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Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson
Sep 5 • 6:30PM
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Iron Maiden & Megadeth
Sep 22 • 7:15PM
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy
Jun 20 • 7:00PM
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte
Jul 30 • 6:00PM
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Bad Omens, Beartooth & President
Mar 4 • 7:00PM
Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
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GWAR, Soulfly & King Parrot
Apr 2 • 6:30PM
Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
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Erra & Currents
Erra & Currents
Mar 31 • 6:30PM
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm
May 14 • 6:00PM
Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Gary, IN
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Static-X
Jul 16 • 7:00PM
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Des Plaines Metal Schedule

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Feb 19
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Feb 19
7:00 PM
Scream at the Sky
RocHaus
Dundee, IL
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Feb 19
Thu • 7:30 PM
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Feb 19
7:30 PM
Squinny
Cactus Club
Milwaukee, WI
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Feb 20
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Feb 20
8:00 PM
Embittered
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Feb 20
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Feb 20
8:00 PM
Schur
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Feb 21
Sat • 6:30 PM
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Feb 21
6:30 PM
Local Metal Showcase
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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Feb 21
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Feb 21
8:00 PM
Author and Punisher
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Feb 22
Sun • 6:00 PM
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Feb 22
6:00 PM
Exhorder
Hobart Art Theater
Hobart, IN
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Feb 23
Mon • 8:00 PM
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Feb 23
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Wheel - Band
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Feb 25
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Feb 25
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Primeval Well
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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Mar 3
Tue • 7:30 PM
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Mar 3
7:30 PM
Beartooth
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Mar 4
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Mar 4
7:00 PM
Bad Omens, Beartooth & President
Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
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Mar 6
Fri • 10:00 PM
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Mar 6
10:00 PM
Aeon
Outset
Chicago, IL
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Mar 7
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Mar 7
7:30 PM
Angel Du$t, Big Boy & Bad Beat
X-Ray Arcade
Cudahy, WI
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Mar 8
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Mar 8
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Angel Du$t
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Mar 8
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Mar 8
7:00 PM
Galactic Empire
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Mar 11
Wed • 6:30 PM
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Mar 11
6:30 PM
Weeping Wound
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Mar 11
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Mar 11
7:00 PM
Volumes - Band
X-Ray Arcade
Cudahy, WI
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Mar 12
Thu • 6:30 PM
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Mar 12
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Volumes - Band
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Mar 13
Fri • 6:00 PM
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Mar 13
6:00 PM
VCTMS
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Mar 13
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Mar 13
8:00 PM
Sebastian Bach
Des Plaines Theatre
Des Plaines, IL
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Mar 14
Sat • 6:45 PM
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Mar 14
6:45 PM
Varials
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Mar 15
Sun • 6:30 PM
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Mar 15
6:30 PM
The Convalescence
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Mar 18
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Mar 18
7:00 PM
Haunt & Intranced
X-Ray Arcade
Cudahy, WI
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Mar 18
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Mar 18
7:00 PM
Orbit Culture
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Mar 20
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Mar 20
7:00 PM
Testament
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Mar 20
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Mar 20
8:00 PM
Orbit Culture
The Rave II - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Mar 21
Sat • 7:20 PM
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Mar 21
7:20 PM
Burning Witches
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Mar 22
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Mar 22
8:00 PM
Testament
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Mar 24
Tue • 8:00 PM
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Mar 24
8:00 PM
Voivod
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Mar 25
Wed • 5:30 PM
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Mar 25
5:30 PM
Lamb Of God, Kublai Khan TX & Fit For An Autopsy
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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Mar 26
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Mar 26
7:00 PM
Wolves At The Gate & Convictions
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Mar 27
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Mar 27
7:00 PM
Dark Tranquillity, Soen, & Persefone
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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Mar 27
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Mar 27
8:00 PM
Steel Panther
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Mar 28
Sat • 6:30 PM
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Mar 28
6:30 PM
Erra & Currents
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Mar 29
Sun • 5:30 PM
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Mar 29
5:30 PM
Erra & Currents
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Mar 29
Sun • 6:00 PM
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Mar 29
6:00 PM
Obscura
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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Mar 30
Mon • 6:00 PM
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Mar 30
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Hanabie
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Mar 30
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Mar 30
7:00 PM
Steel Panther
Hobart Art Theater
Hobart, IN
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Mar 31
Tue • 6:30 PM
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Mar 31
6:30 PM
Erra & Currents
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Apr 2
Thu • 6:30 PM
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Apr 2
6:30 PM
GWAR, Soulfly & King Parrot
Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 4
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Apr 4
7:30 PM
Emperor
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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Apr 5
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Apr 5
8:00 PM
Die Krupps
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 6:00 PM
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Apr 10
6:00 PM
Touche Amore
Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 15
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Apr 15
8:00 PM
The Free Label
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 16
7:00 PM
Uli Jon Roth
Hobart Art Theater
Hobart, IN
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Apr 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Apr 17
7:00 PM
Snuffed On Sight
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Apr 17
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Apr 17
8:00 PM
Uli Jon Roth
Des Plaines Theatre
Des Plaines, IL
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Apr 18
Sat • 6:00 PM
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Apr 18
6:00 PM
Maiden Chicago
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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Apr 18
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Apr 18
8:00 PM
Uli Jon Roth
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Apr 18
Sat • 9:00 PM
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Apr 18
9:00 PM
Temptress
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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Apr 19
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Apr 19
7:00 PM
Steel Panther
Des Plaines Theatre
Des Plaines, IL
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Apr 19
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Apr 19
7:00 PM
UADA & Mortiis
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Apr 20
Mon • 7:30 PM
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Apr 20
7:30 PM
Slaughter to Prevail, Whitechapel & Attila
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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Apr 21
Tue • 7:30 PM
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Apr 21
7:30 PM
Helloween
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Apr 23
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Apr 23
8:00 PM
Femtanyl
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 24
Fri • 6:25 PM
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Apr 24
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Behemoth
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Apr 25
Sat • 6:30 PM
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Apr 25
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Behemoth
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Apr 26
Sun • 4:30 PM
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Apr 26
4:30 PM
The Mini Gun Mini Run Tour: Fight From Within & Autumn Lies Burried
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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Apr 27
Mon • 6:30 PM
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Apr 27
6:30 PM
Defeated Sanity
X-Ray Arcade
Cudahy, WI
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Apr 28
Tue • 6:30 PM
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Apr 28
6:30 PM
Defeated Sanity
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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May 1
Fri • 6:00 PM
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May 1
6:00 PM
Cattle Decapitation
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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May 1
Fri • 7:30 PM
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May 1
7:30 PM
Avatar
Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI
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May 2
Sat • 6:30 PM
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May 2
6:30 PM
Bloodywood
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 7:00 PM
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May 2
7:00 PM
The Black Dahlia Murder
The Rave II - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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May 6
Wed • 7:00 PM
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May 6
7:00 PM
Lords of Acid
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 9
Sat • 8:00 PM
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May 9
8:00 PM
Dry Kill Logic
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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May 12
Tue • 6:30 PM
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May 12
6:30 PM
All That Remains, Born of Osiris & Dead Eyes
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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May 12
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
May 12
7:00 PM
In Flames
The Rave II - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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May 14
Thu • 6:00 PM
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May 14
6:00 PM
Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm
Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Gary, IN
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May 14
Thu • 6:30 PM
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May 14
6:30 PM
Corrosion of Conformity
Outset
Chicago, IL
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May 14
Thu • 7:30 PM
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May 14
7:30 PM
Architects
Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI
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May 15
Fri • 6:30 PM
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May 15
6:30 PM
Sepultura
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 8:00 PM
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May 15
8:00 PM
Fozzy
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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May 16
Sat • 5:30 PM
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May 16
5:30 PM
Freak On a Leash
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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May 16
Sat • 7:00 PM
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May 16
7:00 PM
Dethklok & Amon Amarth
Landmark Credit Union Live
Milwaukee, WI
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May 17
Sun • 2:30 PM
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May 17
2:30 PM
Sepultura
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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May 17
Sun • 7:00 PM
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May 17
7:00 PM
Jiluka
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 17
Sun • 8:30 PM
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May 17
8:30 PM
Oranssi Pazuzu
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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May 18
Mon • 7:00 PM
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May 18
7:00 PM
The Hu - Band
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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May 19
Tue • 4:45 PM
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May 19
4:45 PM
Chaos and Carnage: Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex & Bodysnatcher
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 19
Tue • 7:00 PM
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May 19
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Cradle of Filth
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 20
Wed • 7:00 PM
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May 20
7:00 PM
Archspire
The Rave - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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May 20
Wed • 7:30 PM
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May 20
7:30 PM
Kreator
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 22
Fri • 5:30 PM
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May 22
5:30 PM
Black Veil Brides, From Ashes to New & As December Falls
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 22
Fri • 6:00 PM
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May 22
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Archspire
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 23
Sat • 7:00 PM
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May 23
7:00 PM
Decibel Magazine Tour: Cryptopsy, Necrot, Fulci & Blood Monolith
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 24
Sun • 6:00 PM
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May 24
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Thornhill
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 24
Sun • 7:30 PM
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May 24
7:30 PM
Infected Rain
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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May 27
Wed • 7:00 PM
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May 27
7:00 PM
Alpha Wolf
The Rave II - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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May 29
Fri • 8:00 PM
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May 29
8:00 PM
Prince Daddy and The Hyena
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 5
Fri • 3:00 PM
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Jun 5
3:00 PM
Milwaukee Metalfest: Acid Bath - Friday
Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI
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Jun 6
Sat • 3:00 PM
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Jun 6
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Milwaukee Metalfest: Killswitch Engage - Saturday
Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI
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Jun 6
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Jun 6
7:00 PM
Spite
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Jun 7
Sun • 3:00 PM
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Jun 7
3:00 PM
Milwaukee Metalfest: Ministry - Sunday
Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI
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Jun 7
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Jun 7
8:00 PM
Witch Club Satan
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Jun 20
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Jun 20
7:00 PM
Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Jul 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Jul 16
7:00 PM
Static-X
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Jul 30
Thu • 6:00 PM
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Jul 30
6:00 PM
Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Aug 29
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Aug 29
8:00 PM
3 Inches of Blood
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Sep 5
Sat • 6:30 PM
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Sep 5
6:30 PM
Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Sep 22
Tue • 7:15 PM
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Sep 22
7:15 PM
Iron Maiden & Megadeth
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Sep 25
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Sep 25
8:00 PM
Hammerfall
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Sep 26
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Sep 26
7:30 PM
Hammerfall
Hobart Art Theater
Hobart, IN
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Oct 9
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Oct 9
8:00 PM
W.A.S.P.
Des Plaines Theatre
Des Plaines, IL
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Oct 10
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Oct 10
8:00 PM
W.A.S.P.
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Oct 16
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Oct 16
8:00 PM
W.A.S.P. & KK's Priest
Pabst Theater
Milwaukee, WI
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Find the Best Metal Concerts in Des Plaines for 2026

Des Plaines is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular metal concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Metal Concerts in Des Plaines This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 7 metal concerts happening around Des Plaines this weekend! Here are the most popular metal concerts happening in Des Plaines from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Scream at the Sky Feb 19 RocHaus $35
Squinny Feb 19 Cactus Club $62
Schur Feb 20 Garcias Chicago $64
Embittered Feb 20 Reggie's Rock Club $66
Local Metal Showcase Feb 21 The Forge - Joliet $66
Author and Punisher Feb 21 Reggie's Rock Club $78
Exhorder Feb 22 Hobart Art Theater $84

Cheap Things to Do in Des Plaines This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Des Plaines that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling metal concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Scream at the Sky Feb 19 RocHaus $35
Squinny Feb 19 Cactus Club $62
Schur Feb 20 Garcias Chicago $64
Embittered Feb 20 Reggie's Rock Club $66
Local Metal Showcase Feb 21 The Forge - Joliet $66
Author and Punisher Feb 21 Reggie's Rock Club $78
Exhorder Feb 22 Hobart Art Theater $84

Top Venues in Des Plaines, IL

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Allstate Arena
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United Center
Chicago, IL
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
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Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee, WI
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The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
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Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
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