On August 9, 2025, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, will become the site of a once-in-a-lifetime heavy metal extravaganza. The show will feature three legendary acts, past and present, whose Cleveland roots run deep.
NIGHT DEMON have been a worldwide touring juggernaut flying the flag proudly for traditional heavy metal for more than a decade. The trio hail from Ventura, California, but their Cleveland connection is palpable. When they were a new band struggling to find their footing in the 2010s, Night Demon found a home away from home in Cleveland, Ohio, the first place in North America where audiences truly embraced them. The link was solidified when WCJU Metal on Metal listeners voted Night Demon’s Curse of the Damned the album of the year in their listener polls in 2015. The band later recorded their first live album, Live Darkness, in Cleveland as a testament to band and city’s mutual devotion and support.
At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame show, Night Demon will be performing their debut album, Curse of the Damned, in its entirety to celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary, as well as other Night Demon fan favorites.
DESTRUCTOR are beloved sons of Cleveland who have been keeping the heavy metal faith since 1984. In their 40+ year history, the band has released six full-length albums, the latest being 2023’s Blood, Bone and Fire. They also recently returned from a historic appearance at the True Thrash Fest in Japan.
For this show, Destructor will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, Maximum Destruction, by performing it in its entirety.
SACRED FEW may not be a household name, but the die-hards recognize the importance of this band to the formative years of Cleveland’s heavy metal history. Their 1985 album, Beyond the Iron Walls, is regarded as a cult classic of the genre. Beloved vocalist Sandy Kruger tragically passed away in 2022. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show will be a tribute to her.
PARKING: Paid meters and parking lots are available around the museum on East 9th St., Erieside Ave., Alfred Lerner Way (in front of FirstEnergy Stadium) and at the Great Lakes Science Center. You can also use these links to park in other downtown lots, reserve your parking spot in advance or to take public transportation. All sales final, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase unless the performance is canceled.