
|
Rockzilla Tour: Falling in Reverse, Papa Roach, Hollywood Undead & Bad Wolves
Bold Point Park - RI
East Providence,
RI
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FRIDAY
SEP 9
5:30 PM
|
I Prevail, Pierce The Veil, Fit For a King & Yours Truly
Stone Pony Summer Stage
Asbury Park,
NJ
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FRIDAY
JUL 1
7:00 PM
|
Crown The Empire
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs
Houston,
TX
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WEDNESDAY
AUG 17
8:00 PM
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Whitesnake
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Hampton,
NH
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Whether you were introduced to hard rock and heavy metal through the music of pioneers like Led Zeppelin, glam metal bands such as Def Leppard, or ‘90s-era grunge groups like Nirvana, the genre spans many styles with its origins dating back to the 1960s. With roots in psychedelic and blues rock, the genre is most often defined by intense vocals, distorted guitars, and powerful drums, as well as volume that creates an in-your-face experience—one that many metalheads consider to be a near-religious sort of sensation. Fans of hard rock and heavy metal can find tickets to many different concerts, from long-time favorites like Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne to more contemporary stars such as Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie.
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