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Best Metal & Hard Rock in October 2024

Buckethead at Keswick Theater

Buckethead

Legendary guitarist Buckethead is heading out on tour! Real name Brian Patrick Carroll, Buckethead has spent his whole onstage career behind a Halloween inspired mask, with a KFC bucket perched on his head. His ominous appearance has created an almost mystical aura around him, backed up by his transcendently good guitar playing, blending metal, blues and prog with stunning effect.

Asking Alexandria at Theatre Of The Living Arts

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!

Beat - King Crimson Tribute at Keswick Theater

Beat - King Crimson Tribute

The music of King Crimson is celebrated by a group of musicians that are less "tribute band" more "supergroup"! Legendary guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danney Carey join former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin to tour a show performing the best bits from the legendary prog-rockers' three 1980s entries, Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair... plus potentially a few surprises!

Lorna Shore at The Fillmore

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.

Wage War at The Fillmore

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!

Balance and Composure at The Fillmore

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.

Sepultura at Franklin 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.