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Best Metal & Hard Rock in Philadelphia

Sonic Symphony at The Met Philadelphia

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.

Dream Theater at The Met Philadelphia

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!

Steel Panther at Keswick Theater

Steel Panther

Steel Panther have taken their parody of '80s glam metal to a whole new level. Through their undying commitment to sleazy lyrics, skin-tight leather, and genuine musical chops, the L.A. band have now reached the same level of fame as a lot of the groups they're aping. They've headlined Wembley and have toured with the likes of Judas Priest and Guns N' Roses.

W.A.S.P. at Franklin Music Hall

W.A.S.P.

Rock legends W.A.S.P are hitting the road this summer on 'The 40th Never Stops World Tour'. Following the 2022 '40th Anniversary Tour' the eighties metal shockers are kicking off this new 33-date tour in San Luis Obispo California before wrapping up at the Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles. Known for courting controversy both on stage and off, prepare for a night you'll never forget as W.A.S.P. get ready to sting once more!

Bret Michaels at Parx Xcite Center

Bret Michaels

Poison was at the forefront of the Glam metal scene in the 80s and 90s, their leading man Bret Michaels was launched into superstardom and hasn't come down since. Although Poison are still live and kickin' Michaels has forged a glittering solo career, don't miss him live!

Apocalyptica at The Fillmore

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.

Feb 7, 2025

The Fillmore

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