If your band is playing a show or you know of a show that isn’t listed here, email me the details including who is playing, what venue it is at, how much it costs and a promo flyer image to DCHeavyMetal@Gmail.com and I’ll list it here. If you’re playing a DIY show and can’t be bothered to make a flyer up real quick, don’t be surprised if I can’t be bothered to list the show.
July 2017
Promo Video:
Date:
Friday, July 28th, 2017
Touring Bands:
Slayer
Lamb Of God
Behemoth
Venue:
Pier Six Pavilion (website)
731 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$35.50 – $55.50 (before fees) from Ticket Master
Doors: Ages:
6pm All Ages
Notes:
The Live Nation event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Quite the line up! Slayer headlines Pier 6 in the inner harbor of Baltimore with guests Lamb Of God and Behemoth. It will be a bit weird since this is a seated venue and like, how are you not supposed to most when you’re watching Slayer, especially if you’re up close?
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Slayer
Date:
Saturday, July 29th, 2017
Event Name:
Chelsea Manning Benefit Show
Bands:
Foehammer
Mountain Goat
Myopic
Ashes Of Mankind
Ash Prayer
Venue:
The Pinch (website)
3548 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 (map)
Cost:
$10 at the door
Doors: Ages:
7pm All Ages
Notes:
Proceeds of this show will go to the Chelsea Manning Welcome Home Fund
The Facebook event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Here’s a sick show for a great cause! Local doom metal masters Foehammer headline a great line up which includes black metal from Myopic, death metal from Ashes of Mankind and an opening set by Boston based ambient/noise project Ash Prayer. Come out and headbang for hero Chelsea Manning!
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#ChelseaManningBenefit
August 2017
Date:
Saturday, August 5th, 2017
Event Name:
Nuclear Thrashing Attack
Touring Bands:
Sauron
Lethal Shöck
Black Mass
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
El Gran Chaparral (Facebook)
8307 Annapolis Rd, New Carrollton, MD 20784 (map)
Cost:
$20 at the door
Doors: Ages:
8pm All Ages
Notes:
The Facebook event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Underground thrash is coming to El Gran Chaparral! Sauron from East Lansing, Michigan headlines with Lethal Shöck from Chicago and Black Mass from Boston supporting.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Sauron
Date:
Sunday, August 6th, 2017
Tour Name:
Wall Of Sound Tour 2017
Touring Bands:
Marty Friedman
Scale The Summit
The Fine Constant
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$28 day of show
$23 ($32.13 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
7pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Marty Friedman was the lead guitarist in Megadeth throughout the 90s but after he left Dave Mustaine and crew he moved to Japan and formed a new band. Still shredding with his solo band, they’re returning to Friedman’s native state of Maryland to play the Baltimore Soundstage to play an eclectic set that will feature songs from his current and previous bands as well as various covers of other bands, and of course tunes from his newly released album, Wall of Sound.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#MartyFriedman
Date:
Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
Tour Name:
But Wait… There’s More! 2017 Tour
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
The Pinch (website)
3548 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 (map)
Cost:
$18 at the door
$16.75 (no fees) from Extremity Retained
Doors: Ages:
7pm All Ages
Notes:
The Facebook event page for this concert is here
Comments:
The crossover thrash legends D.R.I. are bringing their dirty, rotten, imbecilic band back to the Pinch for a show that’s sure to be a rager.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#DRI
Date:
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017
Tour Name:
Rite Of Passage Tour 2017
Touring Bands:
Uhtcearu
Local Bands:
Dagger Moon
Helgamite
Venue:
Atlas Brew Works (website)
2052 West Virginia Ave NE #102, Washington, DC 20002 (map)
Cost:
$10 from Gift Rocker
Doors: Ages:
4pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 4pm, show starts at 7:30pm
The Facebook event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Uhtcearu is a melodic black metal band from Wisconsin. They are touring to support the 2nd album, For Darkness To Subside and this is their stop in our area. They’re playing with Citadel (featuring members of Ilsa) and Helgamite, a stoner/doom band from Rileyville, Virginia. This show is presented by DCHeavyMetal.com but it isn’t a “metal night” like we put on sometimes, it’s just a kick ass show.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Uhtcearu
Date:
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
Tour Name:
The Optimist North America August 2017
Touring Bands:
Anathema
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$28 day of show
$23 ($32.13 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
6pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Anathema is one of the old Peaceville Three doom metal bands from the 90s. Their sound has changed over the years however, now they sound more like a post rock band it would seem. Still epic sounding, just not really doomy anymore.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Anathema
September 2017
Date:
Saturday, September 9th, 2017
Bands:
Apocalyptica
Venue:
Lincoln Theatre (website)
1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (map)
Cost:
$35 ($47.50 after fees) from Ticket Fly
$65 ($71.59 after fees) meet & greet upgrade (does not include a ticket) from One Live Media
Doors: Ages:
6:30pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm
Lincoln Theatre’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
In 1996 Apocalyptica released their debut album which was entirely comprised of Metallica covers. Back in those days the band didn’t have a drummer or vocalist and now they’re celebrating the 20th anniversary (or 21st I suppose) of the Apocalyptica plays Metallica by Four Cellos with a tour. They’ve gone back to their roots and will be playing a set comprised of Metallica covers from that album as well as other Metallica covers.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Apocalyptica
Date:
Thursday, September 14th, 2017
thru
Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Event Name:
Shadow Woods Metal Fest (website and Facebook)
Bands:
Aerial Ruin
Amigo The Devil
Castle
Dee Calhoun
BearstorM
Black Table
Elagabalus
Foehammer
Green Elder
Heavy Temple
Hexis
Human Bodies
MoMe
Panopticon
Percussor
Seasick Gladiator
The Owls Are Not What They Seem
Toke
Vastum
Zud
Venue:
Camp Hidden Valley (website)
4722 Mellow Rd, White Hall, MD 21161 (map)
Cost:
All ticket options from Brown Paper Tickets
$140 ($145.89 after fees) early bird weekend pass
$175 ($182.12 after fees) weekend pass (on sale 3/17 at 12pm)
Notes:
Ages 21+ Only
The Facebook event page for this festival is here
Comments:
Shadow Woods Metal Fest is back for its third installment. Despite the name and imagery, it’s not really a black metal fest but actually showcases a lot of different styles of metal. The main focus is on seeing bands outdoors and camping.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#ShadowWoodsMetalFest
Date:
Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Tour Name:
Battle Of The Bays American Tour 2017
Touring Bands:
Exodus
Obituary
Power Trip
Dust Bolt
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$30 day of show
$23 ($32.13 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
6pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
What a line up! San Francisco thrashers Exodus are co-headlining with one of the legends of Tampa’s death metal scene, Obituary! If that wasn’t good enough for you they’ve got some killer support from Texas based crossover thrash band Power Trip and German thrash band Dust Bolt. I highly recommend getting there early for Dust Bolt, they are sick and rarely get the chance to come over to the US.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Exodus
Date:
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Tour Name:
The Double Homicide Tour
Touring Bands:
Decapitated
Thy Art Is Murder
Fallujah
Ghost Bath
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$22 day of show
$18 ($26.75 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
6pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Polish death metal band Decapitated are returning to tour the US and they’re playing with a couple of deathcore bands in Thy Art Is Murder and Fallujah. For some reason the hipster black metal band Ghost Bath was added to this bill, which seems totally out of place but hey, maybe they’ll make some new fans.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Decapitated
Date:
Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Touring Bands:
UFO
Saxon
Jared James Nichols
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$38 day of show
$33 ($42.91 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
6:30pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
NWOBHM titans UFO and Saxon are touring together and coming to Baltimore! They bring along with them Jared James Nichols, a guitarist known for playing a 70s style of rock along the lines of Cream and Mountain.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#UFO
Date:
Saturday, September 30th, 2017
Tour Name:
Tour Of The Witch USA 2017
Touring Bands:
Witchtrap
Local Bands:
Don’t know who they are yet
Venue:
???
Cost:
$??
Doors: Ages:
?pm All Ages
Notes:
More info soon!
Comments:
Colombian thrash metal band Witchtrap are touring the US again and the final show of that tour is coming to our area.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Witchtrap
October 2017
Date:
Monday, October 2nd, 2017
Tour Name:
Blood Stained Earth Tour 2017
Bands:
Venom Inc.
Goatwhore
Toxic Holocaust
The Convalescence
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$25.30 day of show
$22 ($30.11 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
6pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Venom Inc. is made up of former Venom members Mantas, Abaddon and Demolition Man (basically everyone but Cronos). They’ve got some new tunes out but let’s be honest, we’re all going to this show to hear the old Venom classics live!
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#VenomInc
Date:
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Tour Name:
Point Blank with Soulfly
Bands:
Soulfly performing Nailbomb songs
Harm’s Way
Noisem
Lody Kong
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$27.50 day of show
$24.20 ($31.37 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
6pm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Nailbomb was formed in the early 90s by Max Cavalera (then of Sepultura, now of Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy) and Alex Newport (of Fudge Tunnel). The side project only released one album, Point Blank, which was released in 1994. On this tour Max Cavalera and Soulfly will be performing that album in its entirety (give it a listen here).
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Soulfly
Date:
Friday, October 27th, 2017
and
Saturday, October 28th, 2017
Event Name:
Satan’s Unholy Abomination Festival 5
Bands:
Inferno
Utuk-Xul
Alastor Sanguinary Embryo
Empty
Pheretron
Maledictvs
Panychida
Sardonic Witchery
Ignis Noctem
Holocaust
Vesterian
Savage Nekropolis
Ancient Sacrifice
Xeukatre
Athame
Sacrilegius
Ehecatl
Venue:
H Restaurante & Night Club (Facebook)
11300 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 (map)
Cost:
$35 Friday
$40 Saturday
Doors: Ages:
?pm All Ages
Notes:
The Facebook event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Satan’s Unholy Abomination fest is back with another two day line up of black metal bands from the US, Europe and Latin America!
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#SUAF5
Date:
Saturday, October 28th, 2017
and
Sunday, October 29th, 2017
Name:
Days Of Darkness Festival (Facebook)
Saturday Bands:
Neurosis
Manilla Road
Captain Beyond
Perturbator
Elder
Cavity
Dance With The Dead
dälek
Computer Magic
Crypt Sermon
Alms
Sunday Bands:
Om
Cirith Ungol
Warning
Boris
GosT
Unearthly Trance
Le Matos
Bongripper
Magic Sword
Night Demon
Asthma Castle
Venue:
Rams Head Live (website)
20 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$52 ($55 after fees) for either Saturday or Sunday
$102 ($105 after fees) for weekend pass
All ticket options are from Event Brite
Doors: Ages:
?pm All Ages
Notes:
The Facebook event page for this festival is here
Warning will be playing their 2006 album Watching From A Distance
Comments:
The people behind Maryland Deathfest are hosting this festival the weekend before Halloween! It has a pretty good line up of mostly stoner/doom (with a few oddballs like dälek and GosT as well).
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#DaysOfDarkness
November 2017
Date:
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Touring Bands:
Brujeria
Voodoo Glow Skulls
Piñata Protest
Venue:
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
$25 day of show
$20.50 ($29.56 after fees) from Ticket Fly
Doors: Ages:
6:30pmpm All Ages
Notes:
Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm
Baltimore Soundstage’s event page for this concert is here
Comments:
Brujeria is a Mexican metal band with mysterious members that don’t reveal their identities. Their songs are all in Spanish and as you might suspect these guys have some things to say about our current president.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#Brujeria
May 2018
Date:
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
thru
Sunday, May 27th, 2018
Event Name:
Maryland Deathfest XVI
Bands:
16
Abhomine
Bloodbath
Blood Incantation
Broken Hope
Coven
Chthe’ilist
Destroyed In Seconds
Dead Infection
Durian
Enemy Soil
Evoken
Eyehategod
God Dethroned
Gutted
Lord Gore
Opera IX
Phrenelith
Ritual Necromancy
Sadistic Intent
Sinister
Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition
Ufomammut
Wormrot
Zemial
Venues:
Rams Head Live (website)
20 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
and
Baltimore Soundstage (website)
124 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 (map)
Cost:
All tickets are sold via EventBrite here
$210 ($213 after fees) early bird 4 day pass
$125 ($128 after fees) Rams Head VIP pass (you also need an admission ticket)
Notes:
The Facebook event page for this concert is here
Comments:
The first wave of bands were announced on June 26th here. Early bird and Rams Head VIP tickets went on sale the same day, however single day and single venue multi-passes will be available at a later date.
Direct link to this concert listing:
https://dcheavymetal.com/upcoming-concerts/#MDFXVI
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you guys are cool
Thanks for having this site!!
Awesome site for concert info guys!!! thanks!!!
thanks!
This is great site. Keep it up!!
Sick site, keep it up!
Thank you!! Finally a site to combine all metal shows.
Good list. Keep it up!
As always, nice info, Chris.
thanks for putting these together! very useful info dc needs.
Yes, very awesome! Thank you!
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Metal Chris, you could not be more awesome. Thank you so much for keeping this list going! If I ever run into you at one of these gigs, the beers are on me, dude.
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Had lots of fun at the Ghost show, It was fucking beautiful. Once again thanx for the site, new to area and pleased with this healthy metal sceene. DC knows how to tear shit up… See ya’ll at the Testament show!
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This site is really cool for letting people updated for their favorite metal band concerts and tours….
M/A was the band that got me into the genre many years ago.I’ve never seen them live and I pretty much adore you for making my day with the news that they are touring to a place I can see them….. in only a few months. I thank you big big. :-)
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By any chance did you whats the latest the buses run in Springfield, VA? I wil be livig in Washingon DC, but I would not have a problem going there, only getting back home.
Thanks
I don’t know but you can probably find out on the Metro’s website: http://www.wmata.com
Also check out the local Fairfax Connector busses:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector.
(A good guide is on page 2 of the Metro section in the Sept. 2 Washington post.)
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Love the updates. I know DORO and SISTER SIN are coming to Empire (http://www.empire-nova.com/eventdetails.aspx?eventId=294 ) and Baltimore Soundstage next year.
this site is really cool! Thanks for keeping us up to date with shows!
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Would miss out and never hear about many of these local shows happening without it.
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