Every summer there are only a few metal bands that tour the USA. Yes, we have a few big draw metal bands like Megadeth, Lamb of God & Mastodon and Limp Bizkit and a few smaller draw bands like Veil of Maya, I Prevail and Halestorm come through the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix, Arizona area). The majority of the metals bands are performing at the numerous festivals in Europe (and a few festivals in USA). This drought usually lasts from Memorial Day until Labor Day (end of May to Beginning of September).
So, we are almost done with summer here (actually it is still hot here until end of October), and the metal bands are starting to stack up. Over the next 3 months we have a multitude of metal bands coming to Phoenix area. Below is just a few of the great bands we will have the opportunity to see.
Sept 10th Five Finger Death Punch
Sept 15th Slipknot
Sept 15th Mac Sabbath
Sept 18th UDO
Sept 26th Lord Of The Lost
Oct 2nd KK Priest & Accept
Oct 3rd Korn
Oct 6th Fleshgod Apocalypse & Ingested
Oct 9th Iron Maiden
Oct 14th HateBreed
Oct 18th Judas Priest & Sabaton
Oct 18th GWAR
Oct 21st The Black Dahlia Murder & Dying Fetus
Oct 24th Testament & Kreator
Oct 29th Opeth
Nov 1st Fit For An Autopsy
Nov 6th Queensryche
Nov 9th Soulfly
Nov 29th Animals As Leader
Dec 2nd King Diamond, Overkill & Night Demon
Dec 7th W.A.S.P., Death Angel & Unto Others
I know I might have missed one of the bands that you want to see, but this list is just a sampling of what we have upcoming to the valley. So, save up your money and I hope to see you there.
Fred Kuhlman
Editor & Staff Photographer
Beneath A Desert Sky
