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Metal Concerts in San Diego 2026-2027
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Nov 10Tue • 6:30 PM
Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour
Atreyu · Underoath
SOMA - MainstageSan Diego, CA
Nov 13Fri • 6:30 PM
DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary
DragonForce · Rhapsody Of Fire
The Observatory North ParkSan Diego, CA
Nov 13Fri • 6:00 PM
Crankdat + ZINGARA (18 and Over)
Crankdat · Zingara
Gallagher Square at Petco ParkSan Diego, CA
Nov 14Sat • 6:00 PM
Comeback Kid, Defeater, Dead Heat, Barrio Slam, Acrosslife
Comeback Kid · Dead Heat
Corazon del BarrioSan Diego, CA
Nov 17Tue • 8:00 PM
Alice Cooper - Alice's Attic Tour
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUSan Diego, CA
Nov 20Fri • 7:00 PM
Three Days Grace - Alienation Tour
Three Days Grace · I Prevail
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Nov 20Fri • 6:00 PM
Armored Saint & Metal Church
Armored Saint · Metal Church
The Observatory North ParkSan Diego, CA
Nov 21Sat • 6:00 PM
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching
Senses Fail · Koyo
The Observatory North ParkSan Diego, CA
Nov 23Mon • 6:00 PM
Bodysnatcher: Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home Tour
Bodysnatcher · Gideon
House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Nov 25Wed • 6:00 PM
Fear Factory - Cybernetic Domination Tour 2026
Fear Factory · Darkest Hour
House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Nov 28Sat • 7:00 PM
Saosin: 20 Years of Self-Titled
Saosin · Like Moths To Flames
SOMA - MainstageSan Diego, CA
Nov 28Sat • 9:00 PM
Devotional - Depeche Mode Tribute (21 and Over)
Nails · Devotional - Depeche Mode Tribute
CasbahSan Diego, CA
Dec 02Wed • 7:00 PM
Babe Haven w/ Special Guests Spaced and Scarlet Demore
Scarlet Demore · Spaced
Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Feb 05, 2027Fri • 7:00 PM
No Hope In Hell Tour featuring Heal The Hurt, Cultist, and Small Voice
Cultist · Heal the Hurt
Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Mar 07, 2027Sun • 7:00 PM
As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying · Immortal Disfigurement
The Observatory North ParkSan Diego, CA
Apr 07, 2027Wed • 6:00 PM
Four Year Strong: Rise or Die Trying 25 Year Anniversary Tour
Four Year Strong · Drug Church
House of Blues San DiegoSan Diego, CA
May 01, 2027Sat • 6:30 PM
Queens of The Stone Age - PERFECTH WORLD TOUR
Queens of the Stone Age · Pixies
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CATop metal Artists Coming to San Diego in 2026
Metallica
Formed in 1981 by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, Metallica is a legendary rock band that has sold 120 million albums worldwide. Known for their multi-platinum Black Album, they have won nine Grammy Awards and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit, formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994, is a pioneering nu metal and rap rock band. Fronted by Fred Durst, with Wes Borland, John Otto, and DJ Lethal, they are known for hits like "Nookie" and "Break Stuff." Founding bassist Sam Rivers passed in October 2025. The band remains active, with members pursuing individual projects and the group currently touring, maintaining their influential presence.
Three Days Grace
Formed in 2003, hard rock band Three Days Grace features Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, and Neil Sanderson. Known for anthems like I Hate Everything About You and Animal I Have Become, they boast numerous number one rock hits and billions of streams.
Queens of the Stone Age
Formed by Josh Homme in the 1990s out of Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age is a heavy rock band known for hits like "No One Knows" and "Go with the Flow". Anchored by Homme, the revolving lineup notably featured Dave Grohl on the 2002 breakthrough album Songs for the Deaf.
Popular Venues for metal Concerts in San Diego
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
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What Metal Concerts are Coming Up in San Diego?
Upcoming Metal concerts in San Diego feature these performers and event dates: Metallica (May 13, 2027), Three (November 20, 2026), Queens (May 1, 2027), and Alice (November 17, 2026). Listings are regularly updated, so explore the current shows to see what’s coming up and review ticket options for the performances you’d like to attend.
What Are the Best Venues for Metal Concerts in San Diego?
Notable options for Metal concerts in San Diego include House of Blues San Diego, The Observatory North Park, SOMA - Mainstage, and Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego. This selection is a starting point rather than a complete list; explore current concert listings to see where upcoming performances are scheduled and find a show that interests you.
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