Thrash metal titans Metallica are without a doubt one of the most influential and successful heavy bands of all time. Formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, Metallica broke into the mainstream with '...And Justice for All' before their self-titled fifth album, containing the breakout track 'Enter Sandman', propelled them to global superstardom.

Grammy award nominated hard rock juggernaut Mastodon came together in the late 90s in Atlanta, and have firmly established themselves as one of modern metal's finest, and one more than happy to throw their prog, jazz and glam influences into the mix. With tracks like "Curl of the Burl", "High Road" and "Sultan's Curse" bagging them Grammy nominations and awards, and solidifying their rock status with fans.

Grammy-nominated heavy metal singer-songwriter Geoff Tate is bringing the 'Operation: Mindcrime, The Final Chapter' tour to the United States. As one of the founding members of the progressive metal band Queensrche, Tate spent 30 years with the band, writing songs and performing vocals on 12 of their albums. Tate promises a mix of Queensrche and solo hits, so get to a show and witness metal history in the making!

Emo rock legends Hawthorne Heights hit the road across North America to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed album 'If Only You Were Lonely'! The influential band from Ohio were at the forefront of the mid 2000s emotional post-hardcore movement, with their perfect mix of aggression and vulnerability resonating with a generation of fans seeking music that was both cathartic and relatable.

It was only a matter of time before the ferocity and jaggedness of punk rock met with the bone-shaking boom of metal, and that it did in the early 80s when punk-metal fusion pioneers Corrosion Of Conformity formed in North Carolina. Fuelled by the constant presence of guitarist Woody Weatherman, the ever evolving collective shifted away from the restrictive metal conventions of the time, fusing hardcore, sludgy heavy metal with an edgier, more aggressive sound, and hard-hitting, politically conscious lyrics.

Get your necks ready! With over five hundred million streams and a reputation for technical precision, they're the masters of brutal breakdowns and anthemic melodies. So whether you're drawn to the harsh vocals of Briton Bond, the chunky riffs of Seth Blake, or their pure metalcore experience, Wage War have something to offer metal fans of all persuasions.