Guitarists Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes, along with drummer Matt Garstka, make up the distinctive band that is Animals As Leaders. Their name alone represents the band's individual approach to producing and performing metal music, characterized by their signature instrumental sound. This much-anticipated jaunt will see them celebrate the 10th anniversary of their third studio album, "The Joy Of Motion," by performing the full album for fans!

King Diamond aka Kim Bendix Petersen is the undisputed king of Danish metal, frontman of Mercyful Fate and the star of his own self-named band, accomplished guitarist and bassist, he's been a frontrunner in the Scandinavian metal scene since the mid-1970s and now - despite being almost 60 years old - is showing no signs of slowing down.

The Swedish heavy metal gods return to North America for a special series of concerts. Led by Mikael Akerfeld, Opeth have forged a reputation as one of the genre's most experimental forces, following in the footsteps of their progressive rock idols by incorporating jazz, classical, folk and blues influences into their sprawling - and hauntingly melodic - tracks.

Gwar is a heavy metal band formed in Richmond, VA, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo themes. Their grotesque costumes make them easy to identify, and their science-fiction mythology theme only adds to the band portrayal of them being warriors.

Heavy-hitting rock band The Warning are hitting the road this fall to celebrate the release of their newest album Keep Me Fed. The three-piece band made up of Villarreal Vlez sisters, hailing from Monterrey Mexico will be heading all over North America, a far cry from their days of practicing music on the Rock Band video games. If you're a fan of Foo Fighters, Halestorm, Guns N' Roses, or the Pretty Reckless, you'll love The Warning. It's a night of face-melting, eardrum-bursting hard rock music, need we say more?

Pennsylvania alternative rock five-piece Balance and Composure head out on tour across North America this fall in support of their latest album With You In Spirit! Released on October 4th, their fourth studio album was first teased with the singles "Cross to Bear" and "Sorrow Machine" in spring, two dark, brooding but massive sounding songs which give a sign of what's to come.