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Best Metal & Hard Rock in Philadelphia

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!

Deftones at Wells Fargo Center

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!

SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle at TD Pavilion

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 15, 2025

TD Pavilion

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Metallica at Lincoln Financial Field

Metallica

Thrash metal monsters Metallica are continuing their 'M72 Tour' into 2025! Formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, Metallica have been stalwarts of the American metal scene ever since, breaking through into the mainstream with the double whammy of ...And Justice For All (1988) and their self-titled eponymous fifth album (1991).

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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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.

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