NW METAL CALENDAR
Last updated on 9/30/24.
ANNOUNCEMENT: As a public service, we started this page many years ago to list upcoming metal shows in the Seattle area (and sometimes elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest) as we become aware of them.
WARNING: We get our information from press releases and web sites for the venues for the shows, but we can’t guarantee that what we find and post here will stay accurate as time passes, so check it out for yourself. We don’t promise to update the info if a show is canceled or a band drops off a tour or the venue changes. So before you show up to buy tickets at the door or online, check with the venue to make sure nothing has changed.
CAVEAT: Sometimes our editor doesn’t list a show because he’s unfamiliar with the bands, or because he missed an announcement or forgot to check a venue’s calendar. If you’re a band or a venue and you want us to add your info here, or if you’re a music lover who thinks we ought to list an event you know of, leave a comment below or send an e-mail to: islander@nocleansinging.com
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OCT 2 at Showbox: Boris, Starcrawler
OCT 2 at El Corazon: Undeath, Kruelty, Gates To Hell, Tribal Gaze
OCT 3 at Substation: Master Boot Record
OCT 4 at Substation: Blighted Eye, The Devils of Loudun
OCT 4 at El Corazon: SUNAMI, INGROWN, TORENA, APEX PREDATOR, END OF DAYZ
OCT 6 at Spokane Arena (Spokane): Judas Priest, Sabaton
OCT 7 at Funhouse: Cancerslug, Evelyn’s Casket, The Adverse Effect, Capala
OCT 8 at MODA Center (Portland): Korn, Gojira, Spiritbox
OCT 9 at Angel of the Winds Arena: Judas Priest, Sabaton
OCT 9 at Funhouse: RINGWORM, NO/MAS, HEIRESS, CHAOS SERVANT
OCT 9 at El Corazon: Carnifex, Cryptopsy, Mental Cruelty, Organectomy, Heavy//Hitter
OCT 10 at Tacoma Dome (Tacoma): Korn, Gojira, Spiritbox
OCT 10 at Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds (Portland): Judas Priest, Sabaton
OCT 11 at El Corazon: Miss May I, In Hearts Wake, Traitors, Bloom
OCT 13 at The Neptune: Dying Fetus, The Black Dahlia Murder, Spite, AngelMaker, Vomit Forth
OCT 14 at MODA Center (Portland): Iron Maiden, The Hu
OCT 14 at The Black Lodge: Thou, Slowhole
OCT 15 at Roseland Ballroom (Portland): Dying Fetus, The Black Dahlia Murder, Spite, AngelMaker, Vomit Forth
OCT 16 at Tacoma Dome (Tacoma): Iron Maiden, The Hu
OCT 17 at The Vera Project: Escuela Grind, For Your Health, Wisdom & War
OCT 17 at El Corazon: MISTRESS OF REALITY, GLENN CANNON & THE DAMAGE DONE, TRIP THE WIRE
OCT 18 at Temple Theatre (Tacoma): YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
OCT 18 at Funhouse: Serial Hawk, Aseethe, Heldscalla
OCT 18 at Jules Maes: Death Possession, Verota (more TBA)
OCT 19 at El Corazon: Skeletal Remains, Bewitcher, Phobophilic, Witch Vomit, Born Without Blood
OCT 19 at McCoy’s Tavern (Olympia): Death Possession, Witch Agony, Tendon
OCT 20 at Showbox SoDo: Hatebreed, Carcass, Harms Way, Crypta
OCT 20 at El Corazon: GHOUL, HAGGUS, OXYGEN DESTROYER, TREMENS
OCT 22 at Showbox SoDo: GWAR, Dark Funeral, Squid Pisser
OCT 25 at El Corazon: TERROR, NEGATIVE APPROACH, HAYWIRE
OCT 26 at Rat City Recon: High On Fire, Sandrider, Great Falls, CNTS, more TBA
OCT 27 at Hawthorne Theater (Portland): High On Fire, Exhumed
OCT 28 at Roseland Theater (Portland): W.A.S.P., Armored Saint, Unto Others
OCT 29 at Moore Theatre: W.A.S.P., Armored Saint
OCT 29 at Substation: Earth
OCT 30 at Clock-Out Lounge: Undergang, Miasmatic Necrosis, Caustic Wound
OCT 30 at The Crocodile: Norma Jean, Cancer Bats, Gouged
OCT 31 at Showbox: Animals As Leaders, Plini
OCT 31 at El Corazon: BLISTERED EARTH, HIPPIE DEATH CULT, KADABRA, VACUUM, HELL AWAITS, REAPING FIELDS, PINK BOA
NOV 2 at Substation: Coffins
NOV 6 at El Corazon: Fit For An Autopsy, Bodysnatcher, Distant, Sylosis, Judiciary
NOV 9 at Overkill Lounge (Tacoma): NME, Taist of Iron, Serpent Rider
NOV 9 at Substation: Blood Incantation, Midwife
NOV 9 at Clock-Out Lounge: Early Moods, Sandrider, Dark Mediation
NOV 11 at Overkill Lounge (Tacoma): Nest, Verota, LoudMotor
NOV 12 at Funhouse: Crown Magnetar, Extortionist, Extermination Dismemberment, Atoll, Dark Watch
NOV 13 at Cryptatropa (Olympia): Ruin Lust, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Maneater
NOV 14 at High Water Mark (Portland): Ruin Lust, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Human Effluence, Lethephagia
NOV 15 at Showbox: The Blood Brothers, Filth Is Eternal
NOV 15 at Jules Maes (Portland): Ruin Lust, Ceremonial Bloodbath, Human Effluence, Horse Butcher
NOV 16 at El Corazon: PANZER AG, NITE, DV8R, NORMORIA
NOV 16 at The Black Lodge: Iron Lung, Hologram, The Massacred, Bad Image
NOV 16 at Overkill Lounge (Tacoma): Blood Atonement, Noroth, Infernal Legion
NOV 17 at El Corazon: Crowbar, Morbid Visionz, Heiress, Armed For Apocalypse, Spiral Death Curse
NOV 22 at El Corazon: Seven Kingdoms, Striker, Lutharo
NOV 26 at El Corazon: MASSACRE, PESSIMIST, NOROTH
NOV 30 at El Corazon: Morbid Angel, Suffocation, Uada, Mortiferum, Fulci, Knoll
DEC 3 at El Corazon: Exodus, Havok, Candy, Dead Heat
DEC 9 at Showbox: Zeal & Ardor, Gaerea, Zetra
DEC 14 at El Corazon/Funhouse: RAIN CITY DOOM FEST (Bell Witch, Year of the Cobra, The Well, Witch Ripper, Slow Goat, Ape Machine, Sorcia, Sun Crow, Melancholia, Mother Root)
2025
JAN 7 at El Corazon: Black Flag
JAN 31 at El Corazon: Dopethrone
FEB 11 at El Corazon: Nile, Six Feet Under, Psycroptic, Embryonic Autopsy
FEB 26 at Neumos: Chat Pile, Nightosphere
MAR 10 at El Corazon: Swallow the Sun, Harakiri For The Sky, Ghost Bath, Snakes of Russia
MAR 11 at Neptune Theatre: Alcest, Kælan Mikla
MAR 12 at Funhouse: ENUFF Z’NUFF
APR 5 at Showbox: Refused, Quicksand
MAY 8-9 at The Neptune Theatre: Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Don’t forget Isis at Neumos on June 1!
Thanks for that tip! It’s now added. (We clearly need to pay more regular attention to the Neumo’s calendar.)
Well fuck, it looks like Isis broke up — but according to the band’s statement, they will complete the current tour — which will be their last. Here’s the statement:
http://isistheband.blogspot.com/2010/05/isis-has-reached-end_18.html
Wow, fuck, Finntroll and Barren Earth on the same bill? That’s epic as hell. Of course, no Swedish tour. WTF?
Epic is the word. So sorry for no Sweden . . .
How about The Power of the Riff tour on Aug 19th at Neumo’s?
Man, thanks for that one! I just added it up above.
Although it would be awesome, I’m pretty sure Tesseract won’t be playing on the Periphery/Textures show. Also, you have the date wrong: it’s on the 22nd, not the 26th!
I take it back – it looks like Tesseract will be playing after all! They’re not listed on the posters though. But still, the show is on September 22nd.
Thanks for catching that goof. I’ve fixed the date now — and yes, Tesseract is still listed as performing on the Studio Seven web site.
Funeral Age is playing with Decapitated on October 14th at Studio 7 as well. Please update the info.
Done. Man is that going to be a helluva show.
Very awesome! Thank you very much!
The Ocean is playing with Devin Townsend too!!!!!!!
Wowee. I just updated that.
Super Happy Story Time Land is going to be the only local opener for Deicide on March 18th
Cool! I just added SHSTL to that lineup.
NOV. 15 TDWP, Whitechapel, Enter Shikari, For Today at Roseland Theatre Portland Oregon
Go to the upcoming shows section of truemetalseattleforums.org for the most comprehensive listing of upcoming Metal shows, both local and national.
No
Huntress and Holy Grail opening for Dragonforce on May 5th. Those are the bands many people will go for me thinks.
This should be updated to combine these two shows:
NOV 10 at Showbox SoDo: GWAR, DevilDriver, Cancer Bates, Legacy of Disorder
NOV 10 at Neumos: Napalm Death, Municipal Waste, Exhumed, Attitude Adjustment, Martha Splatterhead’s Revenge
Holy shit. Thanks for that news. I just updated the calendar. Also added that Lamb of God/In Flames show on Dec 16.
March 31st, Metal Alliance 3 at Showbox SoDo. Anthrax, Exodus, Municipal Waste, Holy Grail, plus more TBA.
Dayum! I just added that to our calendar (thanks Dan).
Feb 13, 2013: Graveyard with The Shrine @ Neumos
Great site!
Just added that — thank you!
March 29, 2013: Clutch,
Orange Goblin, Lionize, and KYNG
at Showbox at The Market
Thanks man — I just added that to the calendar.
Friday March 8th
Krystos, Last Bastion, Lb! (Pound)
at 2 Bit Saloon
Mayhem Festival is happening July 3rd. There are some pretty good bands on the list, like Behemoth, Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Machine Head, and Mastodon. And some…not so exciting bands as well.
Man, thanks for that tip. I’ve been hunkered down in a cave the last 2 weeks and missed that announcement. That’s a really mixed lineup, but the awesome part of it is pretty fuckin awesome. I just added it to this page.
There’s definitely a variety. I’m curious to see how all the different stages work, timing-wise and such.
June 19 – Studio Seven: Melechesh, Vreid, Lightning Swords Of Death, Reign Of Lies.
Why must this be on a Wednesday?
That is one badass line-up. I’ve added it to the calendar (thanks for the tip).
Looks like Warbringer’s playing that Overkill/Kreator show as well.
Thanks for that tip. I just added them. That’s going to be quite a show,
Naam is playing Highline on 07/24/13: http://www.bandsintown.com/event/6783350?artist=Naam&came_from=123
Thanks — added this.
Update to the Beneath Oblivion show Aug 15 at the Comet:
Beneath Oblivion, Crawlin’, Witchripper, Portents.
(My band’s Portents and its our 1st show!)
Got it — just made the change.
11/09/13 – RED FANG @ Showbox Market: http://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/244833
Just added that — thanks for the tip.
where’s church of misery? December 4th or 5th
I just added that — it’s Dec 3 at The Crocodile. Thanks for the tip.
I am a die hard metal fan from speed metal to the darkest deepest sickest heaviest metal on earth…..i moved from the Tri state area recently to a place near Detroit Lakes Minnesota…..Any Venue info in the area would be greatly appreciated…ihave been to near 5000 shows in my life and growin up near NYC you can only imagine all the venues in a 10 mile radius let alone a 100 mile radius….i come out here and KAPOOT lmao…Please help I NEED MY METAL!!!!!! ….Im not that far from Fargo dakota but its an hour away….BUT for metal its well worth the ride…i know i can research venues but maybe you can help…that would be DEATHTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…Hornz metal Brethren !,,!-!,,!
Oh man, I feel your pain. Unfortunately, about all I have time to do for this page is try to keep up with what’s happening in the Seattle area where I live, updating it about once a week. It’s really the only part of this site that’s purely local.
i’m from Minneapolis and honestly it’s your best bet for Metal. some bands out of Minneapolis are; False, Tvaer, Hive, Panopticon, Wolf Blood, Circadian Ritual. as far as venues St. Cloud has the Red Carpet Night Club and Minneapolis has a ton of venues (a lot ran through First Ave) and Extreme Noise record store is always worth checking out when you can for records and local show flyers. Detroit lakes is a bit of a drive so this info might not be great for your situation
I don’t know if this is anything people here will be interested in, but Feb 11- at El Corazon, Chelsea Grin (and several other irrelevant bands.)
Yes, I’l add that — and thanks.
Sunday, Jan 26th at Highline – Chapel, Weregoat, Old Skin
https://www.facebook.com/events/257552921067347/
Goddamn, that is one hell of a show. I’ve added it to this page.
I love you
Very kind of you to say so. That makes two of us.
Under the section blogroll on this page, when you click on Northwest Metal Alliance, it comes up with a septic tank on it.
FYI
Ooops! Well, the Northwest Metal Alliance link is obviously defunct. Why it’s redirecting to that septic tank site, I have no idea — not my doing, though it is kind of funny. Anyway, I’ve deleted the link. Reminds me that I need to clean up the blogroll, which I haven’t done in… forever.
I think you have the wrong date for the Carcass show, should be March 29th. \m/
Thanks for catching that error! I’ve corrected the date.
UnHailoed will be performing at Studio Seven March 29, 2014 , Door opens at 6PM. All Ages- Bar 21 +ID UnHailoed has $10 ADV tickets available. Tickets @ door $15
Battle for Allstars Tour. This is a showcase show for Sumerian Records
(Additional bands performing at this show on Studio Seven website)
Thanks man, I just added this to our calendar page.
Horns Up!!!
Unhailoed will be performinig at Louie G’s in Fife, WA, May 2, 2014, Show at 8PM, All Ages- Bar21+ID
Cronological Injustice from Portland, OR is also scheduled to perform.
Contact Louie G’s for tickets.
UnHailoed will be performing at the Hilton in Vancouver, WA July 4, 2014. Show @ 12PM
Cronological Injustice is also scheduled for this show.
More details on this Fourth of July event will be forthcoming on the bands Facebook pagein the near future.
Looks like Loudness cancelled North American tour.
http://www.bravewords.com/news/218501
Thanks — and sorry I missed that. I’ve removed it from the calendar.
Negura Bunget
The Highline. June 7, 2014
http://www.highlineseattle.com/event/538163-negura-bunget-seattle/
HOLY SHIT. Adding that to the calendar now.
Chimaira is playing at hemp fest all the other bands are playing at studio 7
Thanks for that update. I’ve corrected the Studio 7 listing — but I haven’t seen Chimaira on the Hempfest listing. I’ll keep looking.
That’s what I was told by allegaeon so idk
Band’s don’t always know what’s going on ha
Monday July 7 @ The 2 Bit Saloon
Ceremonial Castings (CD Release show)
Drawn & Quartered
Funeral Age
That looks like a great show — I’ve just added it to our calendar page.
The SUMMER SLAUGHTER Tour 2014 w/ THE FACELESS – Rings Of Saturn – Archsphere – Fallujah – Fatality – Black Crown Initiate
Thank you dude! I could have sworn that when this was announced there was no Seattle date, but I’ve now added it to the calendar.
Deathblow, paralyzer, and blood of kings play at Josephines on Aug 9th too..
Thanks — I added it to the calendar. Aug 9 presents a whole bunch of tough choices.
DTA on Nov 18 at studio 7!
Added! Thank you sir.
Thrash invasion Tour with: Onslaught – Artillery – Stryker – Fallen Angels + Guest at Studio 7 November 19
Thanks! — added it
Chimaira’s playing on AUG 16th @ Hempfest on the Peter Mcwilliams stage – 4:00PM. Also, Lacuna Coil & Devil You Know have a show on Sept. 20th @ El Corazon
Thanks — I will add those
RAVEN – Night Demon – Stonebender – Guests at Studio 7 November 2 and also EXODUS – Idolarty From (San Francisco) – Hedon + Guests http://www.studioseven.us/2014/08/monster-concerts-studio-seven-presents-exodus-guests-tickets-go-on-sale-this-saturday-at-12pm/
Thanks — I’ve just added those, along with some other updates.
WHITE CHAPEL – Upon A burning Body – Glass Cloud – Never Met A Deadman – Prometheus at Studio 7 October 31st
Cool — thanks for that tip. I’ve added it to the calendar.
You are providing a true service to humanity here- thank you! See you at the show~
That is possibly the highest accolade we’ve received. 🙂
PAIN OF SALVATION, Wed 9/24. El Corazon!
Damn! I overlooked that, but have now added it to the calendar.
What about Down nd Orange Goblin 12/10 at the showbox?
Good catch — I’ve now added it. Thanks.
Much appreciated
Unfortunately, Children of Bodom and Machine Head is cancelled
Crud — but thanks for the heads up. I’ll note that on the calendar.
https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=7685451
Black Sabbath tribute night, its only five bucks, figured a bunch of people here might be interested. Thanks for keeping this list updated its been a huge help to me.
Thanks for this alert. I’ve added it to the calendar page.
Anthrax is playing at wamu on April 29 with volbeat.
Thanks for that news — I’ve added it to the calendar.
THANK YOU for this. New to Seattle, so it’s hard to find a list of good metal shows. Appreciated and bookmarked.
Welcome to Seattle Rachel and thanks for the note.
ANTAEUS (FRA) / DEMONCY (USA) – BLEED THE WEST TOUR 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 8:00pm
Highline Bar
210 Broadway E, Seattle, Washington 98102
Thank you — I didn’t know about this but will add it to the calendar now.
Electric wizard is playing at neumos on April 13th.
Damn! That’s some news. Just added it to the calendar — thank you. They’re playing with Satan’s Satyrs, who should be a kick in the ass too.
Don’t forget Enslaved and Yob at El Corazon on March 11.
Aaaaagh! And I even posted about the tour on the site. Thanks — I’ve now added that to the calendar. Should be amazing.
Hi. Drummer Oz here in Seattle interested in djent music, etc. I’m versatile if needed for other styles, but I love myself some breakdowns. Moved from so-Cali. 16 years playing drums and id like to hit the stages around the world with a good team. Anybody out there? I also rent a studio space in Fremont. I’m down for short term gigs as well. I’m 24 and ready to go. I also play a little guitar amd plenty of piano/keys. I have some recording equipment as well. Worked hard to get up here. I’d like for a longer term partnership with people who have passports willing to follow through for tours after we spend the next couple years together inspiring people to get on their feet with the things we can collaborate through our rhythms and lyrics. There’s no question about dedication, I only want those who are seriously dedicated to rock out and open up for starters other bands. If anyone is out there, please feel free to message me via email. Thanks. -Oz.
Old man gloom are playing February 27th at The Crocodile. Finally, I get to make a small contribution to NCS.
Holy shit! Thank you! I’ve just added that to this calendar page
I’m not sure if this is your cup of tea but Faith No More is playing at the Paramount in April!
I guess you can’t hear me, but I’m squealing like a small child. Amazing. I’ve added it to the calendar and appreciate the tip.
Thanks for putting this list together – it so helpful.
One correction, Faith No More is playing at the Paramount on April 16, not April 26.
Thank you! I just corrected that goof.
SUMAC are playing the Highline 3/15. Aaron Turner overload, and absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Demoncy
Saturday, February 28 at 6:30pm at Obsidian in Olympia
https://www.facebook.com/events/835948196472859/
Great news. I’ve added that to our calendar page.
Allageaon, (however the fuck you spell it) is playing on march 29th at studio 7 with perception and a few other bands.
Thanks for that tip — I just added it to the calendar. Reminds me that I need to survey the usual venues and update this thing again.
My death metal band tomb of desolation is looking for a drummer. We’re heavily influenced by carcass, hypocrisy, cannibal corpse, etc. Our musicians are high school/college age. Email me at tombofdesolation@gmail.com if you’re interested and I can send you a rough demo.
OCTOBER 3, 2015: Symphony X, Overkill @ Showbox!
Got it — thank you. Just added it.
Ghost just announced US tour: http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/06/09/ghost-announce-black-to-the-future-north-american-headlining-tour/
Seattle: 10/20/15 @ El Corazon
Hell yes — thanks for this. I’m adding it to the calendar now.
August 21, 2015L Rhine, Xoth, Mercy Brown, Rat King @ The Mix
That’s a hell of a line-up. I’ve added it to the calendar — thank you.
http://do206.com/events/2015/8/27/nekrogoblikon
Very cool — it’s now on our calendar.
Must see shows –
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKad5r1UcAAhfBm.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKadfm-VEAACFyA.jpg
Hell yes! Many thanks — I’ve added both shows to our calendar, though there’s a nasty conflict now on August 6. 🙂
http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/kataklysm-and-belphegor-to-destroy-north-america-this-winter
Damn — somehow I missed that announcement. Thanks, I’ve added it to the calendar.
http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/the-black-dahlia-murder-announce-fall-2015-tour-wiron-reagan-harms-way-maruta
Thanks very much for that — I’ve added that to the calendar. Should be a kickass show.
Silver Platters on First Ave South (SODO) Has A Free GHOST Performance on Tuesday August 18th at 7:00pm
Supporting The Unholy Unplugged Tour ~ Performing Songs from New Album “Maliora”
Is the graves at sea show happening today? I can’t find any info
I’m extremely apologetic. Either the show was moved after I originally posted the entry or I just screwed up — but that show was on 8/15, not tonight.
Ok, I thought it was weird there was 2 similar shows this week.
Neumos, 10/27: The Sword w/ Kadavar + Windhand + All Them Witches + Danava + Monolord
Great, thanks. I’ve added that to the calendar.
Got a few October Rhine shows for you:
Substation, October 8: Rhine, Hexengeist & Guns Of Barisal
Kraken, October 16: Odyssian, Devils Hunt Me Down, Rhine, and Ocean Of Obsession
Lucky Liquor, October 26: Rhine & Thread The Sky
Cool — I’ve added all those shows now.
gwar Oct 20, 2015
http://www.axs.com/events/281946/gwar-tickets?aff=usaffbandsintown
Wow, can’t believe I missed that one. It’s now on the list.
Trivium & Mark Tremonti @ Studio Seven, Oct 17th!
http://www.studioseven.us/2015/07/2015-harddrive-live-tour-with-trivium-tremonti-tickets-go-on-sale-this-friday-12pm-pst/
Now added, thanks.
Epica has cancelled their September 23 Show at Neumos. Eluveitie will headline.
Thanks, I just made that change,
FYI, for Black Harvest on 10/14 the last band is Void Wraith, not Void Wrath.
Thanks, I fixed that typo.
*10/24
Fucking rad! Thanks!
Awesome resource! Thanks!!!
You’re welcome!
My doom band Autumn Mourning is playing our first show Oct 23rd at the Redmond firehouse. If you could add it that would be great.
I’ll add it.
Iron Maiden – April11th – Tacoma Dome
Woah… yes, I think I’d better add that.
By any chance, do you know a good site to be aware of all the west coast shows? Thank you!
Sorry, I don’t.
You, my friend, are rad!
Thank you!
you forgot Helloween man! (I believe it was March 8)
Whoops, I meant March 6
Got it — thanks. Just added it to the calendar.
You forgot to delete the rescheduled venom show on the 23rd and Black Breath is playing on the 17th of December @ neumos.
Keep up the good work!
Many thanks — I made those changes, plus added a few other items discovered while perusing the Neumos calendar. I’ve got some more updating to do later today.
What time does Nashville Pussy go on tonight?
Don’t know. Four bands before them and El Corazon says the show starts at 8:30.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
🙂
I know you mostly list Seattle shows, but Portland Has a pretty rad little Festival called Famine Fest (Feb 19+20). Mitochondrion, Auroch, Sadistic Intent, Acephalix, Noothgrush, and twenty other bands. Might be worth fighting the I5 traffic
Thanks — I finally got around to adding that beast of a fest, as well as the Northwestern Black Circle Festival in April.
I personally like the idea of seeing what is going on all around the Pacific Northwest. I know Seattle, Portland, and sometimes Olympia are not the only places doing shows. The NW is getting too big for that anyway, other places need to step up, and get coverage.
I agree. When I first started this calendar more than six years ago, that was my aim. But as time has passed and I’ve gotten busier with other aspects of the site, it’s been tough to make time to track down shows outside the Seattle area on any kind of regular basis.
Im looking for some bands that have a sound like Red Fang in the NW. If anyone can throw some names my way I would appreciate it. Cheers
Also Act of Defiance (former megadeth and others) on Feb 5th at El Corazon
Trivium is coming to studio seven on Feb 7th, I believe
Thanks, I’ve added this show and the Feb 5 show at El Corazon, plus some others.
Friday April 1st 2015 Lluvia
Portland, Or
https://www.facebook.com/events/1735901463310885/
(ed.) 2016
Thanks — I added that to the calendar. Hell of a line-up.
Noctambulant and Embryonic Devourment are playing in Olympia on the 28th at the Crypt
https://www.facebook.com/events/775848079204612/
Studio Seven has nothing on their page for that day.
Thanks. I don’t know whether I screwed up in the first place or the venue changed, but either way, I fixed it.
Red Fang at Real Art Tacoma Saturday April 16
Thanks — adding that now.
My guys have a couple of great shows coming up. Great calendar, thank you! Got you bookmarked now. 🙂
Please see the link for show details, but we’ve got this Friday 26th in Longview, then a couple of shows in April, one at Studio Seven with Ghost Ship Octavius, and one in Bremerton.
http://www.disciplesofdissent.com/shows
Thanks for adding the show on April 22nd to the calendar! Disciples of Dissent are also opening for Soulfly at Studio 7 on the 15th May.
http://www.disciplesofdissent.com/shows
No Megadeth in Seattle this tour????? What the fucking fuck?????
And as far as the Slayer show….I will be the guy outside protesting the fact that Dave is not on drums!
Deicide
http://www.studioseven.us/
Thanks for the tip — that’s now added to the calendar.
Woman is the earth, Morrow +more TBA are playing black lodge april 26th.
Thanks for that news — I’ve added it to the calendar.
Eigenlicht and Urchin have been added to the bill. Gonna be a killer show.
May 13, RISHLOO @ the Crocodile!
Hi! I don’t really get one thing. Malevolent Creation was supposed to be playing in Studio Seven on April 18.
But this show is not on calendar anymore and no info on band’s FB page either. Does anybody know anything about that? I’m very frustrated
I don’t remember how I found out that the show was canceled, or why it was canceled, but it really is not happening.
Thanks a lot for this info. And it’s very sad. Terribly wanted to see them. They never play in Seattle for some reason.
Aug 5th @ Barboza: Monolord
Ah cool, thanks. I’ll add this.
June 16 at Studio Seven: Ill Niño with Bobaflex, Terror Universal, Saint Diablo, and Casualty of God
Thanks. I’ve now added that.
If you are a fan of Funeral Doom and live anywhere near Seattle, you need to go see Temple of Abandonment play at the Highline. These guys demo just made Skepticisms come back look like a joke. Hoping I catch it myself.
Saturday 8/27
Power from Hell, Crurifragium, Vomicus, Hereticon
Black Zia Cantina 15212 6th Ave SW, Burien, Washington 98166
Now added to the calendar, thanks.
Hey, I have a new venue up in Everett called Obscurus. The next show with Metal is August 13 with Dilapidation, Noceur (sp?), Pill Brigade and Subliminal Genocide. September 3 is a Mechanismus sponsored Industrial with 9 bands and 3 djs, more info to come but this one will be a sellout crowd already. I am looking for black metal show bookings for a night in September and October if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Dave
Azerale@yahoo.com
Below the Earth Productions
Thanks. I added the Aug 13 show to our calendar and will be happy to do the same for the Sep 3 date when you have more details.
Monday, July 25th at Substation Nordus / Anthrocene / Earth Eater, starting at 8pm, 21+, $6 cover.
And thanks for keeping this calendar running, btw! It’s helped keep me really active.
You’re welcome (and I added that Substation show).
Hiya! Please include this show, it’s coming up on Thursday. Hails and thanks!
Up to Eleven is a Heavy Metal Benefit show hosted by Skydottir Epic Cookies (http://skydottir.com/) and sponsored by Sizzle Pie (http://sizzlepie.com/) and Ninkasi Brewing (http://ninkasibrewing.com/). We are raising money for the scholarship program at All Aboard (http://allaboardwa.org/), a fantastic nonprofit that provides recreational, social, and educational activities for adults with special needs.
Here is the rad lineup for the show. See you there!
DARK LADY (https://facebook.com/wearedarklady) ’70s and ’80s Scorpions tribute (10:45pm)
IRON NIGHTINGALE (https://facebook.com/ironnightingale) True metal tribute (9:45pm)
HECTIC SHOCK (https://facebook.com/HecticShock) Skate witch thrash metal from PDX (8:45pm)
METAL MARK (https://soundcloud.com/infrasonic-music/sets/metalmark) One-man unstoppable force of shred (8pm)
and the one and only DJ BOBCAT spinning all true heavy metal between sets
Thursday, August 11 at 7 PM
Re-bar Seattle (1114 Howell St, Seattle, Washington 98101)
Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm
$7 Suggested Donation, 21+
We also gratefully welcome donations of art/ craft/music supplies, reading materials and more! (See full wish list at http://allaboardwa.org/wish-list.html.)
“Eleven. Exactly. One louder.” -Nigel Tufnel
Thanks — I’ve now added this to our calendar.
Disciples of Dissent have a show in Wenatchee with Sporicyde and Headwound on Saturday! I know Wenatchee is a way out there, but these are local Seattle area bands, out to create some mayhem and madness in eastern WA! Will be a great show..
http://disciplesofdissent.com/event/1668730/304607658/snatchee-records-presents
I did add that show to our calendar.
Thanks so much! 🙂
Are you gonna add the suicide silence, whitechapel, carnifex, and oceano concert at studio seven sept 29th @7:30 should be on here wtf
Yeah, definitely. I haven’t had a chance for the last two weeks to do a complete survey of venues and update this with new shows. Going to do that this weekend.
Butcher Babies has replaced Havok on the Megadeth show on 9/27
Thanks — I made that change in the calendar.
The ocean collective announced a show at studio 7 on November 3
Why do you have two dates for the Neurosis show? I only see one on the 19th, which is unfortunately sold out.
I don’t remember why I did that. They’re now playing in Vancouver on the 20th. I’ve corrected it and also added the two dates in Portland on Nov 25-26.
Update for the September 29 show at the Highline:
Devils Of Loudun w/ Rhine, Ashes Of Existence, Ghostblood (no Without Mercy)
October 1 @ Twilight Cafe in Portland – A Flourishing Scourge w/ Rhine, Where Lovers Rot, Saola
October 2 @ Old Nick’s in Eugene, OR – Devils Of Loudun w/ Rhine, A Flourishing Scourge
October 3 @ 3rd Street Pub in Bend, OR – Spellcaster, Midnight Chaser, Gravewitch, A Flourishing Scourge, Rhine, Existential Depression
Thanks. I’ve corrected the Highline listing and added the others to the page.
Puddle of Mudd!? NO WAY MAN!!!
I don’t think one person who reads this blog is interested in going to see Puddle of Mudd, but thanks for letting us know about your guilty pleasure!
I have to get my amusement where I find it. At least now I have proof that there is at least one person that reads through everything carefully. 🙂
Lordi @ Studio Seven on 02/04/2017. (http://www.lordi.fi/band/ <– just in case someone needs the link)
And HammerFall & Delain @ El Corazon on 05/06/2017. Forgot to add to last comment.
Thanks, I’ve added those now.
Hello! NOV 8 at Cryptotropa: Un, Fister, A God or An Other
Thanks — that’s now on the calendar.
hey all-
are there any rock bars or metal bars in seattle ? just got here and looking for a bar -pub that plays hard rock/metal all the time.not on a specific concert night or a special show, just any old night of the week any time.
thanks
Nov. 19: The Valley Tacoma: Toe Tag, Effluvia, Nekro Drunkz, Of Corpse
Thanks. I added that.
Who put Perturbator up there?
Nice.
In case anyone is interested,
Methczar / A God or an Other / EastSherman / Joliette / BigIdiot 2 Cryptatropa in Oly tonight at nine!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1156278234462015/
@, not 2. Goddamn.
Thanks — I added that to the calendar list.
despised icon/carnifex/Fallujah/rings or saturn studio 7 march 30
born of Osiris/volumes/within the ruins/oceans ate alaksa/fire from the gods February 23 studio 7
Got it. Included those in a big update just now.
Also on January 27th, the local band Anthrocene is playing at El Corazon
might be interested to post Vancouver BC shows: Blasphemy and Archgoat on March 12. And Covenant Fest III June 8,9,10. Both at the Rickshaw
Anthropocene, A God or an Other, Spektral Hatchery
http://obsidianolympia.com/events/anthropocene-a-god-or-an-other-spektral-hatchery/
Got it. Great line-up, now added to the calendar.
Mar 17th At Substation. Antichrist, Drawn and Quartered, Crurifagium and Kommand
Thanks, I added that.
June 4th at Highline Angelcorpse, Ares Kingdom, Drawn and Quartered, Petrifaction Exclusive NW show.
Sept 22nd and 23rd at Highline, Famine Fest Seattle Witchtrap and T.B.A
Thanks — I added that, and the June 4 Highline date, and other dates produced by Famine Fest.
Hey dude, not an addition to the list but just wanted to thank you for doing this. I check this frequently and without it I end up missing a lot of shows, I’m pretty busy/depressed so this helps a lot.
Thank you very much for this comment! And it reminds me that I haven’t updated the calendar in a week or 10 days — which I’ll do soon.
Agreed! I’ve been checking this regularly for years – it’s really nice not to have to go to every single venue’s website looking for shows of interest. Thanks for doing this!
great to visit seattle
The May 23 show at Studio Seven says 2 Sirens, should be Sirenia.
Sorry about that. I’ve corrected it.
Anyone from Sacramento going to this, please let me ride with:
JUN 11 at Highline: Blood Incantation, Qrixkuor, Demoncy, Triumvir Foul
Haven’t seen cough and wounded giant on that windhand show anywhere but here. Where’s that line up coming from? Neumos says they’re playing with hell and UN which is fucking sick…
I originally got the info from a Relapse Records press release, but Neumos obviously knows what they’ve scheduled. I’ve changed the calendar to match what Neumos is showing.
Cardinal Wyrm / Nidstang / Influence Machine MAR 25th 9pm @ Obsidian (Olympia)
CARDINAL WYRM (OAK) Members of Vastum + Hammers of Misfortune. Esoteric, occultist Doom Metal. First time to Olympia.
https://cardinalwyrm.bandcamp.com/
NIDSTANG (OLY) FIRST SHOW – Dylan from Huldrekall’s new venture. Raw Black Metal with punk influence.
The show will open with a short set by INFLUENCE MACHINE (OLY) Crippling Industrial harsh noise. You will feel very, very dead.
https://www.facebook.com/events/179978875824916/
Gruesome, (death metal supergroup) Violent Halluci ations and Oxygen Destroyer at Studio Seven May 8th
May 24th Destruction, Warbringer and Jungle Rot at Studio Seven.
Thanks — I’ve added that show and the May 8th one to the calendar.
Is there any possible way of getting snapshots of this page from previous times? Trying to figure out which shows I’ve attended in the last few years…
No, sorry.
Have you tried Way Back Machine (archive dot org)? Copy the URL of this page and paste it into the way back machine to see older snapshots of this webpage. I checked, there’s a ton of snapshots.
July 8th Antichrist, Kommand @ The Funhouse
Added.
Extremity dropped off the bill with Asphyx. Just so you know.
Skeletal Remains took their place
http://loudwire.com/dark-tranquillity-north-american-tour-warbringer-striker/
Thank you! I’ve added that.
May 13th at El Corazon: Raiju, A Sense of Gravity, The Devils of Loudun, Rhine, Tetrachromat
http://www.elcorazonseattle.com/event/1447825-raiju-seattle/
Got it, thanks.
This date needs to be updated. No Negura Bunget obviously.
http://www.highlineseattle.com/event/1463718
Thanks. I’ve made that update.
Some missing shows from the calendar:
MAY 22 at Studio Seven: Xandria, Kobra & the Lotus, Once Human, What Thou Wilt, Vesuvian
SEP 11 at The Showbox: Epica, Lacuna Coil, Insomnium, Elantris
And a few corrections/additions:
JUN 5 at Studio Seven: Cryptopsy, Decrepit Birth, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, The Kennedy Veil, Viceral Disgorge, Seeker, Gloom [currently most of these bands not listed]
AUG 9 at CenturyLink Field: Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold Gojira [currently no mention Metallica or Avenged Sevenfold]
Thanks very much for the help. I’ve made all these updates.
Tool, June 17, the Gorge.
Wed July 19th -Parasitic Ejaculation, Angel Splitter, Visceral Embodiment @ Studio 7
Wed Oct 4th -Cerebral Incubation, Cordyceps, Angel Splitter
May the dankest of slams be with you.
Thanks for those slams. I’ve added the info to the calendar.
It’s too bad you don’t have the awesome Ghost Ship Octavious listed (http://www.ghostshipoctavius.com/ghostshipoctavius/LIVE.html) featuring nevermore and god forbid former band members. Playing this weekend in Everett and Tacoma
I’ve added both shows to the calendar (just didn’t know about them).
June 24th at El Corazon: METALACHI, El Steiner, Ball Bag, Hostile Makeover! Thanks!
Got it, and added it.
http://www.studioseven.us/2017/06/narcotic-wasteland-dreaming-dead-guests-saturday-november-4th/
Nile ex-vocalist’s band
http://www.studioseven.us/2017/06/american-satan-presents-summer-slaughter-2017w-the-black-dahlia-murder-dying-fetus-guests/
Summer Slaughter 2017. Dying Fetus and Origin are worth to go \m/
I added it.
Oct 24th Highline: Aura Noir, Mutilation Rites, Weregoat
!!!!! I’ve added that — thanks.
Aug 8th Black Lodge: Black Vice, Haunter, Crawl
Thanks — I’ve added that.
Nov. 7th, Children of Bodom with Carach Angren at El Corazon!
Thanks — I’ve added that to the calendar.
August 9th Highline: Barbarian, Peucharist, Kommand, Ghostblood
August 25th: Highline: Utzalu, Ritual Knife, Cerebral Rot
Thanks — I’ve just added a bunch of new Highline dates.
Apocalyptica is also playing in Seattle on Sept. 22nd at the Moore.
Thanks — I’ll add this.
Cauldron and Amulet @ The Highline on Octover 14th.
Hi there. I almost had heart attack yesterday, when i saw that Cannibal Corpse are playing at one club and Cryptopsy with Belphegor are playing at another one ON THE SAME DAY. And i was planning to see them both and i thought this was the MOST retarded thing in the world to make death metal shows like this. But just now i double checked it and it appears there is a mistake on your calendar. Belphegor+ Cryptopsy are playing on NOV 27. So, it’d be nice to correct it. Thanks.
Oh hell! Sorry for almost causing a heart attack, and thanks for letting me know about my goof. I fixed it.
Friday, Sept 29th @ 9 Bewitcher, Substratum, Kommand, Pragmatic Chaos at Obsidian Oly
Thanks. It’s on the calendar now.
Wait, you live in Seattle too? Have you gone to any shows in Seattle recently and I’ve ran into you and not realized it? Are we best friends? Are you my buddy Sam?
🙂 I do live in the Seattle area but I’m not Sam.
I saw Inquisition a few weeks ago and that was badass, even though Uada stole the show. Did you catch it?
Looks like the Soulfly show is exclusively tracks from Nailbomb’s classic Point Blank album. Should be a fun show.
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/max-cavalera-on-nailbombs-point-blank-we-just-wanted-to-make-heavy-music-with-a-fk-you-attitude/
We’re playing a few shows coming up:
October 28th w/ Infernal Legion, Effluvia & Grim Ritual @ Erebus in Kelso
$7 November 11th w/ Trojan Swamp Monster, Dilapidation, Effluvia & Oxygen Destroyer @ Erebus in Kelso
$7 December 2nd w/ Drawn and Quartered, Effluvia, Nekro Drunkz & Witch Vomit @ The Valley in Tacoma
Thanks — I’ve got those all on our calendar now.
So is this calendar dead? It used to be an awesome source of shows…
Not dead, I just haven’t had a chance to update it thoroughly in a couple of weeks.
Just so you’re aware, the main link to the NW Metal Calendar on the main NCS site and Google currently links to a version with mostly shows from September and October, with only 5 shows currently listed taking place at any point in the future. I see you’ve updated the real list, but it’s currently only accessible after browsing through to the end of the comment pages. For the sake of all Seattle area metal fans, please fix this at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
I’m not sure why that has been happening. I just made some changes in the way the comments are displayed. Has that fixed the issue?
Effluvia,Ensepulcher, Putrefication & Apraxic is playing Friday December 8th at Twilight Cafe and Bar
1420 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97202
$13 @ the door
That’s a cool line-up and I’ve added it to the calendar.
Another show – Fates Warning is playing Studio Seven on the 5th of January
Thanks. I’ve updated the calendar.
Between the Buried and Me are playing the Showbox on March 8th 2018
Devastation on the Nation tour featuring
Aborted
Psycroptic
Ingested
Disentomb
Arkaik
Venom Prison
Vale of Pnath
at Studio Seven in Seattle on June 6th.
I’m jealous as they’re doing Chicago and KC but skipping STL. 4 bands that I own albums from, bummer.
https://www.metalfestivaltours.com/tickets
Thanks — I will add that.
There are a few shows coming up
June 16th @ The Valley Tacoma,Wa $7 9pm start with: The Accused A.D./Toe Tag, Effluvia & Dilapidation.
September 8th @ Le Voyeur Olympia, Wa $5 6pm-10pm, All Ages with: Effluvia, Oxygen Destroyer, Disease, & Maybe Al Gore making their debut.
Thanks. I added those.
April 13th Black Lodge: Profane Order, Hissing, Putrid Temple
Thanks. I will add that to the calendar.
A couple of shows at El Corazon:
May 4: Morbid Angel, Origin, Dreaming Dead, Hatestorm, Annihilation
May 22: Obituary, Pallbearer, Skeletonwitch, Dust Bolt
Sam, thanks for this info. I’ve been on vacation the last 10 days and need to do a complete update of this page, which I plan to do today… but I’ve added these shows.
Thanks man, appreciate the work you put into keeping this thing updated
May 13th Funhouse: Madrost, Silent Scream
Got it — thanks Matt.
June 30th High line: Spectral Voice, Superstition, Mortiferium, Cerebral Rot
Got it — thanks!
May 1st: Funhouse Savage Master, Bewitcher, Subtratum
Thanks again — I’ve added that to the calendar.
Where are the metal people in seattle
September 26 – Wintersun, Ne Obliviscaris. Club Sur Rocks, Seattle
September 26 – Wintersun, Ne Obliviscaris. Club Sur Rocks, Seattle
Thanks for that. I’ve added it to the calendar.
Dying Fetus is playing at El Corazon in October
Oh shit! With Incantation, Gatecreeper, and Genocide Pact… that’s going to be a lethal night. I’ll add that right now. Thank you.
Aug 9th Highline: Mortous, Torture Rack, Crurifragium, Cerebral Rot.
Oct 9th El Corazon: Satan
Thanks for this and for the news about the Aug 9 Highline show — I’ve put both on our calendar.
Oct 18th High line: Pestilence. Witch Vomit, Fetid, Oxygen Destroyer
Wow… Pestilence in Seattle… I just added that (and thanks again). Looks like it’s time for me to do another update.
Batushka at Highline Aug 21st
https://www.facebook.com/events/206077283439017/?active_tab=about
Thanks very much for that tip. I’ve added it.
Wiegedood at the Highline September 21st!
That’s very exciting news. Now on the calendar.
According to the facebook page for Korpiklaani, they’re playing with Arkona on November 13 at El Corazon, not October.
Thanks for catching that mistake. I’ve corrected the goof.
Geoff Tate’s operation mindcrime is playing the neptune Aug 29th. Looks like they are playing Operation Mindcrime in it’s entirety and a couple of other queensryche classics.
Would you consider any shows coming up “Don’t miss it”? I like metal but there’s so many bands I’m not familiar with!
any Slayer fans in the Seattle/Everett area?
Mournful congregation/mortuary drape/satan have stolen the year for me as best shows, but I feel a lack of good death/black metal in fall/December, which feels like an awful shame for these gloomy seasons.
It would be an awful shame — which reminds me that I need to update this calendar. Maybe something else new has appeared on the horizon that’s in keeping with the gloomy season.
OCT 2 at Neptune Theatre: Kamelot, Sonata Arctica, Battle Beast
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kamelot-announces-fall-2019-north-american-tour-with-sonata-arctica-and-battle-beast/
Got it, thanks. I’ve added it to the calendar. More updates this weekend.
Thanks for keeping this up to date 🙂
It’s really useful
MAR 15 at The Showbox SoDo: Within Temptation
JUN 21 at ShoWare Center: Judas Priest, Uriah Heep
JUL 13 at Tacoma Dome: Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth
SEP 5 at Tacoma Dome: Iron Maiden
Thanks for the info. I’ve added all of these.
> MAR 16 at Showbox SoDo: Within Temptation
also in flames!
Thanks. I added this show. For some reason In Flames isn’t on the Showbox page or the ticket page for this date, even though it’s on the tour schedule announced by the band.
Ghost, 9/19/19, Wamu Theatre
Got it, thanks.
Buildings, Haunted Horses, Marriage+Cancer, Drose
Black Lodge
Thurs June 20, 8 pm–12 am
https://imgur.com/2R8DiY0
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Disturbed, Pound, Corrosion of Conformity and more.
Thanks for these Cody. Now added.
Demons and Wizards at Showbox SoDo on August 20.
Annual Goat Fest next weekend, the 6th, in alki!
https://allevents.in/seattle/goat-fest-vi/200017016654041
Fri aug 2 Charleston in Bremerton all ages No/Mas Dc Grind
Saturday Aug 10 Airport Tavern in Tacoma generation decline, rat king, other bands to benefit RAICES
Thanks. I’ve got those on the calendar now
Chon, Between the Buried and Me, and Intervals are playing Nov 13th at Showbox SoDo!
Got it, thanks!
Across the water from Seattle guitar and vocals kinda guy. Trying to start a band, preferably some extreme metal. If not black metal than doom or death for sure. Kinda just fucked like the most of us. Looking for some mates just to let out everything at a good jam session, who knows where we go.
Symphony X, Primal Fear and Firewind at El Corazon, June 1 2020
Thanks. I will add this one. I haven’t updated the calendar in a couple of weeks but will do that soon.