The Original and FIRST Heavy Metal Band
Emerging from the explosive late-1960s Southern California music scene, Iron Butterfly carved their place in rock history with a sound that blended heavy psychedelia, hypnotic organ lines, and thundering rhythm work long before “hard rock” even had a name. The band became a cultural phenomenon with the release of their groundbreaking 1968 album In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, a record that spent over a year on the Billboard charts and went on to sell more than 30 million copies worldwide. Its title track — the legendary 17-minute epic — became one of the most recognizable and influential pieces of rock music ever recorded.
Iron Butterfly’s signature fusion of psychedelic color, primal groove, and sonic experimentation helped shape the evolution of heavy rock and metal that would follow. Over the decades, the band has continued to evolve while honoring the roots that made them iconic, bringing their high-energy show to audiences who still crave the raw, vintage power of the original era.
Today, Iron Butterfly remains a living bridge between rock’s revolutionary past and its modern legacy. Fans can expect a performance that celebrates the band’s historic catalog, electrifying musicianship, and the unmistakable sound that earned them a place alongside the pioneers of psychedelic and hard rock. From deep cuts to the timeless thunder of “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” their live show captures the spirit, swagger, and sonic punch that made Iron Butterfly a legend.
Experience one of the most influential bands of the classic-rock era — still soaring, still powerful, and still unmistakably Iron Butterfly.
This show is ages 21+
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