Gods of Metal was the biggest Italian metal festival, held annually from 1997 to 2016. It took place in early summer, usually on the first or second weekend of June. It was most often held at venues in or near Milan, but took place in Bologna three times and one time in Turin. It was acquired by Live Nation in 2010.^[1]

Held on June 7 at Palavobis in Milan.

Held on June 6 at Forum Open Air Arena in Milan.

Held on June 5 and June 6 at Forum Open Air Arena in Assago-Milan.

Held on June 10 and June 11 at Stadio Brianteo in Monza.

Held on June 9 at Palavobis in Milan.

Held on June 8 and June 9 at Stadio Brianteo in Monza.

Held on June 8 at Palavobis in Milan.

Held on June 5 and June 6 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna.

Due to heavy rain, the UFO concert was cancelled and Stratovarius played the next day, between the Quireboys and W.A.S.P.

Held on June 11 and June 12 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna.

Held on June 1-June 4 at Idroscalo in Milan.

Held on June 2, June 3 and June 30 at Idroscalo in Milan.

Held on June 27, June 28 and June 29 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna

Held on June 27 and June 28 at Stadio Brianteo in Monza

Held on June 25, June 26 and June 27 at Parco della Certosa Reale in Collegno

Stage 1

Stage 2

Held on 22 June at Arena Fiera, Rho

Held on 21, 22, 23 and 24 June at Arena Fiera, Rho

Held on 2 June at Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza

• Official website