Metallica

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After spending the summer in Europe, Metallica kicks off its US tour in September by spicing up its set list of classics and 'Death Magnetic' tracks with obscure cover songs and its own rare tracks. Tickets $50-$76 (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Aerosmith with Z... Steven Tyler's case of pneumonia prevented the band from getting a new album out in time for this summer, but Aerosmith and ZZ Top will certainly not disappoint as they begin their amphitheater tour this June. Tickets $24-$198 (AP Photo/CP, Jonathan Hayward)
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Bob Dylan, John ... See three music legends in an all-American setting this summer when Dylan, Mellencamp and Nelson tour minor-league ballparks in small towns. All Tickets $68 and kids under 14 will get in for free if they come with an adult.(AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
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Coldplay Coldplay has already started their three-month trek through mostly outdoor venues. The band is also giving away copies of a new live album at every show. Tickets $35-$110 (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
The Dave Matthew... The Dave Matthews Band will spend their summer on the road, debuting songs from their new album, 'Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King' (out June 2nd). The six-month tour will be the first without saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who died last August. Tickets $32-$75 (AP Photo/Alex Brandon/FILE)
Blink-182 For their first tour since 2005, Blink-182's reunion will include their pop-punk hits and a few new songs, as well as a light show from Daft Punk and Kanye West's set designer. Tickets $20-$60 (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Green Day The band intends to play the entirety of '21st Century Breakdown' at some gigs. Armstrong threatens that a few shows could last up to six hours. $29.50-$149.50 (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
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Metallica After spending the summer in Europe, Metallica kicks off its US tour in September by spicing up its set list of classics and 'Death Magnetic' tracks with obscure cover songs and its own rare tracks. Tickets $50-$76 (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Nine Inch Nails ... Nine Inch Nail's Trent Reznor is positioning the trek as a farewell for NIN where as Jane's Addiction is recharged by the return of bassist Eric Avery. Tickets $18.75-$154 (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Phish The members of Phish are currently recording their new studio album and begin their summer tour at Boston's Fenway Park on May 31st. Tickets $50 (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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