Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax & You

But don’t confuse the date with the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival that takes place at the Empire. While Coachella is set for April 15-17, the Big Four take over the grounds April 23, one week after the three-day extravaganza.

But like Coachella, the day-long Big Four show is presented by Goldenvoice, which probably looked at those Euro festival gigs featuring the four bands and said something like, “Hmmm….”

Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and are priced at $99 for general admission and $199 for VIP. The Big Four will also feature same day shuttle service from various So. Calif. locations with prices ranging from $40 to $65 round trip.

Of course, there’s a website for this one-day-only serving of heavy metal heaven. Check out TheBig4Festival.com as well as the show’s Facebook page. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to visit the individual band websites for Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.