ELECTRIC EYE CONCERT CALENDAR

Below is a selection of the next shows we'll be covering here at Electric Eye, bringing you exclusive reviews and photos. See you all in the pit!

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New Years Day @ Les Étoiles, Paris - January 23rd, 2025

Get ready, Paris! On 23 January, Les Étoiles will host an explosive night of music as New Years Day and Conquer Divide take the stage. Known for their fiery mix of gothic-tinged metal and hard rock, New Years Day delivers powerful anthems led by the charismatic Ash Costello. Joining them are Conquer Divide, the trailblazing punk-metal hybrid band whose razor-sharp riffs and dynamic energy are redefining the genre. This is a night you won’t want to miss—brace yourself for an electrifying show full of raw emotion and high-octane performances!

Infected Rain @ la Machine du Moulin Rouge, Paris - January 26th, 2025

The Motocultor Festival, renowned for its celebration of extreme music, expands its reach with the Motocultor Across Europe Tour 2025! This year, the tour brings the festival’s electrifying spirit to cities across the continent, headlined by Infected Rain, with support from an eclectic lineup of heavy hitters. Expect a mix of raw energy, dynamic performances, and a true taste of what Motocultor stands for—a haven for metalheads and alternative music lovers alike. Don’t miss it!

Carcass w. Brujeria & Rotten Sound @ Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris - February 1st, 2025

Death Metal and Grindcore icons Carcass will unleash their brutal onslaught at the Grande Halle de la Villette on February 1st, closing out the first night of the Paris Tattoo Planetarium/Mondial du Tatouage. Joining them are the relentless Brujeria, honoring two fallen bandmates, and Finnish grindcore titans Rotten Sound.

Expect crushing riffs, pulverizing blast beats, and guttural vocals in what promises to be the ultimate soundtrack to mass evisceration. For fans of extreme metal, this is a sonic bloodbath not to be missed. Prepare for total annihilation!

Pantera @ Adidas Arena, Paris - February 15th, 2025

The acrimonious split of Pantera was an unfortunate affair and the tragedy of guitarist's Dimebag Darrell's murder twenty years ago, followed by his brother, drummer Vinny Paul's death in 2018, meant that one of Metal's most influential bands would never have the chance to enjoy its third act. The band playing the Adidas Arena on February 15th is named Pantera, but its members are very conscious of the fact that this is not the real thing. But it's the next best thing: Phil Anselmo and Rex, the singer and bassist of the original beast, teaming up with friends and fellow Heavy Metal icons Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante on guitar to pay tribute to the brothers and cement the legacy of Pantera into the 21st century. This is what it's about: presenting those killer tunes to a new generation of Metal maniacs. This is as authentic and as legitimate as Pantera is going to get in 2025. You'd be foolish to miss it.

Mark Tremonti is taking his Tremonti solo band to Paris in support of his excellent new album The End Will Show Us How on February 16th at the Alhambra. Expect crushing riffs, blistering solos and mighty melodies as well as some killer tunes and tight musicianship!

Jack White @ La Cigale & Le Trianon, Paris - Feburary 21-22-23, 2025

Jack White returns to Paris for three incendiary shows in early 2025 at two historic theaters in the city’s Red Light District. Backed by longtime collaborators Patrick Keeler (drums), Dominic Davis (bass), and Bobby Emmett (keys), he’ll unleash his signature blend of feral blues, garage rock grit, and sonic experimentation. These intimate dates are part of the No Name Tour 2024/2025, celebrating his August 2024 release No Name. Expect an unpredictable, high-voltage performance from one of rock’s most restless raconteurs (see what I did there?).

Opeth @ Olympia, Paris - February 21st, 2025

Prepare for a night of pure sonic devastation as Opeth storms the iconic Olympia in Paris this February! Riding high on the release of their groundbreaking new album, The Last Will and Testament, Opeth continues to redefine the boundaries of Metal and Progressive music. This daring and innovative record fuses crushing heaviness with intricate melodies, standing as a testament to the band’s evolution and uncompromising vision. With the epic Grand Magus delivering their powerful riffs as the opening act, this promises to be a night of unrelenting intensity and masterful musicianship.

SatchVai Band @ Palais des Congrès, Paris - June 22nd, 2025

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are joining forces for a historic night of guitar wizardry at Paris’ Palais des Congrès on June 22, 2025. But this isn’t just a co-headlining tour—it’s the debut of the Satchvai Band, a new project merging their legendary talents into one electrifying ensemble.

Their Surfing the Hydra Tour (a nod to Surfing with the Alien and Vai's hybrid beast of an instrument) promises jaw-dropping solos, technical brilliance, and explosive jams created exclusively for this tour. With stops at major European festivals like Hellfest, this rare collaboration between two of rock’s greatest guitarists is destined to be a mind-blowing celebration of all things electric guitar. Don’t miss it!

W.A.S.P. @ Forum, Vauréal - June 10th, 2025

W.A.S.P. has answered the fans' call, announcing a Paris-area show in Vauréal on June 10, 2025. This tour dives deep into the band’s explosive self-titled debut album, home to some of their most iconic tracks.

While it’s unclear if “Animal (F*** Like a Beast)” or flying raw meat will make an appearance, expect classics like “I Wanna Be Somebody,” “L.O.V.E. Machine,” and “On Your Knees,” alongside deeper cuts like “Tormentor.” Get ready for a night of raw, unapologetic shock metal fury!