Metal Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Metal music emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the United Kingdom and United States, evolving from blues rock and psychedelic rock into a more aggressive sonic landscape. Find upcoming Metal concerts in Los Angeles below.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Metal Events · Los Angeles
Geoff Tate: Operation Mindcrime
Mon, 28 Sep @ 8:00 PM
In Her Own Words X Every Avenue: Perfectly Unfamiliar Tour
Thu, 1 Oct @ 7:00 PM
HammerFall
Thu, 1 Oct @ 7:30 PM
Halestorm
Fri, 2 Oct @ 7:30 PM
Hammerfall, Evergrey, Elvenking, Nox Sinister, Edge of Insanity, Prima Donna Rising
Fri, 2 Oct @ 6:00 PM
Wind Walkers - The "I Don't Belong Here" Tour
Sat, 3 Oct @ 6:30 PM
Chad Gray, Butcher Babies, Devil's Cut
Sun, 4 Oct @ 6:00 PM
Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder - Wrath Across North America 2026
Mon, 5 Oct @ 5:00 PM
Chad Gray: 30 Years of Madnesss
Tue, 6 Oct @ 6:00 PM
Chad Gray: 30 Years of Madnesss
Tue, 6 Oct @ 6:00 PM
80's with Knyght Ryder
Fri, 9 Oct @ 9:00 PM
DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG
Fri, 9 Oct @ 5:30 PM
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg with Left to Suffer & Deterioration
Sat, 10 Oct @ 6:30 PM
Mastodon
Sat, 10 Oct @ 6:00 PM
Loathe: A Stranger to You
Sun, 11 Oct @ 6:30 PM
80's with Knyght Ryder
Fri, 16 Oct @ 9:00 PM
Saosin: 20 Years of Self-Titled
Fri, 23 Oct @ 6:00 PM
Taste Of Chaos
Mon, 26 Oct @ 5:00 PM
Femmes Of Rock
Thu, 29 Oct @ 7:30 PM
W.A.S.P. - 1984 TO HEADLESS
Sat, 31 Oct @ 8:00 PM
Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough Tour
Sat, 31 Oct @ 6:00 PM
WAGE WAR - EMERGENCY BROADCAST TOUR
Sat, 31 Oct @ 6:00 PM
Periphery - A Pale White Dot US Tour
Tue, 10 Nov @ 5:30 PM
Sabaton: Legends on Tour
Thu, 12 Nov @ 6:00 PMSound profile
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About Metal
Metal music emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the United Kingdom and United States, evolving from blues rock and psychedelic rock into a more aggressive sonic landscape. It is characterized by highly distorted electric guitars, emphatic rhythms, dense bass-and-drum sounds, and powerful, often operatic or guttural vocal styles. The genre typically maintains a high-intensity mood, ranging from dark and melancholic to aggressive and triumphant, often exploring themes of rebellion, mythology, or societal critique. Semantically, metal is a direct descendant of rock but distinguishes itself through increased volume, technical complexity, and a darker tonal palette, ultimately spawning a vast ecosystem of diverse sub-genres.
Also known as: Heavy Metal
Metal events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Metal music?
- Metal music emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the United Kingdom and United States, evolving from blues rock and psychedelic rock into a more aggressive sonic landscape. It is characterized by highly distorted electric guitars, emphatic rhythms, dense bass-and-drum sounds, and powerful, often operatic or guttural vocal styles. The genre typically maintains a high-intensity mood, ranging from dark and melancholic to aggressive and triumphant, often exploring themes of rebellion, mythol…
- What Metal events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Metal events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Metal events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Metal music?
- Metal music scores high on energy (92%), grit (85%), vocality (80%), and lower on danceability (40%), valence (35%). These qualities shape the typical Metal sound at live events and club nights.
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