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If you're anything like me, you've probably seen the animated antics of metal supergroup, Dethklok, in the Adult Swim show, Metalocalypse in the early morning hours. Perhaps after falling asleep with the Cartoon Network channel on? Regardless of how you discovered them, headbangers may have found themselves longing to catch the animated band in a real-life show. Well, now's your chance, as they'll be taking the stage in two Michigan cities this fall.
The IRL-Dethklok will be front-manned by Metalocalypse creator, Brendon Small, featuring Gene Hoglan from the band Death to All on the drums, as reported by Orlando Weekly. They'll rock Michigan alongside the likes of pop-metal group BABYMETAL, as well as American Guitarist, Jason Richardson.
The 29-date national 'Babyklok Tour' will hit the road toward the end of August, with their first stop in Houston, Texas. Lucky for Michigan metal-heads, this tour is making two stops in The Mitt, one in Sterling Heights at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill on Sunday, September 17, and another in Grand Rapids at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on Wednesday, September 20.
The Sterling Height show is set to start at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6 pm. The Grand Rapids (GR) show will start at 6 pm, with doors opening at 5 pm, and tickets are already on sale for both performances, though according to Ticketmaster, delivery of ticket purchases is delayed until September 14.
While the cheapest lawn section is already sold out for Sterling Heights, there are still plenty of tickets available. Tickets available for Sterling Heights range in price from as low as $45 for the back-most sections, upwards to $65 to get into the pit.
Admission to GR's iteration of the Babyklok Tour starts at $65 for the general floor section, running upwards to $245 to get early entry and exclusive concert merch.
If you don't happen to live in The Mitt or think you're going to miss one of Michigan's stops, fret not — you can also catch Babyklok in multiple locations across North America. They'll be making stops in Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, California, and Canada.
A handful of other locations besides The Great Lake State are lucky enough to see multiple stops, including a 2nd show in Dallas, Pennsylvania, and California.
However, some shows are already sold out. The official Metalocalypse Instagram page posted an update of sold-out shows a week ago; check it out below:
Those hoping to catch one of the Michigan shows can purchase tickets for the Sterling Height iteration here or for GR's version here.
Article by Rachael Volpe