17 Hard Rock shows · 8 venues in Chicago

Stephen Pearcy

Sunset Strip LegendGritty · Sleazy · Electric

glam metal hard rock

FRI JUN 19•Cobra Lounge

SAT JUN 20•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

House of Heavy

Scandinavian Metal TraditionalistsBlistering · Melodic · Arena

heavy metal hard rock

hard rock alternative metal

Godsmack

Post-Grunge TitansHeavy · Rhythmic · Gritty

Stone Temple Pilots

Alt-Rock ArchitectsGritty · Melodic · Heavy

grunge alternative rock

Dorothy

Modern Rock FirestarterGritty · Spiritual · Anthemic

hard rock southern rock

FRI JUN 26•Reggies

FRI JUL 3• Robert's Westside

Catch 22

Rust Belt Heavy RockDistorted · Gritty · Energetic

hard rock heavy metal

WED JUL 8•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

The Protest

Midwest Hard RockersAnthemic · Driving · Heavy

christian rock hard rock

Unity Band

South Asian EnsemblesMelodic · Communal · Warm

pop world fusion

Evanescence

Gothic Nu-Metal IconsCinematic · Heavy · Ethereal

alternative rock indie rock

Spiritbox

Haunting Indie SoundsEvocative · Indie · Moody

Nova Twins

Genre-Defying FirebrandsGritty · Inventive · Kinetic

punk rock alternative rock

FRI AUG 7•Reggies

metalcore alternative metal

Savage Hands

Modern Metal CoreMelodic · Aggressive · Polished

metalcore hard rock

Of Virtue

Modern Metalcore MainstaysAggressive · Melodic · Resilient

SAT AUG 8•Country Club Hills Amphitheater

SAT AUG 15•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

7th Heaven

Midwest Hard RockersEnergetic · Polished · Driving

arena rock hard rock

Infinity

Infernal Void WeaversHarsh · Occult · Blistering

black metal death metal

southern rock classic rock

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Southern Rock TitansGritty · Soulful · Classic

Loverboy

Arena Rock StalwartsPolished · Energetic · Anthemic

hard rock classic rock

Six Gun Sally

Classic RevivalistsBold · Heavy · Energetic

rock hard rock

WED AUG 19•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Five Finger Death Punch

Modern Metal TitansAggressive · Anthemic · High-Energy

hard rock alternative metal

Cody Jinks

Texas Red Dirt AuthorityMoody · Gritty · Authentic

outlaw texas country

Eva Under Fire

Detroit Hard Rock ForceAnthemic · Powerful · Honest

FRI AUG 21•Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

post-grunge alternative rock

Theory of a Deadman

Canadian Post-Grunge MainstayAnthemic · Cynical · Heavy

Sevendust

Heavy Alt-Metal VeteransRhythmic · Soulful · Powerful

post-grunge alternative rock

Return to Dust

Next-Gen Post-GrungeMelancholic · Heavy · Gritty

SAT AUG 22•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Mötley Crüe

Sunset Strip IconsNotorious · Gritty · High-Energy

glam metal hard rock

Tesla

Working-Class Rock IconsGritty · Straight-forward · Electrifying

hard rock glam metal

Extreme

Boston Rock IconsFret-Burning · Soulful · Introspective

hard rock glam metal

TUE AUG 25•Ravinia

classic rock progressive rock

Deep Purple

IconsHeavy · Distorted · Classic

hard rock classic rock

Kansas

The Heartland Prog-Rock StandardOrchestral · Complex · Classic

FRI SEP 4•Huntington Bank Pavilion

hard rock alternative metal

BABYMETAL

Kawaii Metal PioneersExplosive · Polished · Manic

j-metal metal

Halestorm

Arena Rock TitansPowerful · Gritty · Anthemic

VIOLENT VIRA

Goth-Inflected Rock AuthorityGritty · Visceral · Melodic

alternative rock zoomergaze

SAT SEP 5•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

industrial metal hard rock

Rob Zombie

Shock Rock ScionGritty · Industrial · Filthy

The HU

Throat-Singing Metal PioneersEpic · Visceral · Traditional

folk metal heavy metal

Orgy

Industrial Rock IconsSynthetic · Moody · Heavy

industrial rock nu metal

FRI SEP 18•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

alternative metal post-grunge

Breaking Benjamin

Post-Grunge TitansHeavy · Cinematic · Brooding

Chevelle

Radio Rock PowerhouseHeavy · Cathartic · Dynamic

alternative rock electronic rock

STARSET

Cinematic Sci-Fi RockFuturistic · Immersive · Atmospheric

Kami Kehoe

Electrifying Drummer-VocalistPowerful · Dynamic · Gritty

alternative rock pop

TUE SEP 22•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Iron Maiden

Heavy Metal InstitutionGalloping · Epic · Grandiose

heavy metal hard rock

Megadeth

Thrash Metal TitansRazor-Sharp · Ferocious · Technical

thrash metal heavy metal

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TOMORROW•Lincoln Hall

folk rock alternative rock

Arts Fishing Club

Heartland Folk ExplorersOrganic · Gritty · Soulful

SAT JUN 6•Lincoln Hall

Leah Kate

Sharp-Tongued Pop AnthemsBold · Brash · Hyper-Specific

pop alternative rock

SAT JUN 6•Cobra Lounge

Day Aches

Grungegaze StalwartsDistorted · Hazy · Aggressive

shoegaze grunge

Daundry

Loud-Soft DynamicsHazy · Gritty · Distortion-Heavy

shoegaze grunge

Hell of a Life

Midwest Wall of SoundHeavy · Shimmering · Dense

shoegaze noise rock

SUN JUN 7•Lincoln Hall

pop rock alternative rock

Augustana

Heartland Pop-RockMellow · Piano-led · Nostalgic

pop rock piano rock

Phantom Planet

Millennial Indie IconsAnthemic · Melodic · Sunny

SUN JUN 7•Cobra Lounge

modern rock alternative rock

The Unlikely Candidates

Arena-Ready Alt MavericksAnthemic · Hook-Heavy · Gritty

Chris Broach

Emo Pioneer SoloistAngular · Dynamic · Earnest

TUE JUN 9•Subterranean

hardcore punk modern rock

Public Opinion

Hardcore Punk PowerhouseAnthemic · Aggressive · Raw

WED JUN 10•Cobra Lounge

Billy King

Terrace AnthemsAnthemic · Tribal · Local

folk rock

The Bad Bad Bad

Halifax Sleaze RockGritty · Lo-Fi · Distorted

garage punk grunge

THU JUN 11•Thalia Hall

indie rock heartland rock

The Hold Steady

Narrative Rock StalwartsDensely-Lyrical · Raucous · Anthemic

FRI JUN 12•FitzGerald's

modern blues country blues

The Bones of J.R. Jones

Southern Gothic ArchitectSpectral · Stomping · Hypnotic

FRI JUN 12•Cobra Lounge

The Avengers

Punk Rock RoyaltyFierce · Political · Raw

punk rock riot grrrl

Pinksqueeze

Chicago Queer RockBright · Sapphic · High-Energy

power pop queercore

VIOLETS

Mediterranean GrungeDark · Heavy · Driving

punk rock grunge

FRI JUN 12•Reggies

Little Victory

Brooklyn Street PunkFast · Snotty · Energetic

punk rock alternative

SAT JUN 13•Salt Shed

indie rock heartland rock

The Hold Steady

Narrative Rock StalwartsDensely-Lyrical · Raucous · Anthemic

Built To Spill

The Idaho Guitar-HeroSprawling · Melodic · Slacker

Bully

Grunge RevivalConfessional · Gritty · Hooky

indie punk alternative rock

Titus Andronicus

NJ Punk LiteratiRaw · Epic · Scathing

SUN JUN 14•Lincoln Hall

alternative pop soundtrack

Naomi Scott

Cinematic Pop AuthorityPolished · Vocal · Soulful

MON JUN 15•Vic Theatre

THU JUN 18•Robert's Westside

Del Amitri

Scottish Pop IconsMelodic · Bittersweet · Polished

rock britpop

alternative experimental pop

Dinner

Danish Hypno-PopWitty · Slick · Retro

The Beatles

The Infinite BlueprintIconic · Experimental · Harmonious

classic rock psychedelic rock

Kevin Campbell

Cali-Soul SongwriterBluesy · Warm · Rootsy

blues soul

THU JUN 18•Hideout

The OBGMs

Toronto Punk FuryExplosive · Anthemic · Raw

indie punk punk rock

THU JUN 18•Cobra Lounge

Panic Shack

Cardiff FireSnarky · Energetic · Sharp

riot grrrl punk rock

FRI JUN 19•Rivers Casino

alternative rock post-grunge

Gin Blossoms

90s Radio IconsMelodic · Jangle · Nostalgic

FRI JUN 19•Cubby Bear

The Hallow

Midwestern Gothic PunkDark · Aggressive · Dissonant

deathrock punk rock

FRI JUN 19•Color Club

Kate Renegade

Windy City RockersGrungy · Punchy · Anthemic

Toddo

Chicago Queer PowerPunchy · Melodic · Raw

power pop indie rock

SAT JUN 20•SPACE

Rodney Crowell

Nashville PatriarchNarrative · Dusty · Poetic

americana country rock

SAT JUN 20•GMan Tavern

alternative rock power pop

Tommy Stinson

Minneapolis Rock LegendScrappy · Melodic · Honest

TUE JUN 23•Chicago Theatre

The Human League

Synth-Pop PioneersMelodic · Electronic · Timeless

synthpop new wave

Soft Cell

Synthpop PioneersProvocative · Electronic · Moody

synthpop new wave

Alison Moyet

Rich Contralto PowerhouseSoulful · Electronic · Sophisticated

synthpop new wave

WED JUN 24•Bottom Lounge

Cold

Melancholic Alt-Metal VeteransSomber · Heavy · Industrial

nu metal post-grunge

University Drive

Scranton Post-Grunge EmoHeavy · Melodic · Grungy

alternative rock emo

THU JUN 25•Beat Kitchen

Makeout Reef

SoCal Garage EnergySun-Drenched · Fuzzy · Reckless

surf rock garage rock

THU JUN 25•FitzGerald's

The Fleshtones

Super Rock KingsEnergetic · Raw · Timeless

garage rock rock & roll

New Duncan Imperials

Chicago Trash-Rock StalwartsWild · Relentless · Absurdist

psychobilly garage rock

FRI JUN 26•Reggies

Radkey

High-Octane BrotherhoodGritty · Raw · Energetic

punk rock garage punk

SAT JUN 27•Chicago Theatre

America

Yacht Rock IconsHarmonious · Mellow · Acoustic

soft rock folk rock

SAT JUN 27•Cobra Lounge

Dogs with Hats

Chicago Garage RockDirect · Unpretentious · Gritty

rock indie rock

Jesus Christ Taxi Driver

Front Range DisruptorsRaw · Gritty · Unrestrained

punk rock blues rock

MON JUN 29•Millennium Park

Sir Chloe

The Sharp HookGritty · Melodic · Gung-ho

Venus & the Flytraps

Queer Indie-Rock ExplorersGrungy · Raw · Sincere