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Best Metal & Hard Rock in Hartford

Godsmack at Mohegan Sun Arena

Godsmack

Breaking through barriers with their original sound, Godsmack is one of the most unique alternative shows around. The band comprises founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill and drummer Shannon Larkin. Don't miss a chance to rock out, head banging, and generally bring some noise when Godsmack play live near you!

Beat - King Crimson Tribute at Mortensen Hall - Bushnell 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!

Wage War at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Wage War

Get your necks ready, American metalcore band Wage War are embarking on the 'The Stigma Tour with support from Erra. Formed in Ocala, Florida in 2010 and signed on to indie label Fearless Records in 2015, the band have only gone from strength to strength in the years since. Don't miss your chance to get in the pit and let loose!

Lamb of God at Mohegan Sun Arena

Lamb of God

Grammy-nominated heavy Rock legends Lamb of God are joining forces with Grammy-winners Mastodon! Titled 'Ashes of Leviathan' this tour will be in celebration of the 20th anniversaries of the 2004 albums 'Ashes of the Wake' and 'Leviathan'. Kicking off this summer with support from Kerry King, Malevolence and Unearth. Fans can expect a summer to remember with recent headbangers as well as their genre-defining heavy metal classics!

Motley Crue at Mohegan Sun Arena

Motley Crue

Heavy metal hellraisers Motley Crue are back and looking to cause mayhem. Riding the first wave of glam metal, the band formed in 1981 and quickly gained a reputation for their hedonistic lifestyle and rock'n'roll personas - tattoos, prison stints and drugs, these guys have seen and done it all. Get ready for a night of rock and roll with the legends themselves!

Underoath at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Underoath

Christian metal-rockers Underoath are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their fourth and breakthrough album, 'They're Only Chasing Safety,' in the best way possible: with a new tour! Kicking off in early fall, this tour will showcase all songs from the album as well as fan favorites. They're ready to give you a night to remember, so don't miss it!

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