Chicago's Best Metal Bars

You aren't born metal, it is a way of life. You want loud, hard, and fast music, that will send you home with your ears ringing and your neck hurting. The occasional hot chick bartender never hurt anyone before either.

Are you looking for a bar that has an edge? Are you looking for a bar where you can hear the likes of Pantera, Gwar, Motorhead, Slayer, and Mayhem just to name a few? Are you looking for a bar that resembles a garage or your high school bedroom? Heavy metal culture is prelivant in the Chicago area, but you just need to know where to go. From $5 mini pitchers of PBR, to the best thrash metal bars in all the land, check out our list of "Chicago Best Metal Bars."

Kuma's Corner

2900 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
773-604-8769
www.kumascorner.com

This place already has the reputation of boasting one of the best burgers in a city that loves to eat. Kuma's Corner has creative burgers that are named after metal bands. Know when you come to this place you are going to be eating something named Pantera, Led Zeppelin, Mayhem, Motorhead, or Slayer.

According to their website: "Whether you want to be immersed in heavy metal culture or you are just looking for the best burger you've ever eaten in your life, Kuma's Corner has all of the ducks in a row to satiate your most intimate meat craving desires." We couldn't agree more!

Metal Shaker

3394 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
773-286-4482
www.myspace.com/metalshaker

If you need a little more Norwegian Black Metal in your life, then head over to the northwest side's premiere metal dive bar, Metal Shaker. They have ice-cold Okocim and bartenders who are ready to chat with you about thrash and doom records or an upcoming show with appearances by bands such as: Morgue Supplier, Fascist Insect, and Killer Dolphin w/Rabies and Hex Machine. Still haven't had enough fun, check out the artwork on the fliers in the bathroom.

The Mutiny

2824 N. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
773-486-7774
www.themutinychicago.com

Just drive west on Western and look for the Old Style sign on your right. If you are looking for a mini picture and PBR that you can pour right into your mouth, then this is the place for you. It looks like your garage, and the best and hardest garage band will be playing in the back. If that isn't enough for you, make sure you check out the bathroom for what HAS to be the world's largest urinal.

The Elbo Room

2871 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773-549-5549
www.elboroomchicago.com

Looking for live music, street parking, a rock vibe, but somewhere you may hear a "thank you". Well. The Elbow Room is the place for you. There is a small cover, but that is a small price to pay for some real, local hard rock music. With a small stage and bar upstairs for some mellower acoustic tunes, and a much larger area to shake it downstairs, the Elbo Room is the perfect blend of rock and leisure.

Empty Bottle

1035 N. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
773-276-3600
www.emptybottle.com

If you are looking for a cheap drink, a cheap ticket, and ample parking, then Empty Bottle is the place for you. You will never have a ticket over $18 and you certainly won't have to pay that Ticketmaster service charge. The Empty Bottle is the place for a rockin' good time and music fans galore.