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Best Metal & Hard Rock in Boston

Dream Theater at Wang Theater

Dream Theater

Never a band to skimp on ambition, Dream Theater has announced their massive North American tour in celebration of their 40th anniversary. As always with this exceptional prog-rock band, these shows will be spectacular fusions of music, lighting, and stage design. Expect deep cuts, classic hits, fan favorites and brand newer anthems!

Mar 15, 2025

Wang Theater

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Deftones at TD Garden

Deftones

The mighty Deftones have proven themselves to be one of the most durable bands from the great '90s nu-metal surge, spending the last two decades relentlessly touring, releasing new albums, and continually evolving their sound to keep fans engaged and inspired. In 2025, they're hitting the road again for their first tour since 2022, with The Mars Volta and Fleshwater as support!

Apr 8, 2025

TD Garden

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SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle at SNHU Arena

SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle

Some people might throw a party for their birthday, but not Maynard James Keenan! The singer, songwriter, and winemaker enjoyed 2024's tour celebrating his 60th birthday so much that it's been extended into 2025! The tour will feature two of Keenan's own bands, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, joined by Les Claypool's Primus. Not only is the night special for celebrating Keenan, but the show also promises to be unlike any other, with the bands joining each other on stage throughout their sets, seamlessly rolling into the next performance. The tour is set to be a momentous occasion, so get your tickets now to celebrate six decades of a rock god.

May 14, 2025

SNHU Arena

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Apocalyptica at Orpheum Theater

Apocalyptica

It's been over 20 years since Apocalyptica first put forth their unholy alliance of metal and classical music in the form of debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. The Finnish cello metal band formed with the intention of playing Metallica and other heavy metal band covers, but each subsequent release featured more and more original music until fourth album Reflections announced their fully-fledged status as original artists.

The Blood Brothers at Paradise Rock Club

The Blood Brothers

Seattle post-hardcore cult legends The Blood Brothers reunite this year, touring in celebration of 20 years since the release of Crimes. Regrouping for only the second time since their split in 2006, their cult status has only increased in the intervening decades and this tour marks the first time in that period that fans have had the chance to see them live on the road!

Coal Chamber at Big Night Live

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!

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