Metal Shows in Chicago

In the more than two decades since the band's launch, Sabaton has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide and gained a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands in the business. Since their 2005 debut album, they?ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world with their 10 studio albums. They?ve also had eight albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. The band has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for "Breakthrough Artist" in 2011 and "Best Live Band" in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. GRAMMY) as Best Heavy Metal band. Sabaton has also accumulated more than three billion streams across all streaming platforms and almost 2 billion views on YouTube.

Doors @ 630PM, Performance @ 730PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

Doors open at 630PM. Performance begins at 730PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Turnover?s sixth album, Down On Earth is a foundational shift for the band. It?s an evolution encompassing fragments of the various sounds and scenes they?ve cut their teeth in over their decade-spanning career. Honed in with the help of their longtime front of house engineer Zac Montez, Turnover sought out to and succeeded in capturing the essence of their renowned live show to Down On Earth. The album is also the most collaborative in their discography. The band reconvened after 2022?s Myself in the Way and took their time, utilizing the course of four years to hammer out the shape of their new album in the room together, iterating and improvising on ideas, experiences, riffs, and stray lyrics that each member brought to those sessions from lived experiences and life changes over that span.

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM | 17+

Saturday, November 28 Metro & Riot Fest Present… Pegboy with Mary Jam * Rumblehawk $31 Adv. / $41 Day of / 18+ / Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm

Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

With special opener District 97. All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.

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Independent local night out.

King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed heavy psych band has made its name via 4 Full-lengths, 4EPs, and tours with Clutch, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, All Them Witches, The Sword, and Elder.

Friday, December 4 Riot Fest Presents… The Lawrence Arms 12th Annual War on Xmas with Iron Chic * Restoyer $43.50 Adv. / $51 Day of / $86 2-Day Pass / 18+ / Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM

FaceEater is an alternative rap project that began in 2025 with the goal of making loud-ass, scary music to play live for all of Chicago (and maybe the whole world one day). Their debut album, "FACEEATER", came out this past May. They plan on releasing an experimental rap mixtape later this year. Suroor is your local Pakistani popstar raised in Karachi and now based in Memphis and Chicago, known for her electrifying and immersive live performances as well as her one-of-a-kind fusion of eclectic genres and influences from all over the world. Suroor makes music for the girlypop baddies to the hardcore punks, you'll find yourself shaking ass one moment and moshing the next. Her genre is often described as industrial hyperpop, but draws influence from a wide range of musical genres like alt-R&B and digital hardcore, "creating a 'seasoned smokers' blend for people who are tired of commercial pop" (Issues Mag, 2025). DURTNAP are a nu-metal core band. They are high energy and like to have fun as well as get the crowd engaged with their shows.

Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Independent local night out.

Thursday, December 17 Nick Harris * Off Belay * Jessica Mindrum * $12 Adv. / $15 Day of / 21 & over / Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8pm

Doors open at 530PM. Performance begins at 630PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Bay Area native Daniel Howland, better known as SVDDEN DEATH, is an electronicmusic producer and DJ renowned for his heavy, unnerving, experimental dubstepanthems, and shocking on-stage antics. Well known for fabled projects such as VOYD,Summoning of the Eclipse, MELLODEATH, Masterhand, and Deadroom, to name a few,SVDDEN DEATH has proven to be one of the preeminent musicians standing out in a scene notorious for its noise, smoke, and mirrors.

Wild Horses are dusty folk trio from Grand Rapids, Minnesota where founding members Jed and Ariana met playing open mic nights at the local VFW. Initially picking up gigs as solo artists, the two realized they shared more than just a love of music and were soon married. Recovering from a broken back, Jed was faced with the reality that he couldn't continue working construction. They gave up the house and moved into their 1989 Chevy van with nothing more than each other, their instruments, and a dream to tour and make music. After selling a few acres they got right to work on their debut album Runaway and hit the road. Jed's longtime friend and fellow singer songwriter, Landon Pahl, quit his day job and hopped on the bus to round out Wild Horses as it is today. Their sound evokes visions of the American West and brings the human experience into dynamic melodies and mournful harmonies. The trio has since covered endless miles headlining shows and opening for the likes of Sam Barber, Charley Crockett, and Trampled By Turtles. Along the way, Wild Horses unveiled their independent full-length debut LP Runaway, and a string of singles leading to their forthcoming album, The In Between (out October 2 via Outlaw Foundry/Atlantic Outpost).

Tuesday, January 19 Metro & Empire Productions present… Wolves In The Throne Room * Stygian Bough * Spirit Possession $30 Adv. / $35 Day of / 18+ / Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm Heretics of the Black Metal genre and the Kings of USBM, WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM have returned with sharpened teeth. Their new album Estuary carries the hallmark of their unyielding dedication to the physical craft and analog production techniques, executed with zero cut corners. After more than twenty years, the pioneers of Cascadian Black Metal have neither withered, rested, nor recycled past glories. They continue to rise with unparalleled strength, and Estuary is their most ferocious and genre-bending record to date.

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Thursday, January 28 Tomorrow Never Knows Festival 2027… Clarion * Cheerleader Roadkill * This House is Creaking $22.50 Adv. / $25 Day of / All Ages / Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 6:30pm