New York City is one of the most important stops for heavy music tours in the United States. Baker Concerts presents upcoming metal concerts in NYC featuring heavy metal, hardcore, and metalcore artists performing in Manhattan and across New York City.
Browse upcoming metal shows below and click any event for full details, doors and showtime information, and official ticket links.
Dimmu Borgir brings the Grand Serpent Rising Tour to NYC on August 7, 2026, delivering an evening of symphonic black metal at Palladium Times Square. With their signature blend of orchestral grandeur, crushing riffs, and theatrical live production, Dimmu Borgir remains one of the most influential bands in extreme metal. With special guests Suffocation and Hulder.
Dimmu Borgir Tickets & Event Info
Kamelot brings the Dark Asylum World Tour to New York City on September 26, 2026 for a night of symphonic and power metal at Palladium Times Square. Joined by special guests Visions of Atlantis and Frozen Crown, the tour showcases one of metal’s most celebrated melodic acts alongside two of the genre’s rising forces for an unforgettable evening in Manhattan.
Heavy metal legends W.A.S.P. return to NYC for a live performance in Manhattan with special guests KK’s Priest.
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder bring the Wrath Across North America 2026 co-headline tour to New York City on October 24, 2026 at Palladium Times Square. Joined by special guests Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile, this stacked lineup delivers a night of melodic death metal, extreme metal, and crushing live performances in Manhattan.
Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder Tickets & Event Info
GWAR brings The Gor Gor Must Die Tour to New York City on December 10, 2026 for a night of outrageous theatrics, heavy metal, and over-the-top live spectacle at Palladium Times Square. Known for their elaborate costumes, satirical storytelling, and legendary stage show, GWAR delivers one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences in heavy music. With special guests Midnight, Mac Sabbath, and X-Cops.
From classic heavy metal tours to modern hardcore and metalcore acts, New York City continues to attract major national and international touring artists. With world-class production and intimate venue experiences in Manhattan, metal fans in NYC have access to some of the strongest lineups in the country.
Baker Concerts regularly presents heavy music events across NYC venues, including Palladium Times Square and other select locations.
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