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Best Metal & Hard Rock in Minneapolis

Steel Panther at Fillmore Minneapolis

Steel Panther

Steel Panther have taken their parody of '80s glam metal to a whole new level. Through their undying commitment to sleazy lyrics, skin-tight leather, and genuine musical chops, the L.A. band have now reached the same level of fame as a lot of the groups they're aping. They've headlined Wembley and have toured with the likes of Judas Priest and Guns N' Roses.

Apocalyptica at Uptown Theater

Apocalyptica

It's been over 20 years since Apocalyptica first put forth their unholy alliance of metal and classical music in the form of debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. The Finnish cello metal band formed with the intention of playing Metallica and other heavy metal band covers, but each subsequent release featured more and more original music until fourth album Reflections announced their fully-fledged status as original artists.

GWAR at The Lyric

GWAR

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.

W.A.S.P. at Fillmore Minneapolis

W.A.S.P.

Rock legends W.A.S.P are hitting the road this summer on 'The 40th Never Stops World Tour'. Following the 2022 '40th Anniversary Tour' the eighties metal shockers are kicking off this new 33-date tour in San Luis Obispo California before wrapping up at the Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles. Known for courting controversy both on stage and off, prepare for a night you'll never forget as W.A.S.P. get ready to sting once more!

Beat - King Crimson Tribute at State Theater

Beat - King Crimson Tribute

The music of King Crimson is celebrated by a group of musicians that are less "tribute band" more "supergroup"! Legendary guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danney Carey join former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin to tour a show performing the best bits from the legendary prog-rockers' three 1980s entries, Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair... plus potentially a few surprises!

Bret Michaels at Treasure Island Event Center

Bret Michaels

Poison was at the forefront of the Glam metal scene in the 80s and 90s, their leading man Bret Michaels was launched into superstardom and hasn't come down since. Although Poison are still live and kickin' Michaels has forged a glittering solo career, don't miss him live!

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