Double metal bill at Elkhart's The Lerner features Saxon and Uriah Heep

ELKHART — Uriah Heep and Saxon perform at 7 p.m. May 12 at The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St.

Titled “Hell, Fire & Chaos — The Best of British Rock & Metal,” the tour presents the two bands as co-headliners with both bands playing equal set lengths, with some cities Uriah Heep closing and others Saxon.

Saxon formed in 1979 and became leaders in the new wave of British heavy metal movement alongside bands such as Iron Maiden and Def Leppard, according to a press release.

The tour’s in support of the band’s 24th studio album, “Hell, Fire & Damnation,” released Jan. 19.

Saxon’s setlist will consist of popular tracks such as “Wheels of Steel,” “747 (Strangers in the Night),” “Strong Arm of the Law,” “Power and the Glory” and “Denim and Leather.”

Formed in 1969 and named for a character in Charles Dickens’ “David Copperfield,” Uriah Heep has released 25 studio albums and became known for its mix of hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock. The band’s best known for songs such as “Easy Livin’,” “Gypsy,” “Stealin’,” “Sweet Lorraine” and “July Morning.”

Tickets are $76.50-$36.50.

For more information, call 574-293-4469 or visit thelerner.com.

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