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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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Steel Panther at House of Blues

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 Orpheum Theater

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!

Beat - King Crimson Tribute at Shubert Theatre

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!

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!

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