Thrash metal titans Metallica are without a doubt one of the most influential and successful heavy bands of all time. Formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, Metallica broke into the mainstream with '...And Justice for All' before their self-titled fifth album, containing the breakout track 'Enter Sandman', propelled them to global superstardom.

Beartooth came into existence in 2012 when founder Caleb Shomo started writing his own music while he was a member of Attack Attack! After leaving the band Shomo created Beartooth as a casual project to just have fun with. The band quickly moved from playing fans' living rooms to taking the stage at the infamous Warped Tour. It was their track 'I Have A Problem' that sky rocketed them to metalcore fame. A unique mix of metalcore and punk that stood out at a time when the genre was stale. Now with tracks 'In Between' and 'Disease' in their repoitire - Beartooth are a shining light in metal as a whole.

Known for their blistering guitar work and impressive live performances, Prog-rock virtuosos Polyphia are a musical force to witness in person! Back on the road this year in support of their as yet untitled fifth album, catch the band in fine form as they once again push the boundaries of musicality to exciting new heights!

Legendary British power metal band DragonForce return to the stage, and there's no doubt that this show will be fist-pumping, rock-mad fun! Formed by guitarists Sam Totman and Herman Li in the late '90s, DragonForce's brand of melodic, riff-led metal has earned them a cult following not only in rock circles but also in the world of nerd culture, with their lyrics and aesthetic heavily influenced by high-fantasy themes and retro video games.

Rockers Staind are headed out across the States this spring on the Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour with fellow rock band Seether, to celebrate their smash hit album of the same name. Released in spring 2001, Break the Cycle marked Staind's third studio album since forming in 1995. The record produced the Top 5 hit "It's Been Awhile" and also delivered several Billboard-charting singles, including "Fade," "For You," "Price to Play," "So Far Away," and "Right Here."

Grammy award nominated hard rock juggernaut Mastodon came together in the late 90s in Atlanta, and have firmly established themselves as one of modern metal's finest, and one more than happy to throw their prog, jazz and glam influences into the mix. With tracks like "Curl of the Burl", "High Road" and "Sultan's Curse" bagging them Grammy nominations and awards, and solidifying their rock status with fans.