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Heaven Shall Burn

24 concerts

Heaven Shall Burn, formed in Thuringia, Germany in 1996, is a major force in metalcore. Known for their aggressive sound and political lyrics, they hit number one in Germany with "Of Truth And Sacrifice" and headline global festivals like Wacken. They're committed to social issues and have chart-topping albums like "VETO" and "Wanderer."

Doro

7 concerts

German heavy metal icon Doro, born in Düsseldorf, rose to fame with the band Warlock before launching a successful solo career. Known for her powerful voice, she shifted from gothic fantasy metal to pop-metal/hard rock with albums like "Force Majeure." Popular in Europe, her hits include "Warrior Soul" and "Forever Warriors, Forever United." Doro collaborated with Rob Halford and Sammy Amara and released "Conqueress Forever Strong and Proud" in 2023. She's known for breaking gender norms in metal music and has a loyal European fanbase.

Avantasia

4 concerts

Avantasia, led by Tobias Sammet of Edguy, is a symphonic power metal project known for its fantasy themes and collaborations with top metal artists like Michael Kiske and Sharon den Adel. Debuting with "The Metal Opera" in 2001, Avantasia achieved chart success with albums like "The Scarecrow," "Ghostlights," and "Moonglow," boasting sold-out tours and epic productions. Notable albums include "The Wicked Symphony" and 2013's "The Mystery of Time."

Kreator

37 concerts

Kreator, founded in Essen, Germany in 1982, is a seminal European thrash metal band known for fusing classic thrash with black metal imagery. Hits include "Extreme Aggression" and "Phantom Antichrist," and they've collaborated with Lamb of God.

Blackbraid

6 concerts

Blackbraid, from the Adirondack wilderness, is a solo indigenous black metal project known for raw, nature-inspired sound, forging new paths for indigenous and underground music.

The Amity Affliction

31 concerts

The Amity Affliction, formed in 2002 in Brisbane, is an Aussie metalcore band known for emo-tinged, confessional lyrics. Albums like Chasing Ghosts and This Could Be Heartbreak topped Australian charts. They collaborated with artists like Louie Knuxx and Andrew Neufeld. The band is celebrated for its powerful live performances and topped the ARIA charts multiple times.

Mayhem

15 concerts

Norway's MAYHEM, pioneers of extreme metal, are celebrating their "40 Years of Mayhem" tour, headlining the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour. Known for “Deathcrush” and “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas,” they blend brutal classics with technical prowess. Currently featuring Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila Csihar, Teloch, and Ghul, their intensity earned a Norwegian Grammy for "Daemon." Expect raw, unrelenting black metal as they continue their legacy.

Obscura

21 concerts

German prog death metal band OBSCURA, formed in 2002, gained fame touring with Suffocation & releasing acclaimed albums like Cosmogenesis & Diluvium, charting in the US & Germany.