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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.
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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...
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 ...
10/14/2025 7:00 PM
Aisle 5
10/17/2025 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
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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...
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...
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Formed in 2017, sludge band DayGlo Mourning built a following drawn to their massive down tuned riffs and crushing show...
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Krypt is a thrash metal band based in the Southeastern U.S. formed in late January 2019. Signed to Terminus Hate City...
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Violence System is a symphonic death metal band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia.Taking an
unorthodox ap...
"Big-Ass Blackened Rock 'n' Roll"
ATL jazz/noise from members of Hello Ocho, Faun & a Pan Flute
Atlanta-based VAMPYRE is an original hard rock / metal band that has played live shows across the Southeast including Slave To The Metal for Fuse TV's...
Atlanta/Athens, GA - Grinding blackened existential noise.
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Based out of Atlanta, Georgia. What started as a couple of guys getting together to write music, soon turned into a gathering of some of the bes...
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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...
The literally underground club features plenty of figuratively underground punk, electro, and hip-hop acts. Although connected to MJQ Concourse, it ha...
website: The Bakery is a collective of creative thinkers aligned around social justice principles, environmental concerns, and the belief that art is ...
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.
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 ...
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
