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Hard Rock events in Los Angeles this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Hard Rock Events This Weekend · Los Angeles

Hairosmith, Like Zeppelin, Planet Caravan, Little Sister

Prtty Ridiculous, Doomboyz, Problumaddix, The Fearalist, Sarelle, House of Venice


Drunk Horse, Lost Goat

Rikki Rockett, The Rockett Mafia, American Jetset, Bonnie Brae, Philthy Rych, Neighbors by Chance

The Rockett Mafia, Reliquae

Saliva, Satellite Citi

Forever Sevenfold, Be Quiet and Drive, Everything Zen, Fred's of the Stone Age

Atomic Punks

Twenty 2 Salute, Firing All Cylinders, My Last Goodbye, Slanderus, Rain Brings Weather

The Anti Groupies, Chevy Metal, The Alive

Wayward Sons
Sound profile
A high-energy, vocal-driven sound.
Hard rock emerged in the mid-1960s, evolving from garage rock and blues-rock influences into a high-intensity sound defined by distorted electric guitars, prominent bass, and powerful drumming. The genre is characterized by driving 4/4 rhythms, mid-to-upfast tempos, and aggressive yet melodic vocal performances that convey a sense of rebellion and raw power. While it shares common roots with heavy metal, hard rock typically retains a more bluesy, pentatonic foundation and less abrasive sonic textures. This genre acts as a critical bridge between classic rock and the more extreme subgenres of metal, emphasizing anthemic hooks and virtuoso guitar solos that maintain significant commercial appeal.
Also known as: Heavy Rock
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