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Rochdale Heavy Metal Concerts

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Punk Rock At The Blossoms at The Blossoms

Punk Rock At The Blossoms

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Blossoms, Stockport

Punk Rock At The Blossoms

The Blossoms, Stockport

We're BACK with another Punk night and we bring you: With RATS RATS RATS - PUNK / NOISE CORE DUO and more! Free Entry!

Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others at Aatma Manchester

Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others

Saturday 9th May

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Aatma Manchester

Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others

Aatma Manchester

Putrid Promotions first show! a night of BDM, Grind and Slam. Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot, Dawn of Animosity, Erectomy and Asbestosis.

Battle of the Slams at Star And Garter

Battle of the Slams

Sunday 10th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

Battle of the Slams

Star And Garter, Manchester

8 bands battle it out over 2 shows for a chance to perform at Offal Fest 2026 Both shows are non-profit and completely for the scene!

Putrid Pile - Manchester at SOUP

Putrid Pile - Manchester

Saturday 16th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

SOUP, Manchester

Putrid Pile - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible

Opal In Sky at Rebellion Manchester.

Monday 18th May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

Rebellion Manchester.

Opal In Sky continue their tour in Manchester with support from Give 'Em Blood

Death Metal Violence - Manchester at Star And Garter

Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence Tour hits Manchester at The Star & Garter Featuring Dysentery, .357 Homicide, Anhedonia & Capital Punishment

Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale at Empire Rochdale

Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Nirvanh. Nirvana tribute live at Empire Rochdale! Feel the grunge, hear the hits, and experience the raw energy of a legendary band.

Scardust - with Crimson Veil at Holy Diver

Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Monday 25th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Holy Diver, Stockport

Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil.

Dead Stilettos Live at The White Hotel at The White Hotel

Dead Stilettos Live at The White Hotel

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The White Hotel, Salford

Dead Stilettos Live at The White Hotel

The White Hotel, Salford

Showcasing their debut album, Dead Stilettos hit White Hotel to cap off their European tour.

Wait and Bleed - Nu Metal Night (Manchester) at The Deaf Institute

Wait and Bleed - Nu Metal Night (Manchester)

Saturday 30th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Wait and Bleed - Nu Metal Night (Manchester)

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Calling all Maggots, join us for a night of Nu Metal anthems!

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Thursday 4th June

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed Presents ACID REIGN Support from Enquire Within & more TBA

Sabbotage UK. Live at Empire Rochdale at Empire Rochdale

Sabbotage UK. Live at Empire Rochdale

Friday 5th June

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Sabbotage UK. Live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Sabbotage. Black Sabbath tribute delivering crushing riffs, dark grooves and the heavy sound that defined metal, played loud and true.

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Damnation 2026 at BEC Arena

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

Offal Fest 2026 at Boundary

Offal Fest 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Boundary, Manchester

Offal Fest 2026

Boundary, Manchester

A 3 day Brutal Death Metal, Grind & Slam festival Featuring massive international bands and underground UK talent By the scene, for the scene

Gutalax - Manchester at Rebellion

Gutalax - Manchester

Saturday 19th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Rebellion, Manchester

Gutalax - Manchester

Rebellion, Manchester

Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings & Coprocephalic Mutation at The Bread Shed

Putrid Pile - Manchester at SOUP

Putrid Pile - Manchester

Saturday 16th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

SOUP, Manchester

Putrid Pile - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible

Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour at Holy Diver

Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour

Friday 4th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour

Holy Diver, Stockport

80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues.

HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Saturday 10th October

5:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH. Support TBC

Scardust - with Crimson Veil at Holy Diver

Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Monday 25th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Holy Diver, Stockport

Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil.

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I at Holy Diver

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Holy Diver, Stockport

D.R.I are coming back to the UK for a short run of shows, and we are one of them!

THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 21st August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Moving North & Anarchistic Undertones present THE FLATLINERS & A WILHELM SCREAM Punk rock/ melodic hardcore/ skate punk

Meteora Linkin Park | Nu-Revolution Tour | Rebellion Manchester at Rebellion Manchester.

Meteora Linkin Park | Nu-Revolution Tour | Rebellion Manchester

Sunday 22nd November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

Meteora Linkin Park | Nu-Revolution Tour | Rebellion Manchester

Rebellion Manchester.

Nu-Era Productions presents a night of nu-metal and emo classics, featuring a line-up of the UK's top tribute acts that you won't want to miss.

Opal In Sky at Rebellion Manchester.

Monday 18th May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

Rebellion Manchester.

Opal In Sky continue their tour in Manchester with support from Give 'Em Blood

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Thursday 4th June

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed Presents ACID REIGN Support from Enquire Within & more TBA

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