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Metal Music in Atlanta
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About Atlanta’s Metal Scene
Atlanta’s metal scene is loud, loyal, and always evolving — from old-school thrash and death metal to genre-bending hybrids and local underground rippers. With regular gigs at gritty clubs, major festival appearances, and passionate fanbases, Atlanta continues to be a stronghold for metal music in the South. Use this guide to plug into shows, explore rising bands, and find the venues that keep heads banging across the city.
Upcoming Metal Concerts in Atlanta
See the full concert and live music listings on our Metal Music Events Calendar
The Callous Daoboys
10/12/2025 6:00 PM
The Masquerade
“The Callous Daoboys are easily one of the catchiest and extraordinary hardcore bands of the last few years. A fresh young band giving hope that the m...
Gammacide & The Black Moriah
10/13/2025 7:00 PM
The Masquerade
Recently reunited thrashers GAMMACIDE are celebra8ng the 35th anniversary of their 1990 cult classic Vic8ms of Science by going out on a sixteen city ...
Dead Man's Party Halloween Show with Star69 and...
10/17/2025 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
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This is the Halloween bash you have been waiting for!
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The Cult with special guest Patriarchy
10/18/2025 8:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sat., Oct. 18
The Cult/Death Cult, Patriarchy, Cobb Energy Center — This unique...
200 Stab Wounds
10/20/2025 6:00 PM
The Masquerade
Cleveland death metal legends-in-waiting 200 Stab Wounds have returned with Manual ManicProcedures, a superlative sophomore effort that follows 2021′s...
Atlanta-Based Metal Bands
For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.
Alluvial
More than anything, our pain connects us. Hardship binds us as humans in one shared experience, bringing us closer together. Alluvial examine this phe...
Atomic Peacemaker
We are a thrash metal based out of Statesboro, GA. We intend on having an old school sound, with a little twist of influence from every type of 80s me...
DayGlo Mourning
Formed in 2017, sludge band DayGlo Mourning built a following drawn to their massive down tuned riffs and crushing show...
...Dead Now
Consisting of current and former members of Torche, Riddle of Steel, Tilts and Day Old Man, DEAD NOW are a veritable power-trio who play dynamic, melo...
Dead Vibes Ensemble
Dead Vibes Ensemble is a sludge and doom metal duo from Athens, Georgia, formed in 2018 by drummer Brian Head and bassist/vocalist Markus Shaffer. Inf...
Deadspeak
DeadSpeak was formed in the early 90's and were known for their Brutal Death Metal sound. They were able to share the stage... with Death Metal legend...
Excitable
Excitable brings you a high energy tribute to Def Leppard, bringing a huge smile to your face as you relive the classic rock staples that we know and ...
FORSAKEN PROFITS
FORSAKEN PROFITS: "Aggressive and putrid these motherfuckers will destroy everything you love and you'll still beg for more. Political, deep and silly...
Venues Known for Metal Music
For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues
529 Bar
In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you'll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being...
Drunken Unicorn
The literally underground club features plenty of figuratively underground punk, electro, and hip-hop acts. Although connected to MJQ Concourse, it ha...
The Bakery
website: The Bakery is a collective of creative thinkers aligned around social justice principles, environmental concerns, and the belief that art is ...
The Earl
East Atlanta staple for local and up-and-coming rock bands, as well as nationally established indie acts, and grub for the hipster-PBR set.
The Highlander
Cheap beer, pool tables, and fried food are the pillars of this dingy Midtown strip mall dive. Conveniently located next to Landmark Midtown, this is ...
The Masquerade
Tucked away in the Kenny's Alley section of Underground Atlanta, the Masquerade is Downtown Atlanta’s most revered music venue. Over the last 30 years...
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Metal Music in Atlanta – Concerts, Bands & Venues