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Welcome to our comprehensive guide to metal music! Whether you're a total beginner or have been a fan for years, we have all the resources you need to discover the best metal artist sand live events around. From classic heavy metal to black metal, death metal and more, our guide will help you find the music that you love. Get ready to dive into the world of heavy metal and rock out!

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Metal music has many layers. Here are the artists blowing up and making waves in different scenes across the globe.

Alternative Metal

Alternative metal has carved its own distinct path within the metal landscape, appealing to fans seeking a fusion of heavy and alternative sounds that pushes boundaries and explores new musical territories. It combines elements of heavy metal with alternative rock, incorporating influences from various subgenres such as grunge, industrial, and nu metal. Alternative metal bands often fuse heavy guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and hard-hitting rhythms with melodic and introspective elements. The genre's versatility allows for a wide range of sonic expressions, from the melodic hooks of bands like Deftones and Tool to the intense energy of acts like Korn and System of a Down.

Foo Fighters

System of a down, the smashing pumpkins, heavy metal.

Characterized by its aggressive guitar riffs, pounding drums, and soaring vocals, heavy metal is known for its intense and energetic sound. With bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin paving the way, heavy metal evolved into a diverse genre with subgenres like thrash metal, power metal, and doom metal. Heavy metal has a dedicated global fanbase, drawn to its electrifying live performances, intricate musicianship, and unapologetic attitude. Whether it's the thunderous rhythms of bands like Metallica or the operatic grandeur of acts like Iron Maiden, heavy metal continues to captivate listeners with its raw power and passion.

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Ozzy osbourne, iron maiden, def leppard, thrash metal.

Bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax pioneered the genre, pushing the boundaries of speed and intensity. Known for its lightning-fast guitar riffs, rapid drumming, and intense vocal delivery, thrash metal combines the energy of punk with the technicality of heavy metal. With its blistering pace and rebellious spirit, thrash metal has become a cornerstone of the metal genre, influencing countless bands and captivating fans with its relentless energy and mosh-inducing rhythms.

Speed Metal

With its relentless pace and adrenaline-fueled energy, speed metal delivers an exhilarating sonic experience that captures the excitement and urgency of the genre. Speed metal bands such as Motorhead, Exciter, and Venom pushed the boundaries of speed and intensity, laying the foundation for future genres like thrash metal.

Dragonforce

Glam metal emphasized a party-oriented lifestyle, with lyrics often revolving around themes of love, sex, and living life to the fullest. The genre's sound incorporated catchy guitar riffs, melodic solos, and harmonized vocals, creating a radio-friendly appeal. Bands like Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Bon Jovi epitomized the genre with their big hair, tight leather pants, and anthemic rock songs.

Mötley Crüe

Alice cooper, gothic rock.

Combining heavy guitars, haunting melodies, and dark lyrical themes, gothic metal creates a unique and melancholic sonic experience. Bands such as Paradise Lost, Type O Negative, and Theatre of Tragedy were pioneers of the genre, incorporating elements of beauty and sorrow into their music.

Siouxsie & The Banshees

In this moment.

Known for its heavy guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and a fusion of musical styles, nu metal brought a fresh and innovative sound to the metal scene. Bands like Korn, Linkin Park, and Limp Bizkit popularized the genre, incorporating elements of hip-hop, electronic samples, and angst-driven lyrics. Nu metal often features a blend of melodic hooks, rap verses, and heavy breakdowns, creating a dynamic and energetic sound.

Three Days Grace

Queens of the stone age, symphonic rock.

With its fusion of rock instrumentation and symphonic elements, symphonic rock creates a symphonic experience that is both melodic and dramatic. Bands like Pink Floyd, Queen, and Electric Light Orchestra embraced symphonic rock, incorporating orchestral instruments such as strings, brass, and woodwinds into their compositions. Symphonic rock's fusion of classical and rock elements creates a sense of grandeur and theatricality, captivating listeners with its rich sonic palette. It continues to inspire artists and create a bridge between the worlds of rock and classical music.

Peter Gabriel

Jethro tull, robert plant.

Known for its blend of intense breakdowns, melodic guitar riffs, and harsh vocals, metalcore delivers a high-energy and emotionally charged sound. Bands like Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, and August Burns Red pioneered the genre, bringing together the aggression of hardcore punk with the technicality and heaviness of metal. Metalcore often features a combination of screamed and clean vocals, adding a melodic and anthemic quality to the music.

Bring Me The Horizon

A day to remember, bullet for my valentine, sleeping with sirens, asking alexandria, falling in reverse, melodic metalcore.

Emerging in the early 2000s, bands like Killswitch Engage, Trivium, and All That Remains popularized the genre with their blend of blistering riffs, catchy melodies, and emotional lyrics. Melodic metalcore often features a balance between heavy breakdowns, soaring clean vocals, and melodic guitar solos.

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Incredible atmosphere and an incredible performance by Disturbed!! They (David) gave a beautiful speech about mental health awareness amidst the untimely passing of Keith Flint. I was moved to tears. Being united as an audience at a concert - particularly rock concerts in my opinion - is always a very special experience. To be so intimately connected to thousands of strangers for a few hours is a wonderful indescribable feeling. For those few hours, we are not alone, we are surrounded by like-minded individuals who are all there for the same reason; to support the artists and the music we love. Disturbed made this experience even more special through their performance. It was loud, it was passionate, and it was damn near perfect. The production value alone was off the charts. This was my first Disturbed concert and it definitely will not be my last. Special shoutout to Three Days Grace - they killed it like always. Three Days Grace will always hold a special place in my heart as a hometown band that I grew up with. They never disappoint! I can't wait to see both bands again!

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One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to! They played almost all of there hits. It was such a beautiful experience watching them live! Would recommend to any System of a Down fans!!

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Best concert ever! The band was on fire, Corgan and Iha are a surprisingly good comic duo, the setlist was incredible with songs spanning all their career and surprise numbers like a Rolling Stones cover. The stage was magic, with giant puppets and light shows that really made the evening seem like something out of a dream. The location is small and collected and the sound was PERFECT, contributing to the atmosphere: it seemed like an evening with friends, the gods descending between men to share stories and emotions. Beyond good.

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That's a great performance with stage, sound, lightening, video graphic, and finally they're back the 3 original member Axl, Duff, and Slash since almost 24 years ago I saw them be together again. the concert which lasted almost 3 hours did not make them lose their enthusiasm to entertain us, even though they were already half a century more. some of the best songs like It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstones, Welcome To The Jungle, Civil War, You Could Be Mine, Sweet Child O' Mine, Patience, Knocking On Heaven's door Making Rock the whole of GBK stadium. They closed the show titled "Not In This Lifetime" with encore song "Paradise City". At the end of song Axl say "Thank You Jakarta, Indonesia, See You again" and then he threw the microphone towards the audience, and not long afterwards all the band members gathered and bowed down as a thank you. some of the band members such as slash and duff distributed guitar picks to the audience as a memento. previously the band had performed in Jakarta in 2012 but without slash and duff, so did slash who had also performed solo in Jakarta with his band then in 2010.

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Out of this world, from start to finish it’s a complete adrenaline rush coupled with an assault of your senses. The constant tribal rhythm from Jay Weinberg, Clown and Tortilla man draw you in and get you jumping. Music is therapy and Slipknot releases a lot of pent up emotions. If you like your rock loud, heavy and slightly abusive;-) then make these guys a must see next time round 5/5.

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Absolutely excellent concert! They played for 3 hours, which included an encore of 5 songs. The songs performed ranged from their first to their latest album release. This is the second time I have seen them, they are worth the price of admission and I always leave the concert feeling like I had an excellent night. Coopers Stadium is an excellent venue and Dave works the stage well. It was awesome to see Taylor and Dave swap roles with Dave performing on the drums for a song. You can see they enjoy performing and that energy comes across to the crowd.

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The Most Anticipated Metal and Rock Concert Tours of 2023

The Most Anticipated Metal and Rock Concert Tours of 2023

2023 is rolling up to be an excellent year for new albums and an equally exciting year for live music. Pantera will perform its first gigs in the United States in over 22 years.

Metallica is on the road in promoting its new ’72 Seasons’ album. Turnstile has been chosen to open for pop-punk legends Blink-182 on their much-anticipated reunion tour. That’s only a taste of the numerous epic trips we can’t wait to take on our next voyage around the sun. TOOL band is also coming back with a new tour. Foo Fighters, Puscifer, Enslaved, Cradle of Filth, DevilDriver, Life of Agony, Sick of it All, Spiritbox , and many more will tour in 2023 worldwide, including European, Asia, Australia, Canada, South America, and more.

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Let’s check which metal and rock bands’ concert tours we are excited about for 2023. You can also check our comprehensive concert and tour dates page here .

The Metallica tour starts on April 23rd, 2023, and this tour will finish on September 29th, 2024.

Metallica’s 2023 global tour will begin on April 27, 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and conclude on November 12, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri. Also, Metallica’s 2024 global tour will begin on May 24, 2024, in Munich, Germany, and conclude on September 29, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Tool ‘s upcoming 2023 tour starts this Spring. So, Tool announces a couple of tour dates. But they will be adding more concert dates soon.

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According to Tool ‘s frontman Maynard James Keenan :

“The guys in Tool, they just take longer to process information and get it together and present me something that I can start building on. I have made the mistake in the past of trying to build on something that wasn’t ready yet. And then all the work I put into building on the thing, they change the foundation.

If I’m trying to decorate the house and then you move where the doors are or the windows or add a floor, I gotta start over, as an interior decorator. I have to wait for them to do it, so there’s time. I have time to do all these other things in between because I can and I should. One could argue a little bit of discipline and a little prodding, a little cattle prod or a taser would help move these guys along a little faster. But that’s their process, you just have to kind of respect it.

It’s frustrating. I’m sure they’re frustrated with me because they hand it to me and I’m like, ‘It’s done.’ like, ‘You didn’t take any time with it?’ Yes, it took 50 years for this reaction to these things. I’ve been preparing for decades to hear these things and be able to react honestly, and I riff on them – on all the songs, on all the projects.”

Pantera ‘s tour will start on July 2023.

Pantera officially shares concerts and events for the first time in 2023, which means they return 22 years later. Their current lineup includes vocalist Phil Anselmo, bassist Rex Brown, guitarist Zakk Wylde, and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante from Black Label Society.

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Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold comeback with a massive tour. But they shared two concerts for May 19 and May 26th, 2023. In 2023, Avenged Sevenfold will release its long-awaited new album. They’ve been confirmed as the headliner for two significant events, Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.

We hope Avenged Sevenfold will announce great tour dates soon.

Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper

Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and Alice Cooper go on tour together and starts on August 5th, 2023.

The three iconic music bands kick off on a summer tour of North America, with “The Stadium Tour” concluding on September 9th, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They will then go on tour again in 2023. This tour, presented by Live Nation, will kick off on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Mexico City’s Foro Sol. Both bands will tour Latin America with their incredible live performances before heading to Europe in May 2023. It also includes a stop at Wembley Stadium on July 1, 2023, before concluding at Hampden Park in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on July 6, 2023.

Anthrax, Black Label Society, Exodus

Anthrax, Black Label Society, and Exodus are touring together.

The tour kicks off on January 17th in Boise, Idaho, and finishes on February 18th in Oakland, California, USA, the city of Exodus.

Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden is one of the most known heavy metal bands in history. Of course, Iron Maiden will tour in 2023.

Beginning in June 2023, the band will tour Europe and the United Kingdom, including a hometown concert in London on July 7. Iron Maiden’s tour will begin with unique new album acts.

Iron Maiden 'The Future Past' 2023 Tour Dates

Death Grips

Death Grips will also kick off on a North American tour in 2023.

The tour will allow the band to perform new music while celebrating past ventures such as The Money Store. Everything kicks off on May 4 at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon. Following a two-week run on the West Coast, the band heads east in mid-September, performing at festivals such as Riot Fest.

Spiritbox, After the Burial, Intervals

Spiritbox, After the Burial, and Intervals will tour in 2023.

After the Burial and Intervals will join the Spiritbox band for a 22-city tour beginning in Vancouver on April 10th and ending in Minneapolis on May 10th.

Dying Fetus, Suicide Silence, Born of Osiris, Sanguisugabogg, Aborted, Crown Magnetar, Slay Squad

Dying Fetus, Suicide Silence, Born of Osiris, Sanguisugabogg, Aborted, Crown Magnetar, Slay Squad will tour together.

The rest of the 2023 tour has Born of Osiris, Aborted, Sanguisugabogg, Crown Magnetar, and Slay Squad as support acts. The dates begin on April 7th in Fort Worth, Texas, and end on April 30th in Anaheim, California.

Life of Agony, Sick of It All

Life of Agony and Sick of It All will go on tour together. This tour will kick off on March 9th in Albany, New York, and will travel through the East Coast, Midwest, and Canada before concluding on April 1st in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

DevilDriver, Cradle of Filth

DevilDriver and Cradle of Filth will go on tour together.

The first leg of the “Double Trouble Live” tour begins March 8th in Tempe, Arizona, and concludes March 26th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first part of the journey will focus mostly on West Coast and Southwest markets.

Parkway Drive, Memphis May Fire, Currents

Parkway Drive, Memphis May Fire, and Currents will tour together in 2023.

AND, Parkway Drive will begin the tour on January 22nd at Shiprocked and will conclude on February 18th, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Their seventh studio album, “Darker Still,” was released on September 9th, 2022, via Resist and Epitaph Records.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced a 23-city global tour in honor of their most recent studio albums, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen, for 2023.

On select gigs across their North American and European tour, the band will be joined by St. Vincent, the Strokes, King Princess, Iggy Pop, the Roots, the Mars Volta, and City and Colour.

Ghost ‘s frontman Tobias Forge confirmed the band is touring in 2023.

“We are doing a lot of touring again on previous album cycles. We’ve [Ghost] done four legs in America and two or three in Europe and repeated. We’re going to go into every territory next year. But there’s going to be one European tour, one American tour. We are going to do a little bit of everywhere.

There’ll be a little bit of something up in upper Asia, on the far end there – a very well-established country with a lot of pop cultural fascination and the home of video games. And there’s going to be something in the Oceania world, and there might be something south of Panama, and there might be something slightly north of Panama. It feels pretty solid.”

Blink-182 and Turnstile

Blink-182 and Turnstile will tour in 2023.

Also, Blink-182 and Turnstile will perform and kick off their 2023 tour on June 16 at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles before moving on to San Diego (June 20), San Jose (June 22), and Sacramento (June 23). (June 23).

Blink-182 and Turnstile 2023 world dates:

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode will tour in 2023. The tour kicks off on March 23rd, 2023.

Depeche Mode’s 2023 World Tour is scheduled to kick off in California at the end of March. Now is a great time for fans all over the world to search into the band’s repertoire and collectibles in preparation for their return this year.

Arctic Monkeys

In April and May 2023, the Arctic Monkeys band will tour in Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, France, and the Netherlands. After Arctic Monkeys band’s new album ‘The Car’ is released on October 21st, 2022.

Arctic Monkeys band’s latest seventh studio album will be released on October 21st, 2022. In addition, a UK stadium tour and North American concerts with Fontaines D.C. have been announced for 2023.

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour is a concert tour planned by American musician Bruce Springsteen and his supporting band, the E Street Band. The tour is set to begin in Tampa on February 1, 2023.

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10 metal tours we’re unreasonably excited for in 2023

Metallica, Maiden, Sleep Token, Babymetal, Spiritbox… 2023 is looking like a killer year for metal tours

A collage of Metallica, Sleep Token, Iron Maiden and Babmetal performing onstage

2022 was the year that live music fully returned after the barren wasteland that was the pandemic era. And what a year it was! Rammstein burned down a few more stadiums, Parkway Drive and Ghost cemented their status as modern arena heavyweights, Iron Maiden and Kiss rolled back the years at Download, and Bloodstock gave us everything from a secret Machine Head set to a returning Mercyful Fate. All told, 2023 has got a hell of a lot to live up to, but it’s looking very strong already. Here are 10 metal tours we cannot wait to get down the front of.

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There are fewer things in music more than a new Metallica album, and we’re getting one this year. Not only are the planet's biggest metal band releasing the seven-years-in-the-making 72 Seasons on April 14, but they’re also embarking on their most ambitious tour. Spanning 2023 and 2024, it will see the band taking up residency in 72 different cities across the globe (plus Download) each of which will see them playing two different sets, presumably allowing them to dip into some of the dustier corners of their illustrious back catalogue. Add in support slots from Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Architects and more, and you’ve got the tour that sets the benchmark for the next two years. 

Unquestionably the breakout metal band of the last few years, if Spiritbox ’s shows on UK soil thus far are anything to go by then their July tour is going to be one for the ages. The venues they are playing this time around are quite the upgrade from the 800 cap Islington venue, but, when you factor in the momentum Spiritbox have, they look positively humble in comparison to where they will likely be in next time they come around. In a few years you’ll be able to say “I was there!”.

Sleep Token

Sleep Token were one of the most talked about bands of 2022. Their mix of dexterous tech-metal, hook filled, huge, melodic pop vocals and their mysteriously masked image has proven to be something of a perfect storm for fans, and their ascent can be measured by the fact that during their upcoming February tour they will play venues measured in their thousands rather than hundreds. If the intensity of their shows can translate in these larger rooms then this could be their coronation into the big leagues.

Sabaton/Babymetal/Lordi

Could it be the most OTT tour in the history of music? We’re certainly scratching our heads trying to remember a night with more potential giddy thrills than seeing Swedish power metal legends Sabaton, Kawaii metal innovators Babymetal and Eurovision winning metal monsters Lordi all taking turns to batter our senses. What’s most impressive about this bill is the fact that these are three bands that are the absolute antithesis of “cool” and yet they find themselves joining forces to decimate some of the most sizeable arenas across the United Kingdom. Whatever you think of each band, you can’t deny, it’ll certainly be eventful.

Trivium delivered a potential career best record in 2020’s What the Dead Men Say , and we were desperate to see those songs live. The pandemic happened, which put paid to that for a while. Rather than rest on their laurels, the Floridans made another album which was equally as good, 2021’s In the Court of the Dragon. Obviously, Trivium have always been a great live band, but we’ve been waiting for what feels like forever to see those new songs in the flesh, and during the first month of the year we finally will. The fact that metalcore veterans Heaven Shall Burn and Sheffield destroyers Malevolence are on the bill too is a particularly tasty cherry on the cake.

Getting to see Gojira in arenas across the UK has been a long time coming, and we’re not just referring to the pandemic in this case either. The French prog-death-groove metal machine has been on frighteningly unstoppable form for over a decade now, crushing any locale they play. Their last album Fortitude, Hammer’s album of the year in 2021, was more streamlined and designed for exactly the kind of rooms they will find themselves in this coming February. Expect them to effortlessly make the step up.

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Lamb of God/Kreator/Municipal Waste

Back in late 2019 it was announced that Richmond groove metal heroes Lamb of God and German thrash legends Kreator were joining forces to obliterate the United Kingdom. It’s been pushed back numerous times over the years, but this March we will finally see the pair on the same stage. It’s sad to look back at the initial bill and see the name Power Trip there, with the bands late frontman Riley Gale still very much in our thoughts, but with their place taken by another top-notch thrash band in Municipal Waste, this still promises to be one of the finest no-bullshit metal tours of the year. 

Limp Bizkit

Are we finally okay to admit that Limp Bizkit are great now? It’s been well over a decade since the rap-metal megastars came back to decimate Download in 2009, and they’ve been one of the most reliably brilliant, party starting live bands ever since. The four dates they do in April, rescheduled from 2022, will be the most raucous, bouncy, boisterous night of the year, no doubt. And, with a bunch of, actually pretty decent, new songs to chuck into the set from their 2021 album Still Sucks we might even get a little bit more than pure nostalgic fun from Fred Durst and Co.

Iron Maiden

Yeah, it had to be really didn’t it. It’s been less than a year since we got to see the new Senjutsu stage set, but the fact is, as soon as Maiden announce a full arena run, it’s always going to get onto a list such as this. You’re not going to find a more consistent band in metal, or a more life affirming show as a Maiden one here on British soil, surrounded by tens of thousands of fellow metal-loving friends.

Ozzy Osbourne/Judas Priest

Possibly the most agonising wait that any of us have had or will ever have for a live show. Originally set to take place in 2019, these dates  had to be rescheduled more than once, and as the years progressed, we couldn’t help but wonder if we were ever going to see them take place. Ozzy’s health has been up and down over that time, but he’s still the Prince of fucking Darkness, only a fool would pass up the chance to see him one last time. We’re crossing everything and praying that these dates finally go ahead in June.

Since blagging his way onto the Hammer team a decade ago, Stephen has written countless features and reviews for the magazine, usually specialising in punk, hardcore and 90s metal, and still holds out the faint hope of one day getting his beloved U2 into the pages of the mag. He also regularly spouts his opinions on the Metal Hammer Podcast.

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Megadeth, Lamb of God Announce Rescheduled ‘Metal Tour of the Year’

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Megadeth and Lamb of God have announced the rescheduled dates for their Metal Tour of the Year, which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The two bands will kick off their route in Austin, Texas, on August 20th, and will tour the U.S. and Canada with a final show in Quebec City on October 2nd. Special guests Trivium and In Flames will act as openers.

“Can you hear the sound of armies on the march — of destruction on the horizon?” Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine said in a statement. “That’s this tour, coming for you. We cannot wait to return to the stage and I promise you you do not want to miss these shows. You’re not going to know what hit you!”

The Metal Tour of the Year will be Megadeth’s first North American tour since 2017 and marks Mustaine’s return to the stage following his battle with and recovery from throat cancer in 2019. The tour will also mark Lamb of God’s first live performances since the release of their new self-titled album in 2020.

“It’s been far too long since we got to do our thing — by ‘we’ I mean bands, road crew, bus drivers, truck drivers, local venue staff, vendors, audience, parking lot attendants, the freaking janitors — the whole damn enchilada,” Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe said. “All of us. Together. Everyone has been waiting, but the time has come to put the puzzle back together — I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been more ready to hit the road with Lamb of God. See y’all in a few months with Megadeth, Trivium, and In Flames. Over a year with no live music ? These shows are gonna be insane …”

Tickets and VIP packages for the tour go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. local time at Live Nation.

Megadeth/Lamb of God Metal Tour of the Year 2021 Dates

August 20 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater August 21 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory August 22 – Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman August 24 – El Paso, TX @ Don Haskins Center August 25 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater August 27 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena August 29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre August 31 – Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center September 1 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre September 2 – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion September 4 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center September 5 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre September 9 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago September 11 – Danville, VA @ Blue Ridge Festival September 12 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater September 13 – Boston, NY @ Leader Bank Pavilion September 15 – Camden, NJ @ BB&T Pavilion September 16 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center September 18 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center September 19 – Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre September 20 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion September 22 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP September 24 – Mount Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino Amphitheatre September 26 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis September 28 – Minneapolis, MN @ Armory September 30 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage October 1 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell October 2 – Quebec City, QC @ Centre Videotron

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List of Major Rock and Metal Tours Scheduled for 2024

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This year, a ton of rock, metal, and alternative acts are hitting the road for live performances

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We’re off and running into 2024, and there’s plenty of live music coming down the pike. From club sellouts to stadium juggernauts, a ton of acts are already confirmed to tour in 2024, and more are set to announce in the near future. If your 2024 concert calendar is already stacked, it will be after reading this list.

This article will be continuously updated

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Eagles – The Long Goodbye Tour [Leg 2]

Start date: january 5.

Due to overwhelming demand, the  Eagles  have added performances to their 2024 final  Long Goodbye Tour . Second shows have been added in Phoenix, Arizona; Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois, and Toronto, Ontario. General ticket on-sale for the second Chicago concert starts Monday, November 6 at 10am local time, while the Phoenix, Austin, and Toronto shows go on sale Friday, November 10 at 10am local time. Check out the full updated tour itinerary below now.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” the band said in a statement. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.

So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

All dates and ticket information HERE

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Tool – Fear Innoculum Tour

Start date: january 10 [united states], 25 may [europe/uk].

In January,  Tool  are continuing their current tour with another leg of U.S. dates. The new trek kicks off on January 10 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland and wraps up on February 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band will perform back-to-back concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, and Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Elder will serve as special guests for all shows next year.

In the spring, the band is slated to head overseas for a run of headlining shows and festival appearances. Beginning at the ZAG Arena in Hannover, Germany on 25 May, the band will perform in London, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, and more. Night Verses will serve as special guests for all headlining stops. The tour includes featured slots at major festivals including Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, CopenHell in Denmark, and Tons of Tock in Norway.

With a new tour comes new Tool merchandise, which has become some of the most highly sought after concert collectibles on the planet – especially the posters. Members of the new and improved Tool Army will have access to special merchandise and perks, including exclusive pre-sale access to Tool headlining shows, early access to VIP packages, and more.

Additionally, there’s always the hope of hearing a rare gem or two from the band in concert. At their 2023 tour opener on October 4 in Loveland, Colorado, the crowd got to hear  “Rosetta Stoned”  in full, with vocals, for the first time since 2009. The rarity “Rosetta Stoned” comes from their 2006 effort,  10,000 Days . The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and featured the hit singles “Vicarious,” “The Pot,” and “Jambi.” The album has since gone on to be certified double-platinum by the RIAA, and garner the band a GRAMMY® Award for Best Recording Package.

All dates and ticket information for the United States HERE , Europe/UK HERE

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Tesla – U.S. Tour

Start date: january 11.

Tesla are gearing up for another big year in 2024. The storied rockers announced Tuesday plans for their Keepin’ It Real Tour, which kicks off next week. The run begins on January 11 at the Seminole Casino in Immokalee, Florida, and runs through August 25 with an appearance at the inaugural Mountain Music Fest in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. More dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks

“We cannot wait to hit the stage and share our music with our incredible fans once again,” the band said in a statement. “The ‘Keepin’ It Real’ Tour is going to be an unforgettable experience for everyone who joins us.”

In addition to their tour dates, the group will also be performing a five-show residency at The House of Blues in Las Vegas beginning on April 5.

Tesla released their eleventh studio album  Shock  back in 2019 through UMe. The record was produced by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen, who also co-wrote several tracks. Featuring the hit “Taste Like,” the album hit No. 21 on the Billboard 200. It is also the band’s last effort featuring longtime drummer Troy Luccketta, who left the group in 2021.

In 2021, Tesla released the single, “Cold Blue Steel,” followed by another stand-alone track, “Time to Rock,” in 2022.

Disturbed live 2023 [Credit: Matt Bishop]

Disturbed – Take Back Your Life Tour [Leg 2] with Falling In Reverse and Plush

Start date: january 19.

Disturbed are continuing their Take Back Your Life Tour in 2024. The new round of shows kicks off on January 19 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois and wraps up on March 3, 2024 at the BAKKT Theater at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. Very special guests for the trek will be Falling In Reverse and Plush. The run will see all three acts making stops in Kansas City, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, and more.

Revisit our review and live photos from the first leg of the band’s tour  HERE .

Disturbed’s eighth studio album  Divisive  arrived last November via Reprise Records. Produced by Drew Faulk (Papa Roach, Highly Suspect, Motionless In White), the album hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock and Top Alternative Albums charts. The record features a very special guest appearance by Heart’s Ann Wilson on “Don’t Tell Me.”

Falling In Reverse wrapped up their tour with Avenged Sevenfold last night in Fort Worth, Texas. Back in the spring, the band headlined several large venues with very special guests Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, and more. In 2022, they embarked on the  Rockzilla Tour  with Papa Roach sold out several arenas across North America and extended with a second leg in 2023. The band’s last full-length LP was 2017’s  Coming Home . Over the last three years, Falling In Reverse have released several big hit singles including “Zombified” and “Popular Monster,” with the latter gaining over nearly 240 million streams on Spotify.

Plush released their latest single, “Left Behind,” back in April. The group released their debut self-titled LP in 2021 via Pavement Music. The record featured the hit songs “Better Off Alone, “Athena,” and “Will Not Win.” The album’s lead single, “Hate,” has garnered over 1 million streams on Spotify.

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Steel Panther – On the Prowl Tour

Steel Panther  are returning to the road to continue their On the Prowl Tour. The new round of dates kicks off on January 19 at the Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The tour runs through May 18, wrapping up at The Aztec Theatre San Antonio, Texas.

“As Steel Panther wraps up another banner year with all of our upcoming magical tour dates, we are simultaneously preparing ourselves for the most incredible year to come,” the band said when the initial dates were announced. “2024 will be jam packed with whimsical adventure, high-octane performances and heavy metal – very much like our crotches.”

Last October, Steel Panther revealed the  music video  for their track, “On Your Instagram.” The song is from the band’s latest album. The clip was directed by longtime collaborator J.T. Arbogast. The band released their sixth studio album,  On the Prowl , last February. The disc delivered the band the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Comedy Albums Chart. Fans can grab a copy on CD, cassette, and two different color vinyl variants.

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John 5 and The Creatures – U.S. Tour

Start date – february 26.

Guitar virtuoso John 5 is returning to the road with his band The Creatures. The run begins on January 26, 2024, at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California and wraps up on March 1 at The Observatory North Park in San Diego, California. Surprise guests for the rest of the run will be revealed soon.

“I am really looking forward to see all of you monsters on the road,” John 5 said.

Fellow guitar god  Jared James Nichols  will be performing at the first two stops of the tour, which take place during NAMM weekend. Additionally special guests on select dates include Marty Friedman, Liliac, Nikki Stringfield, and Van Halen tribute act, The Atomic Punks.

John 5 is currently on the road touring with Mötley Crüe. He signed on to be the band’s new guitarist  last October following the retirement of founding member Mick Mars. Mars, 71,  retired from touring  due to his “ongoing painful struggle” with Ankylosing Spondylitis (A.S.), a degenerative disease which affects the spine. John 5 was an obvious choice, given his history with the band. In 2019, John 5 co-wrote the songs “The Dirt,” “Crash and Burn,” and “Ride with the Devil” for the soundtrack to Netflix’s Mötley Crüe biopic  The Dirt .

Back in May, Fender announced a brand new John 5  signature guitar . The Limited Edition John 5 Ghost Telecaster® is the latest Fender artist signature guitar for John 5. Along with the ax, he revealed a special accessories collection that includes a white leather strap with red suede backing, a 10’ cable in arctic white with custom molded red ends and a six-pack of 351 celluloid picks featuring John 5’s logo and graphics.

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Kansas – 50th Anniversary Tour [Leg 2]

Start date – february 2.

After playing several successful shows on their current  50th anniversary tour , Kansas have decided to extended the run. The rock music legends added several new dates, extending the trek by an additional four months. Check out the full list of new shows below.

“The way audiences have received the 50th Anniversary Tour has been spectacular,” Kansas drummer and original member Phil Ehart states. “It only made sense to extend the tour into 2024. We look forward to fans in more locations being able to see the tour – and for people who loved it the first time to see it again!” Ehart adds, “Heck, the first 50 dates didn’t even include the state of Kansas. You know we must perform there!”

“Our entire career has been a winding journey,” guitarist and original Kansas member Richard Williams noted in a press release. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, worldwide success peaking with  Leftoverture  and  Point of Know Return , the valleys of the ’90s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, various lineup changes, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last eight years – there have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release will represent that journey and the forks along that road.”

“I’m incredibly excited about the 50th Anniversary Tour,” adds vocalist Ronnie Platt, who joined the band’s lineup in 2014. “I tell people I’m not allowed to create a set list, because it would be five hours long. There are so many songs I want to perform live. I think fans will be excited not only to hear our hits and fan favorites spanning 50 years of Kansas but also some songs that haven’t been performed live in decades.”

Earlier this year, Kansas released a career-spanning compilation titled Another Fork in the Road – 50 years of Kansas. The album is available digitally and on a three-CD set. 

Pantera live 2023 [Credit: Matt Bishop]

Pantera with Lamb of God – North American Tour

Start date: february 3.

After their wildly successful reunion tour last summer, Pantera are running it back. The group has a new round of North American tour dates starting in February. They will once again be joined by very special guests Lamb of God. The trek kicks off on February 3 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida and wraps up on February 27 at Centre Vidéotron in Québec City, QC. Check out the full tour itinerary below.

“Looking forward to jamming with everybody,” said Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo. “These shows mean a lot and we aim to kick ass! Love y’all!”

Pantera bassist Rex Brown adds, “We’re really excited to announce new dates in 2024. Looking forward to bringing the show to some cities we missed in 2023. Come jam!”

“Excited to announce that we’ll be joining Pantera for another stretch of shows,” Lamb of God said. “See you in February.”

Pantera kicked off their first full tour in over two decades on last July 28 at at The Pavilion at Star Lake, just outside of Pittsburgh. Revisit our review and live photos  HERE . The band’s North American headlining tour with Lamb of God wrapped up last September 15 at Jiffy Lube Live in Virginia. Last fall, the band had featured slots at  Louder Than Life  in Kentucky and  Aftershock  in California. In November, Pantera finished their special guest run with Metallica in Detroit as part of their massive  M72 World Tour .

Journey

Journey – 50th Anniversary Tour [Leg 3] with Toto

Start date: february 9.

Journey have announced a new leg of their ongoing 50th anniversary tour. The 30-show trek kicks off on February 9 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi and wraps up on April 29 at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Revisit our review and live photos from Journey and Toto’s Freedom Tour in 2022 now  HERE .

“We are looking forward to hitting the road again with our very good friends Toto,” Journey guitarist Neal Schon said in a statement. “Come join us for a special evening full of fun and rockin’ good memories. See you soon, friends.”

Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain adds, “Honored to take our timeless songs on the road with another band whose songs are also timeless, Steve Lukather and Toto. It will truly be a musical evening to be remembered.”

Toto’s Lukather says, “We are thrilled to have been asked to join our dear friends Journey on the road again. We had such a blast the last couple of tours across North America together. Great success and so much fun. It is truly one big happy family, and it is a great night of music. Can’t wait to see you all out there soon in 2024!”

In July of 2022, Journey released  Freedom  – their first all-new studio album in over a decade. Toto’s last LP was 2018’s  Old Is New .

Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks – 2024 U.S. Tour

Start date: february 10.

Stevie Nicks is stacking up her 2024 calendar. The Fleetwood Mac singer announced Monday plans to perform an addition 12 solo shows this year. Her solo tour now extends into June. Last October, Stevie Nicks confirmed that she is  extending her current tour  into 2024. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will perform additional concerts starting this weekend in Atlantic City, Check out her full tour itinerary below, including all previously confirmed performances.

In addition to her headlining shows, Nicks has more dates planned with fellow rock icon Billy Joel.

Last July, Nicks released  Complete Studio Albums & Rarities . The massive career-spanning boxed set is available as 16-LP vinyl and 10-CD sets, as well as digitally. All tracks have been newly remastered. Limited to just 3,000 copies, the 16-LP vinyl set features several albums making their vinyl debut, including  Street Angel ,  Trouble in Shangri-La , and  In Your Dreams . A limited amount of physical versions are still available for purchase  HERE .

Recently, Stevie was immortalized with her  very own Barbie . Mattel has revealed Nicks’ very own version of their pop culture phenomenon, dressing the Barbie in Stevie’s iconic garb from the 1977 Fleetwood Mac  Rumours  album cover – complete with her moon necklace, knee-high black boots, and tamborine. Nicks made the announcement during her show at Madison Square Garden on October 1.

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Porno For Pyros – Horns, Thorns, en Halos Farewell Tour

Start date: february 13.

After previously  postponing  their 2023 tour dates that were meant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, Porno for Pyros have rescheduled the run for next year. Fans have been waiting for over two decades for another proper tour, and now it seems it will finally come to fruition. The news, however, is bittersweet, as the band has confirmed that their upcoming Horns, Thorns, en Halos Tour will be their last.

“At long last, the final farewell,” the band said. “It will be a blaze of glory, one magnificent ball of fire. This is the final chapter for all the weirdos and unsung heroes. We can’t wait to share these final performances with you. Let’s give it everything we’ve got!”

The trek kicks off on February 13, 2024 at the Observatory Orange County in Santa Ana, California, with their live career coming to a close on March 10, 2024 at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey. The farewell trek will see the band perform in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and more. 

Godsmack 2024 acoustic tour

Godsmack – The Vibez Tour

Start date: february 15.

After previously announcing a handful of shows, Godsmack have confirmed the full routing for their upcoming intimate acoustic run. The Vibes Tour launches on February 15 at Hard Rock Live in Tulsa, Oklahoma and wraps up on May 5 in at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Very special guest for all shows will be Danish singer-songwriter Bastian da Cruz.

In addition to their acoustic tour dates, Godsmack will be performing a full electric set when the headline Arizona Bike Week on April 6 in Scottsdale.

In 2004, Godsmack released an acoustic EP,  The Other Side  (Universal/Republic). It was produced by Dave Bottrill (Tool, Muse, Stone Sour), who previously worked with the band on their 2003 hit record,  Faceless . The album featured acoustic renditions of previously released songs, as well as three new tracks – “Running Blind,” “Touché,” and “Voices.” The gold-certified EP peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, with “Running Blind” and “Touché” each scoring the band a Top 10 Mainstream Rock hit. Former Godsmack guitarist Lee Richards performs on “Touché.”

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Mammoth WVH – U.S. Tour with Nita Strauss, Intervals

Start date: february 21.

Next year, Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss are running it back. Starting in February, the two acts will mount another leg of their wildly successful 2023 run together. In May, Mammoth WVH will continue with more dates featuring special guest Intervals.

“2023 has been an amazing year and 2024 is shaping up to be even busier,” states Wolfgang Van Halen. “To be able to headline more shows with Nita Strauss and then having Intervals join us later is so exciting. I am honored that I get to return to that incredible Metallica stage as well as reunite with Dave Grohl and the guys in the Foo Fighters. I can’t wait to see everyone next year.”

In addition to their own headlining dates, both Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss will be appearing at the colossal  Welcome to Rockville  festival next May in Daytona Beach, Florida alongside Mötley Crüe, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, and many more.

Mammoth’s sophomore album  Mammoth II  came out on on August 4 through BMG. The lead single “Another Celebration at the End of the World” gave the band a Top 10 at Active Rock radio. The new record follows their acclaimed GRAMMY®-nominated debut. Recorded at the legendary 5150 Studios, the forthcoming  Mammoth II was produced by friend and frequent collaborator Michael Elvis Basket (Falling In Reverse, Alter Bridge, Limp Bizkit). On the day the album came out, Mammoth WVH began their run with Metallica on the highly anticipated North American leg of their  M72 World Tour .

Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – So Much For (2our) Dust with Jimmy Eat World

Start date – february 28.

This spring, Fall Out Boy are running it back. The band confirmed their So Much For (2our) Dust run, a second U.S. leg that begins on February 28, 2024 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The run wraps up on April 6 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tour includes stops at the Amway Center in Orlando, Madison Square Garden in New York, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and more. Very special guests on the trek will be Jimmy Eat World. 

Additionally, The Main, Hot Mulligan, Daisy Grenade, Games We Play, and CARR will be performing on select dates.

Fall Out Boy released their eighth studio album  So Much (For) Stardust  back in March via Fueled by Ramen/Elektra/DCD2. It was the follow-up to 2018’s  M A  N  I  A,  which garnered a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Rock Album and marked their third consecutive and fourth overall No.1 album.   So Much (For) Stardust  peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums Chart.

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Sum 41 – The Final World Tour

Start date: march 1.

After much anticipation, Sum 41 have confirmed the last round of dates of their upcoming final world tour. Starting on March 1, the run will see the band perform in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Mexico. The group returns to North America in April. The first leg of the U.S. run kicks off on April 19 at The Astro in Omaha, Nebraska and wraps up on May 19 at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. After a massive festival run around the globe over the summer, the band will return to The States for a second tour leg, which wraps up on October 5 at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Very special guest for all U.S. shows will be The Interrupters. 

From there, the band will play their largest headlining show to date on November 23 in Nanterre, France at the sold-out Paris La Défense Arena. Sum 41’s final live performance ever is set for January 30, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.

Sum 41’s forthcoming final double album,  Heaven :x: Hell , arrives on March 29 through Rise Records. Their most ambitious outing yet,  Heaven  is ten tracks of snarling, high energy pop punk, while  Hell  consists of ten heavy metal anthems spiked with fret-burning solos, thrashing riffs, and fist-pumping hooks. The band has been straddling the line of pop-punk and metal for their entire career, and  Heaven :x: Hell  is a testament to their innovative sound and unmatched skill, proving them as pioneers 27 years after the bands inception.

“Once I heard the music, I was confident enough to say, ‘This is the record I’d like to go out on,’” frontman Deryck Whibley stated. “We’ve made a double album of pop punk and metal, and it makes sense. It took a long time for us to pave this lane for ourselves, but we did, and it’s unique to us.

Peter Frampton live 2023 [Credit: Matt Bishop]

Peter Frampton – Never Say Never Tour [Leg 2]

Start date: march 3.

Never, ever, say “never.”

That’s the new slogan for rock icon Peter Frampton. Back on June 21, Frampton launched his comeback Never Say Never Tour after previously retiring when he completed his Finale Tour back in 2019. After a summer filled with capacity shows, he extended the run into the fall. Now, Peter is keeping the comeback going with a new set of 2024 tour dates, dubbed the Never Ever Say Never Tour.

“I am delighted to let you know I’m planning more shows in March and April for the new Never EVER Say Never Tour,” Frampton stated. “I don’t want to give up my passion and will play as long as I physically can. Hope to see you in 2024!”

The trek kicks off on March 3 at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, North Carolina and wraps up on April 14 at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, California.

“At the end of every Finale Tour show, I did say, ‘Never Say Never’ and I am always full of hope for the impossible,” Frampton said of his decision to tour again. “I’m very pleased to let you know that I am feeling strong and my fingers are still roaming the fretboard. Every note I play now has more meaning and soul. I love playing live and this fighter wants to stay in the ring for as long as he can. I’m so happy to be able to see you all one more time this summer.”

Revisit our review and live photos from the first leg of Frampton’s Never Say Never Tour  HERE .

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Bikini Kill – World Tour

This spring, Bikini Kill are returning to the road for an extensive world tour. The run begins on March 3 at Pabellón Oeste in Mexico City, Mexico, and wraps up on September 11 at Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland. The trek will see the band play shows across South America, Europe, the UK, and North America. 

These shows see the band performing with their iconic line-up of Kathleen Hanna on vocals, Tobi Vail on drums, and Kathi Wilcox on bass, along with guitarist Sara Landeau.

All date and ticket information HERE

Avenged Sevenfold live 2023 [Credit: Matt Bishop]

Avenged Sevenfold – Life Is But a Dream Tour [Leg 3] with Poppy, Sullivan King, Vended

Start date: march 6.

Avenged Sevenfold are returning to the road this year. The band’s eight studio album  Live Is But a Dream  arrived last June. After two successful tour legs that ran through the summer and fall, A7X are set to extend their touring itinerary into 2023. The band already have a solid schedule mapped out, with headlining slots at  Download Festival in the UK,  Copenhell  in Denmark,  Graspop Metal Meeting  in Belgium, Evil Live in Portugal, Nova Rock in Austria, Rock am Ring/Rock im Park in Germany.

On Tuesday, it was confirmed that the band has been added to the stacked 2024  Hellfest  lineup alongside Metallica, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and more.

In addition to their festival appearances, Avenged Sevenfold are mounting another North American run. The trek kicks off on March 6 at the KeyBank Arena in Buffalo, New York at and wraps up on March 31 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Very special guests for the trek will be Poppy, Sullivan King, and Vended on select dates.

Last July, Avenged Sevenfold kicked off their first full North American tour in five years. The  first leg  began July 18 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Re-visit our review of the show and see live photos  HERE . The run wrapped up on August 7 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Along for the ride were Alexisonfire and Kim Dracula. The  second leg  began on September 16 in West Palm Beach, Florida at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre along with special guests Falling In Reverse, before wrapping up on October 15.

To date, Avenged Sevenfold have sold over 10 million albums worldwide and earned two consecutive No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart (2010’s  Nightmare  and 2013’s  Hail To The King ) to go along with over a billion video views and a billion-plus Spotify streams, as well as multiple No. 1 singles on rock radio. The band are equally known for their spectacular live shows, selling out arenas and headlining the world’s most prestigious rock festivals. 

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with Black Stone Cherry and The Outlaws

Start date: march 8.

After a successful campaign this summer, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are continuing their Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour next year. The run kicks off on March 8 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia and wraps up on September 22 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington. Very special guests for the trek will be Black Stone Cherry and The Outlaws.

“Skynyrd Nation! We heard ya,” Lynyrd Skynyrd said in a statement. “We’re bringing the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with ZZ Top to a city near you in 2024! We can’t wait to celebrate 50 Years of Skynyrd with you!”

“ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd are back at it in 2024,” ZZ Top added.

“We are beyond excited and honored to be a part of such an iconic tour joining ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd,” Black Stone Cherry said. “For us to have been asked by two bands that we hold as major influences is something we don’t take lightly and we will be bringing our A-Game (as always) as we hit some great cities with these two rock ‘n’ roll giants.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington  passed away   on March 5. Rossington was the last original member of the band that was still touring. He was 71 years old. Rossington had a significant presence and creative influence with the band up until his death, making select appearances on the road over the years. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s current touring line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle.

ZZ Top have been rocking strong together for five decades. The band formed in Houston, TX in 1969 and released their debut album in 1971. To date, the band has released 15 studio albums that have produced countless hit rock anthems. Sadly, in 2021, founding bassist Dusty Hill  passed away  at the age of 72.

Black Stone Cherry released their latest LP  Screamin’ At the Sky  on September 29 through Mascot Label Group. The record is anchored by the lead single, “Nervous.” The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital download. A limited edition blue vinyl box set is also available, which includes a poster, record slipcover, black and white lithograph, and autographed band member cards.

Judas Priest 2021 Tour

Judas Priest – The Invincible Shield World Tour

Start date: 11 march [europe/uk], april 18 [north america].

Next March, Judas Priest are embarking on their previously announced  Metal Masters Tour  across Europe. The trek kicks off on 24 March at Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany and wraps up on 8 April, 2024 at Zenith in Paris, France. Special guests for the run will also be Saxon and Uriah Heep on select dates. Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons will be performing at the Mediolanum Forum show in Milan, Italy on 6 April. After the U.S. leg, the band’s Invincible Shield Tour resumes on 1 July at Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany. Very special guests for the run will once again be Saxon and Uriah Heep.

After that, the group will begin their North American run on April 18 at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, Connecticut, running through on May 22 at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse, New York. The band will be making stops at the Prudential Center, Santander Arena, The Armory, and more. The run includes a featured performance at  Welcome to Rockville  in May alongside Mötley Crüe, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, and many others. Very special guests for the trek will be Swedish metal juggernauts Sabaton.

On October 13, 2023, Judas Priest unleashed their new song,  “Panic Attack . ”  The track is the lead single from their upcoming LP,  Invincible Shield . The band formally announced the record during their live performance at Power Trip on Saturday, October 7 in Indio, California.

Judas Priest’s upcoming nineteenth full-length LP is slated for arrival on March 8, 2024 through the band’s longtime label, Epic Records. It will be available on CD, two vinyl editions with alternate covers, cassette, and a very cool distressed, bootleg-style 7″ vinyl. The band has put together several bundles, which combined different variations of the new record. Some bundles include a special Invincible Shield t-shirt, hoodie, or vinyl shipmate cover. The bundles will contain three exclusive bonus tracks. In addition to the physical versions, the album will also be available for digital download and streaming.

Bruce Springsteen live

Bruce Springsteen – World Stadium Tour

Start date: march 19 [north america], 5 may [europe/uk].

After previously  postponing  the rest of his 2023 tour dates, Bruce Springsteen has announced the rescheduled shows for 2024. The Boss is still recovering from a medical issue, and has taken the advice of his doctors to rest until next year. The new run of shows kicks off on March 19 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona and wraps up on September 13 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Additionally, Springsteen is heading overseas for a stadium tour of Europe and the UK. The trek kicks off on 5 May at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales and wraps up on 25 July at Wembley Stadium in London, UK. The run features stops in Belfast, Dublin, Prague, Madrid, Barcelona, Hannover, Helsinki, Stockholm, and more. 

All dates and ticket information for North America HERE , and Europe/UK HERE

REO Speedwagon Rick Springfield 2024 tour

REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield – Spring U.S. Tour

Start date: march 20.

spring, REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield are embarking on a brief co-headlining tour. The trek kicks off on March 20 at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania and wraps up on March 27 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ticket pre-sale begins next Wednesday, November 1 at 10am local time and runs through Thursday, November 2 at 10pm. General tickets go on sale Friday, November 3 10am local time. 

“Get ready for REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield,” said REO Speedwagon in a statement.

Last January, founding keyboardist Neal Doughty announced his retirement from touring with the band after five decades. Founding frontman Kevin Cronin remains, alongside bassist Bruce Hall, who joined the band in 1977. When Doughty confirmed his retirement from the road, Hall said that he would always be a member of the REO Speedwagon brotherhood, and that the door for him to play with the band again would always be open. Cronin and Hall tour with guitarist Dave Amato, who joined the group in 1989, and drummer Brian Hitt, who came aboard in 1990.

Icon of the 1980s Rick Springfield still tours relentlessly. The GRAMMY® Award-winning singer has sold over 20 million albums and has served as a great example of longevity in music. Two of his classic albums – 1981’s  Working Class Dog  and 1982’s  Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet  – both landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age – The End Is Nero Tour with The Struts, Royal Blood

Start date: april 1.

Queens of the Stone Age are going into this year with their pedal to the metal. The group has confirmed a number of 2024 performances as part of their ongoing The End is Nero Tour. They begin with another  brief trek  across Canada with The Struts. The run begins on April 1 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta and wraps up on April 17 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From there, the group have additional shows slated in the United States with special guests Royal Blood Starting on May 6.

Queens of the Stone Age are poised for a huge year in 2024. In addition to their own tour dates, the group will be making featured appearances at  Hellfest  (France),  Welcome to Rockville  (US), Rock am Ring/Rock im Park (Germany), and more. In June, the band will be headlining  Download Festival  in the UK alongside Avenged Sevenfold and Fall Out Boy. In our  review  of the band’s show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York last summer, we declared: “Next spring, they should be a fine choice to top any festival bill.”

Queens of the Stone Age’s latest album  In Times New Roman  arrived last June 16 via Matador. It was recorded and mixed at frontman Josh Homme’s own Pink Duck, with additional recording at Shangri-La. The album was produced by the band and mixed by Mark Rankin. It is available across all digital platforms, as well as vinyl and CD. Artwork and double LP gatefold packaging was designed by long time collaborator Boneface. The LP vinyl is available globally in standard black, as well as limited edition green, red, silver and blue.

The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards Tour

Start date: april 2.

After  touring relentlessly  in celebration of their seminal album  Shake Your Money Maker , The Black Crowes are heading back out on the road. The group announced Monday the Happiness Bastards Tour, a full-scale trek in support of their first album in 15 years. The run begins on April 15 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.

“Celebrating our first new music in 15 years, we’re hitting 35 cities across North America and Europe this spring,” the band said.

The band recently confirmed their hugely anticipated new album,  Happiness Bastards . The forthcoming LP is slated for release on March 15 through the band’s own Silver Arrow Records. Produced by GRAMMY Award-Winning producer Jay Joyce, the project is The Black Crowes’ tenth studio album and their first original music in 15 years. The record’s lead single, “Wanting and Waiting,” is out now.

“Happiness Bastards is our love letter to rock n’ roll,” The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson stated. “Rich and I are always writing and creating music; that has never stopped for us, and it is always where we find harmony together.” 

Guitarist Rich Robinson elaborates, “This record represents that. This album is a continuation of our story as a band. Our years of experience writing and making music and touring the world are represented in this record, and we were brilliantly guided by one of the best producers in the business, Jay Joyce. I am incredibly proud of what we put together.”

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Phish – U.S. Tour

Start date: april 11.

Phish have added a slew of summer tour dates to their 2024 itinerary. The run will see the band perform in Massachusetts, Indiana, Connecticut, New York, and more. The tour culminates with the group’s traditional Labor Day Weekend run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, returning for four nights from August 29 through September 1.

In between Bethel, New York and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park run, Phish will be hosting Mondegreen, their four-day festival set for August 15-18 at The Woodlands in Dover, Delaware. The band’s 11th self-produced festival and first in nine years, Mondegreen will see Phish performing over four days and nights, alongside an array of interactive fan experiences, specially curated regional food and drink, art installations, and much more.

This spring, Phish will be  performing at Sphere  in Las Vegas. The four-show residency is slated to start on April 18. The group follows rock icons U2, who are in the midst of the inaugural residency at the groundbreaking venue. 

“From the moment we first heard about Sphere and its potential, we’ve been dreaming up ways to bring our show to this breathtaking canvas,” said Trey Anastasio, Phish guitarist and vocalist. “We’re thrilled to present this completely unique experience to Phish fans.”

In the wake of announcing their upcoming sold out residency at Sphere in Las Vegas in April, Phish officially confirmed  Mondegreen , a four-day festival set for this August 15 through August 18 at The Woodlands in Dover, Delaware. The band’s 11th self-produced festival and first in nine years, Mondegreen will see Phish performing over four days and nights, alongside an array of interactive fan experiences, specially curated regional food and drink, art installations, and much more. Centrally located with easy access from all points in the northeast and mid-Atlantic, the festival site will feature an abundance of on-site camping, with many nearby hotel options also available.

Wage War Nothing More 2024 tour

Wage War and Nothing More – Spring U.S. Tour

Start date: april 16.

This spring, Wage War and Nothing More are teaming up for a co-headlining run across the United States. The tour begins on April 16 at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina and wraps up on May 17 at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana. Very special guests for the trek will be Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory.

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Blind Guardian – The God Machine Tour

Start date: april 18.

This spring, Blind Guardian are returning to North America. The God Machine Tour kicks off on April 18 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland and wraps up on May 16 at the Agora Theater in Cleveland, OH. Night Demon will be serving as very special guests for the entire trek. Additionally, the band is slated to perform at Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 17.

“Bards from USA and Canada – this is the moment you’ve been waiting for,” the band said. “We are touring! See you in 2024!”

In addition to their North American tour, Blind Guardian have several headlining shows and major festival appearances scheduled around the globe this year.

Blind Guardian released their twelfth studio album  The God Machine  last September through Nuclear Blast. The record peaked at No. 2 on the German Albums chart and No. 4 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart. It marked the band’s first studio effort in seven years.

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Bruce Dickinson – The Mandrake Project Tour

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson as confirmed solid amount of tour dates and festival appearances around the globe next year. The run starts on April 18 with shows in Mexico and Brazil. From there, Bruce will trek across Europe and the UK in May. A few more European shows have yet to be announced. Joining Dickinson on the road will be guitarist Roy Z, drummer Dave Moreno, bassist Tanya O’Callaghan, and keyboardist Mistheria.

Bruce Dickinson’s seventh solo album The Mandrake Project arrives on March 1 through BMG. The album will be accompanied by a comic book series.

“This album has been a very personal journey for me and I am extremely proud of it,” Dickinson said in a statement. “Roy Z and I have been planning, writing and recording it for years, and I am very excited for people to finally hear it. I’m even more excited at the prospect of getting out on the road with this amazing band that we have put together, to be able to bring it to life. We’re planning to play as many shows as we can in as many places as possible, for as many people as we can!

This spring, Phish will be  performing at Sphere  in Las Vegas. The four-show residency is slated to start on April 18. The group follows rock icons U2, who are in the midst of the inaugural residency at the groundbreaking venue.

From there, Phish have a string of U.S. tour dates scheduled throughout the spring and summer. The run will see the band perform in Massachusetts, Indiana, Connecticut, New York, and more. The tour culminates with the group’s traditional Labor Day Weekend run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, returning for four nights from August 29 through September 1.

Amon Amarth live [Credit: Matt Bishop]

Amon Amarth – The Metal Crushes All Tour with Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Frozen Soul

Start date: april 21.

Amon Amarth  are returning to North America next summer for a full headlining tour. The run kicks off on April 21 at Revel Entertainment Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico and wraps up on May 25 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Very special guests for the stacked trek will be Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Frozen Soul.

“Heed our warning; we are gearing up for our biggest and most epic raid in North American history,” Amon Amarth stated. “We are bringing a massive show that will leave your cities in ashes. Scorching the Earth with us are our good friends Cannibal Corpse, Obituary,and Frozen Soul. Come out to the shows and party like Vikings and raise your horns with us. METAL CRUSHES ALL!”

Amon Amarth released their latest studio album  The Great Heathen Army  in 2022 via Metal Blade.

“Overall,  The Great Heathen Army  is one of the heavier albums we’ve made,” said vocalist John Hegg. “There are some dark and heavy songs that are really powerful and in-your-face, but we obviously have some trademark melodic Amon Amarth songs on there as well, and a few surprises too. It’s a really well-balanced album. It sounds great. [Producer] Andy Sneap is awesome. It was great to be able to work with him again.”

Staind Seether 2024 tour

Staind and Seether – The Tailgate Tour with Saint Asonia

Start date: april 22.

This spring, Staind and Seether are mounting a co-headlining tour across the United States. Very special guests for the trek will be Saint Asonia. The run will see guitarist Mike Mushok pulling double duty, as he will open the shows performing with Saint Asonia, and closing them out with Staind. The Tailgate Tour kicks off on April 22 at the Brandon Amphitheater in Brandon, Missouri and wraps up on May 15 at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, Alabama. The tour includes stops at North Charleston Coliseum, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, and Santander Arena, among others. Tim Montana will open all shows.

Since 1999, Staind and Seether have been consistent forces in rock music. Together, both bands combine for nine No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, and have dominated rock radio for two decades. Several of these hits crossed over to pop radio, and charted on the Billboard Hot 100. From 2001 to 2005, Staind released three albums that all hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Beginning with 2005’s  Karma and Effect , Seether released four straight albums that all debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Neil Young Crazy Horse 2024 tour

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – The Love Earth Tour

Start date: april 24.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse are returning to the road this spring. The Love Earth Tour will see the group perform a select number of shows across North America, making stops in Phoenix, New York, Dallas, Toronto, and more. The tour kicks off with two shows at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego, California and wraps up on May 23 at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, Illinois.

The forthcoming LP,  FU##IN’ UP , reveals Neil Young & Crazy Horse in all their ragged glory, playing songs from their long relationship. Neil and The Horse have played together for over five decades, and the performances of these familiar songs, recorded in 2023, is a true highlight. 

“In the spirit it’s offered…made this for the Horse lovers,” Young states. “I can’t stop it. The horse is runnin’. What a ride we have. I don’t want to mess with the vibe. I am so happy to have this to share.”  

FU##IN’ UP  contains nine songs on two LPs. The album will be released in limited edition color vinyl pressing on Record Store Day April 20 with a wider, all format release starting on April 26.

Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides – The Bleeders Tour

Start date: april 25.

Next spring, Black Veil Brides are returning to the road. The Bleeders Tour begins on April 25 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California and wraps up on May 25 at The Belasco in Los Angeles, California. Very special guests for the trek will be Creeper, Dark Divine, and Ghostkid.

The appropriately titled Bleeder Tour will see the band stepping up to support the American Red Cross.

In addition to their headlining dates, Black Veil Brides are appearing at  Welcome to Rockville  in Daytona Beach, Florida. Topping the bill are Mötley Crüe, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, and Limp Bizkit. Other feature performers are Judas Priest, Disturbed, Queens of the Stone Age, Greta Van Fleet, Falling In Reverse, Breaking Benjamin, and more.

The group is also slated to appear at the second annual Sick New World festival. Headlined by System of a Down and Slipknot, the lineup also includes A Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains, Bring Me The Horizon, Danny Elfman, Primus, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, Bad Omens, Sleep Token, Sevendust, and many more.

P.O.D. live

P.O.D. – I Got That Tour with Bad Wolves, Norma Jean

Start date: april 26.

This spring, P.O.D. are returning to the road. The group announced Tuesday routing for their I Got That Tour. The trek includes very special guests Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel. The platinum-selling rock mainstays have also confirmed their forthcoming album,  Veritas . The record is slated for arrival May 3 through Mascot Records. It is the band’s 11th studio outing, following 2018’s  Circles .

P.O.D. have a select few headlining shows plotted in the UK this year as well, along with featured appearances at Welcome to Rockville (U.S.) and Sonic Temple (U.S.), in addition to their spring U.S. tour dates.

All dated and ticket information HERE

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Greta Van Fleet – The Starcatcher Tour [Leg 2]

Start date: april 27.

GRAMMY® Award winners Greta Van Fleet are extending their Starcatcher Tour. The band has confirmed plans for a new round of dates across the United States. The trek begins on April 27 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Very special guests for the trek will be Geese.

Last August, Greta Van Fleet have revealed a new music video for their song,  “The Falling Sky.”  The track is from the band’s all-new album,  Starcatcher , which arrived back on July 21 via Lava/Republic Records.

“A peer into the wilds of a starlit oblivion, this visual representation of ‘The Falling Sky’ demonstrates the darkness and barbarity in a world filled with such duality,” says guitarist Jake Kiszka. “In essence, a reminder of the complexity of the human soul and all it is capable of enduring; a letter of love written to the rising sun.”

Greta Van Fleet’s third studio album Starcatcher arrived back on July 21 via Lava/Republic Record. It was produced by Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Rival Sons, Blackberry Smoke). The band recorded the album at RCA Studios in Nashville. It peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, and took the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Rock and Top Alternative Albums charts. In the UK, the record landed at No. 2 on the Rock & Metal Albums Chart.

The launched their Starcatcher World Tour on last July 24 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Revisit our review and live photos from the tour kickoff  HERE . The first stretch wrapped up on December 6 at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, Portugal. Special guests throughout the run will be Kaleo, Surf Curse, Mt. Joy and Black Honey on select dates. The run also saw the band perform at Sea Hear Now in Asbury Park, New Jersey alongside Foo Fighters, The Killers, and more.

Vampire Weekend 2024

Vampire Weekend – Only God Was Above Us Tour

Vampire Weekend have confirmed a full scale North American headline tour. The 39-date trek follows a select few previously announced festival headlines, a sold out show in the shadow of the solar eclipse, and will include three unique two-show engagements that will see Vampire Weekend play Saturday night shows followed by Sunday morning sets at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California, KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana and New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Support acts for Vampire Weekend’s upcoming tour have been hand-picked and carefully curated by Koenig, Baio and Tomson. Every region of the country will be treated to their own very special guests — several of whom hold local significance —all of whom are beloved by the band. Those guests include: LA LOM, The English Beat, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Mike Gordon, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ra Ra Riot, Princess featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum, Cults, a DJ Set By Mark Ronson, Turnstiles and The Brothers Macklovitch. Please refer to the tour poster for more information on which acts will appear on which dates. 

Vamprei weekend recently released a pair of new singles “Capricorn” and “Gen-X Cops.” The songs are from the band’s highly anticipated new record,  Only God Was Above Us . The album arrives on April 5 through Columbia Records. It will be available digitally, and physically on CD, standard black vinyl, limited edition clear vinyl on the band’s web store, and with an alternate album cover available exclusively at Independent retailers.

The Rolling Stones 2024 tour dates

The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds Tour

Start date: april 28.

The Rolling Stones are returning to North American this spring. The run will see frontman Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, and guitarist Ronnie Wood perform at stadiums across the continent. Produced by AEG and Concerts West, The Hackney Diamonds Tour kicks off on April 28, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and wraps up on July 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The run includes stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, Atlanta, and more.

In addition to their tour dates, The Rolling Stones will headline the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 2, with Foo Fighters, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Heart, Bonnie Raitt, The Killers, Greta Van Fleet, Hozier, Vampire Weekend, The Revivalists, and more also slated to perform.

On October 19, The Stones played a  secret club show  in New York City to launch the release of their new record. The invitation-only gig took place at Racket NYC (formerly Highline Ballroom). There were approximately 650 people at the show. Among those reportedly in attendance were GRAMMY® Award winners Elvis Costello and Diana Krall, Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz ( The Constant Gardener ,  The Mummy ), comedian and actor Chris Rock, actress and entrepreneur Mary-Kate Olsen, and star of the  007  franchise, actor Daniel Craig.

The band played a brief seven-song that began with “Shattered” from 1978’s  Some Girls . The debuted their new album’s lead single “Angry” next. They would also play “Whole Wide World” and “Bite My Head Off” from the new record. The Stones also treated fans to performances of their classic hits “Tumbling Dice” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”

For the encore, they played another new song, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” for the very first time. The track, from their new album, features none other than GRAMMY® Award winners Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder. To the surprise of all in attendance, Lady Gaga joined The Stones on stage for the performance.

To commemorate the release of their new album, Hackney Diamonds , the band curated a special merchandise line featuring t-shirts, hoodies, a bomber jacket, a diamond-shaped whiskey glass, vinyl record drink coasters, an album lithograph, and much more. The Rolling Stones have also linked up with fashion designer Paul Smith to curate a  special collection  surrounding their new record. The exclusive line features three t-shirts, and a limited edition  Hackney Diamonds  vinyl LP with an alternate cover designed by Paul himself. On October 18, The Rolling Stones began  opening pop-up versions  of their London retail shop, RS No. 9, around the globe in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.

Additionally, The Stones continued to celebrate the release of their new album by revealing their very own rum –  Crossfire Hurricane . 

Maria Brink In This Moment live

In This Moment – The Godmode Tour

In This Moment are returning to the road this spring. The band is embarking on The Godmode Tour in support of their latest album of this same name. The run includes more Dark Horizon co-headlining dates with Motionless In White. Kim Dracula and Mike’s Dead will serve as special guests for all shows, while I See Stars will perform on In This Moment’s headlining dates.

The all-new LP GODMODE  arrived back on October 27 thought BMG. It was produced by Kane Churko (Rob Zombie, Disturbed, Papa Roach) and Tyler Bates. Bates produced, wrote songs for, and played multiple instruments on albums by Marilyn Manson, Bush, and Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell. He is best known, however, for scoring the box office smash  300 , the Emmy Award-winning Showtime series  Californication , the  Guardians of the Galaxy  and  John Wick  film franchises. In This Moment’s song “I Would Die For You” appeared on the soundtrack for  John Wick: Chapter 4 , for which Bates wrote the score.

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Sleep Token – Teeth of God Tour

Start date: april 30.

This spring, Sleep Token are bringing their rituals back to North America. The group has mapped out a full run beginning with an appearance at Sick New World in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 27. During the tour, Sleep Token will be playing their biggest North American headlining shows to date. The group will perform live at  Radio City Music Hall  in New York City and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado. 

Very special guests for the trek will be Empire State Bastard.

In addition to  Sick New World , Sleep Token are also set to perform at  Sonic Temple  in Ohio alongside Misfits, Slipknot, Disturbed, Pantera, and many more.

One of last year’s breakout rock acts, Sleep Token released their highly-anticipated third album,  Take Me Back to Eden , on May 19 via Spinefarm. Since then, the album has amassed over 300 million streams. The record’s hit single “The Summoning” has reached over 75 million streams. The album is available on CD and several vinyl variants, as well as digital download.

Architects

Architects – Seeing Red Tour with Of Mice & Men and While She Sleeps

Start date: may 2.

In May,  Architects  are returning to North America. The group are plotting a full headlining run along with very special guests Of Mice & Men and While She Sleeps. The tour kicks off on May 2 at Rebel in Torono, Ontario and wraps up on May 18 at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. Check out the full tour itinerary below.

The group has also revealed a brand new single, “Seeing Red.” It is their first new piece of material since their last album, 2022’s The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit . The record shot straight to No. 1 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart.

In addition to their own headlining dates, Architects will be appearing at the colossal  Welcome to Rockville  festival next May in Daytona Beach, Florida alongside Mötley Crüe, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, and many more.

Back in May, Architects announced the departure of guitarist Josh Middleton. The band announced the news after wrapping up a brief run  with Metallica  in Europe with a performance at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Denmark on May 26.

Middleton joined Architects in 2017. He stepped in for founding member and principle songwriter Tom Searle, who passed away the previous year after a long battle with skin cancer. He played lead guitar and served as a producer on the band’s last three studio albums – 2018’s  Holy Hell , 2021’s  For Those That Wish to Exists , and 2022’s  Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit .

Architects will rejoin Metallica next summer for more shows across Europe as part of the latter band’s M72 World Tour.

Pearl Jam Eddie Vedder live [Credit: Matt Bishop]

Pearl Jam – The Dark Matter World Tour

Start date: may 4.

This year, Pearl Jam are planning to be very busy. After touring sporadically in 2023, the multi-platinum rockers are returning to the road for an extensive tour around the globe. They will be touring in support of their upcoming twelfth studio album,  Dark Matter . The group released the  title track  on February 13. Produced by GRAMMY® Award winner Andrew Watt (The Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop), the record arrives on April 19 through Monkeywrench/Republic.

In the spring, the band will kick off their 2024 campaign, performing across North America, Europe, Australia, and more. On May 25, Pearl Jam will be headlining BottleRock 2024 in Napa Valley, California. Other featured acts that weekend include Stevie Nicks, Maná, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent, My Morning Jacket, The Offspring, All Time Low, Cold War Kids, Pete Yorn, The Record Company, Chevy Metal, and Foo Fighters’ guitarist Christ Shiflett. Included in the new batch of shows is the Ruoff Music Center in Indianapolis, which was  previously postponed  due to illness back in September.

Very special guests for each leg of the tour will be Deep Sea Diver (first North American leg), Glen Hansard (second North American leg), The Murder Capital (UK/EU leg), Richard Ashcroft (Dublin and London shows) and Pixies (Australia and New Zealand shows).

In 2021, Pearl Jam began working on  Dark Matter  at Andrew Watt’s studio in Beverly Hills. With Watt at the helm, it’s safe to say that fans can expect a heavier, more guitar-driven outing, given his previous success with acts like Ozzy Osbourne and The Rolling Stones. Pearl Jam recorded a bulk of their new record at Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La Studio in Malibu, California.

On January 31, Pearl Jam held an ultra-exclusive album reveal of Dark Matter. The event took place at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles, California. Band members Eddie Vedder (vocals),  Mick McCready  (guitar), and Jeff Ament (bass) were on hand, as well as producer Andrew Watt.

“We’re still looking for ways to communicate,” Vedder said at the event. “We’re at this time in our lives when you could do it or you could not do it, but we still care about putting something out there that is meaningful. No hyperbole – I think this is out best work.”

Bassist Jeff Ament added, “What Ed said about getting us in a room at this point, we felt like we were about to make a really important record. A lot of that had to do with the atmosphere Andrew set up. He has encyclopedic knowledge of our history, not only as a band and how we wrote songs, but as players. He could pinpoint things we did on old songs to the point where I was like,  ‘What the fuck is he talking about?’  His excitement was contagious. He’s a force. I just want to say thanks for keeping us on track. I couldn’t be prouder of us as a band. I feel so grateful for the fans, but mostly for my brothers and these people I’ve made music with.”

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Echo & The Bunnymen – Songs to Learn & Sing Tour

Start date: may 7.

Next spring, Echo & The Bunnymen are returning to North America. The group announced Tuesday a full run of shows across the continent. The trek begins on May 7 at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas and wraps up June 14 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. The band will be making stops in New Orleans, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and more.

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Avatar – The Great Metal Circus Tour

Start date: may 8.

Avatar are hitting the road in the U.S. for a brief string of spring tour dates. The run starts on May 8 at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis, Indiana. The brief tour is capped off with a performance at Milwaukee Metal Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 19. The group will also be appearing at Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio and Pointiest in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baroness and Red Fang – U.S. Tour

Start date: may 13.

Baroness and Red Fang have announced five special co-headlining performances this May, bringing back-to-back sets from two of heavy music’s most beloved bands, for the first time ever. The exclusive run of shows starts on May 13 at The Ramkat in Winston Salem, North Carolina. 

“It will be great to get out and play some shows with our old friends in Red Fang,” Baroness collectively shared. “Surprisingly, we’ve never properly toured together, so we’re all excited to bring these shows to you this spring. Furthermore, it will be great to have another opportunity to support and perform songs from our latest record,  STONE , with you!”

Red Fang’s Bryan Giles adds, “We’re stoked to be paying shows with Baroness this Spring! I’m pretty sure these shows are gonna go off!”

AC/DC 2024 tour [Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage]

AC/DC – Power Up World Tour

Start date: 17 may.

This summer, AC/DC are returning to the road for the first since 2016. The massive run is a celebration of the hard rock hitmakers’ 50th anniversary, and their first time supporting their latest album on tour. The global trek begins with a run across Europe this summer, starting at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on 17 May. The Power Up Tour will see the group performing in Spain, Austria, Belgium, France, the UK, and more.

Due to overwhelming demand, second shows have been added in Seville, Spain, Dresden, Germany, and Hannover, Germany.

More dates around the world are expected to be announced very soon.

While bassist Cliff Williams has retired from touring, the band has confirmed that Chris Chaney (ex-Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette) will be joining them on tour. Another alumnus of Alanis’s band – drummer Matt Laug – will once again be performing with AC/DC on the upcoming run of dates. Laug, who made his debut with AC/DC at Power Trip back in October, is a storied rock music drummer, also having done stints with Alice Cooper, Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs, and Slash’s Snakepit.

“We are thrilled to finally announce the Power Up European Tour,” AC/DC said in a statement. “Angus [Young], Brian [Johnson], Stevie [Young], and Matt [Laug] will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France, and Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there.”

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Dave Matthews Band – Summer U.S. Tour

Start date: may 22.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Dave Matthews Band fans. The storied group has the schedule for their annual summer trek across the country. The tour kicks off on May 22 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida and wraps up with three shows at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington over Labor Day Weekend.

Next month, Dave Matthews and guitarist Tim Reynolds will travel to Mexico’s Riviera Maya in 2024 for the seventh in their series of all-inclusive concert vacations on February 15 through February 18.

Last November, Dave Matthews Band reissued one of their most iconic albums  on vinyl . The band’s 1998 studio effort  Before These Crowded Streets  celebrated its 25th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, the band released the record on special edition vinyl through RCA Records/Legacy Recordings. For the new vinyls, the lacquers were cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. The package includes an exclusive new booklet featuring rare photos and liner notes written by acclaimed journalist Grayson Currin. The vinyl reissues are available for pre-order now  HERE . The 25th anniversary edition comes as a yellow translucent 2 LP set, pressed on 180g vinyl. In the band’s  web store , an exclusive color variant – red and blue swirl – is also available for pre-order. Additionally, the band curated a new merchandise line surrounding the album, which includes t-shirts, a hoody, a vinyl slipmat cover, and a coffee mug.

The group’s latest album,  Walk Around the Moon , arrived last May 19 through RCA. Most of the album’s 12 original songs were recorded with producer Rob Evans, including the lead single, “Madman’s Eyes.” Longtime collaborator, John Alagia, served as executive producer of the album. The record peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200.

Dave Matthews Band have sold a collective 38 million CDs and DVDs combined. They have one GRAMMY® Award under their belt (Best Rock Vocal Performance, “So Much to Say”) among several nominations. The band has sold more than 25 million tickets since inception, making them the second largest ticket-seller in history.

In February, Dave Matthews Band were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as potential members of the Class of 2024 alongside Ozzy Osbourne, Lenny Kravitz, Foreigner, Oasis, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, and more.

Metallica live 2023 [Credit: Brett Murray]

Metallica – M72 World Tour [Leg 2]

Start date: 24 may [europe], august 2 [north america].

After a record-breaking run last year, Metallica are running it back in 2024. The recent GRAMMY® Award winners will begin their new trek with two shows at . Metallica just took home the hardware for Best Metal Performance at the GRAMMY® Awards for “72 Seasons,” the title track of their latest critically acclaimed album. They beat out some stiff competition in Disturbed, Ghost, Slipknot, and Spiritbox.

A slew of very special guests are returning for the second M72 run. For the European dates, Ar c hitects and Mammoth WVH will perform on Night 1, with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills kicking things off on Night 2. When the tour returns to North America, special guests on Night 1 will be Pantera and Mammoth WVH, while Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills will serve as support on Night 2. In September, Metallica will be playing four shows at Foro Sol with Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, Mammoth WVH, and Greta Van Fleet.

Metallica kicked off the North American leg of their M72 World Tour at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, US over the first weekend in August. The band performed two shows on Friday, August 4 and Sunday, August 6. They performed two cuts from their latest record  72 Seasons  live for the first time –  “Shadows Follow”  and  “Too Far Gone?”  Other highlights included “The Unforgiven,” “Blackened,” “One,” “Enter Sandman,” Creeping Death,” “Battery,” “Sad but True,” “Seek & Destroy,” and “Master of Puppets.” They also pulled out a few rare gems like “Welcome Home (Sanitarium), “Wherever I May Roam,” “Harvester of Sorrow,” and “King Nothing,” plus instrumentals “The Call of Ktulu” and “Orion.”

In October, Metallica performed at the first-ever  Power Trip  in Indio, California. The bill was stacked with fellow rock icons Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and Tool. The band wrapped up their 2023 tour with two shows at Ford Field in Detroit on November 10 and November 12.

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Billy Joel – Stadium Tour and MSG Residency

Start date – may 24.

Later this year, Billy Joel is playing two exclusive concerts with two very special guests. The Piano Man will perform at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 21 with Stevie Nicks, and at Busch Stadium in St. Louis with  Sting  on September 27. Additionally, Billy will be headlining T-Mobile Park in Seattle and Coors Field in Denver on his own. Check out the full tour itinerary below.

Joel, 74, was on the road throughout playing  stadium shows  alongside Stevie Nicks. The trek wrapped up last month, with one re-scheduled show slated for March 9 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Back in 2021, Billy co-headlined Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada with heavy metal juggernauts Metallica.

Billy Joel recently confirmed the final date of his Madison Square Garden residency. The unprecedented run, which launched in December 2013, will end on July 25, 2024. The final performance will be the 104th of Joel’s residency, and his 150th lifetime performance at the World’s Most Famous Arena.

Joel played his first show at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 1978.

“I’m kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did,” Joel said at conference at The Garden when the  final run  of shows was initially announced. “My team tells me that we could continue to sell tickets, but 10 years, 150 shows — all right already!”

Throughout his run at The Garden, Joel brought out several special guests to perform with him including Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, John Mellencamp, Foreigner’s Mick Jones and Lou Gramm, John Fogerty, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, and Aerosmith, among others.

All dates and ticket information for stadium shows HERE , for MSG Residency HERE

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Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return of the Canteen Dream Tour

Start date: may 28.

This summer, Red Hot Chili Peppers are returning to the road. The band announce Monday plans for another leg of their tour supporting their latest album,  Return of the Dream Canteen . The new run will see the band perform at some smaller venues than their previous stadium tour dates.

“We’re excited to announce that we’ll back in 2024 with shows in North America,” the Chili Peppers said.

The 2024 tour begins on May 28 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington and wraps up on July 30 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri. A slew of special guests will accompany the Chili Peppers on select dates, including Kid Cudi, Ice Cube, Ken Carson, Otoboke Beaver, Seun Kuti, Want, and IRONTOM. 

Red Hot Chili Peppers wrapped up their 2022-2023 North American tour in September at Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania. Revisit our review and live photos from the show  HERE . Last October, Red Hot Chili Peppers embarked on a brief South American run to cap off their schedule for the year.

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James Taylor – Summer U.S. Tour

Start date: may 29.

This summer, James Taylor is embarking on an extensive tour across the Unites States. The trek begins on May 29 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California and wraps up with back-to-back performances at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts on September 9 and September 10.

Taylor’s last album was 2020’s American Standard, which garnered the GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. The record peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart.

One of the greatest songwriters of all time, James Taylor has sold over 100 million records worldwide. His 1976 best-of compilation,  Greatest Hits , is certified diamond by the RIAA. In 2015, he achieved his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with  Before This World . To date, he has garnered six GRAMMY® Awards, with his latest win coming in 2021 for his album,  American Standard . In 2000, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Green Day – Saviors Tour with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, The Hives, Nothing but Thieves, and more

Start date: 30 may [europe], july 29 [north america].

Green Day have a massive treat for fans attending their upcoming Saviors Tour. Two surprises, actually. Each night of the global trek, the pop punk icons will perform their seminal albums  Dookie  (1994) and  American Idiot  (2004) in full. The landmark records are celebrating their 30th and 20th anniversaries, respectively. Additionally, Green Day will be sprinkling in other hits, as well as songs from their new album,  Saviors .

“We’ve never been more excited to unleash new music than with  Saviors , a record that’s meant to be rocked live, together,” Green Day stated. “So let’s thrash. We’ve got some amazing friends who are coming along for the ride!”

The North American run kicks off on July 29 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. and wraps up on September 28 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Very special guests for the run will be The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas. Before their North American leg, Green Day will be heading overseas for a run of festivals and select headlining shows across Europe and the UK starting on 30 May. A slew of special guests will be joining them on select dates, including Nothing but Thieves, The Hives, Donots, The Interrupters, and Maid of Ace.

Recorded in London and Los Angeles,  Saviors  is the latest powerful collaboration between Green Day and Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo, whose notable previous work with Green Day includes two of the band’s most iconic albums, 1994’s  Dookie  and 2004’s  American Idiot . The album hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 on both Billboard’s Top Rock and Top Alternative Albums charts.

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Goose – Summer U.S. Tour

Start date: june 4.

Goose are back with a revamped lineup and a new album, of sorts. The storied jam band confirmed Tuesday that new dummer Cotter Ellis will be sitting behind the kit for the group’s upcoming summer tour. Beginning with a slot at the Solshine Festival over Memorial Day Weekend, the tour features stops in St. Louis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, and more before wrapping up on June 30 at the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut.

On February 6, Goose released  Ted Tapes 2024,  an album comprised of instrumental improvisations captured during Ellis’s auditions on drums.

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Foreigner and Styx – The Renegades and Jukebox Heroes Tour

Start date: june 11.

This summer, two classic rock juggernauts are teaming up for a co-headlining tour. The Renegades and Jukebox Heroes Tour will feature hitmakers Foreigner and Styx, along with very special guest John Waite. The run begins on June 11 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan and wraps up on August 28 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Check out the full itinerary for the 36-show tour below.

I am very much looking forward to the band being back on the road with our old friends, Styx,” says founding Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones. “Our ‘Soundtrack Of Summer’ tour ten years ago was a blockbuster, and our tour album was a Billboard chart success. It’ll be a great time had by all.  As an added bonus, John Waite will accompany us on the journey, adding his No. 1 hits to a special night of classic rock.”

“As we continue on with our farewell tour, I have been very moved by the support and reaction of all of our fans. To perform these next shows with our friends Styx and John Waite makes it even better. I am so looking forward to spending many beautiful summer nights all around the country, full of great classic rock, music, and great friends,” added Foreigner lead singer, Kelly Hansen. 

Styx founding guitarist James “JY” Young exclaims, “We’re very excited to be sharing the concert stage with FOREIGNER and John Waite in the summer of 2024. We have previously toured with FOREIGNER and the result was both bands kicked ass and had a great time doing it. Looking forward to seeing everybody this summer!”

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Santana and Counting Crows – The Oneness Tour

Start date: june 14.

This summer, Santana and Counting Crows are coming together for a summer co-headling tour. The trek begins on June 14 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida and wraps up on September 2 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Together, the two iconic acts will perform 29 shows across North America, making stops in Toronto, ON; Tinley Park, IL; Morrison, CO; Austin, TX and more.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, commemorative ticket, exclusive merchandise item, and collectible laminate.

This year, Santana is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his historic 1999 smash hit album, Supernatural . One of the most commercially successful rock albums of all time, Supernatural won nine GRAMMY® Awards, including Best Rock Album and Album of the Year. To date, it has sold an estimated 30 million copies around the globe and has been certified diamond by the RIAA. Santana’s last album was 2021’s Blessings and Miracles . Counting Crows released their EP Butter Miracle, Suite One in 2021. Their last proper album was 2014’s Somewhere Under Wonderland .

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The Doobie Brothers – The 2024 Tour

Start date: june 15.

In June, The Doobie Brothers are returning to the road for another run across the United States. The trek kicks oof on June 15 at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle, Washington and wraps up on August 30 at the USANA Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City, Utah. Very special guests for the run will be GRAMMY Award winners Steve Winwood and Robert Cray on select dates.

A Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Robert Cray and his band have been touring worldwide since 1974, and singer-songwriter Steve Winwood has composed countless hits over the past five decades including “Higher Love,” “Valerie,” “Back In The High Life Again,” among many others.

The band’s upcoming summer run follows The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour, which saw Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, and John McFee back on the road together for the first time in over 25 years. Last year, the band released a new single, “Lahaina”, their first release since their 2021 album  Liberté.  The song, which also featured Mick Fleetwood, Jake Shimabukuro, and Henry Kapono, is in support of those affected by the devastating fires in Maui last year. Along with this new music, The Doobie Brothers’ collection of timeless hits will once again be played by the artists who wrote them, providing fans the rare opportunity to see these Rock and Roll legends performing their full catalog of songs on stage.

Selling nearly 50 million albums worldwide, The Doobie Brothers have had five top-10 singles, 16 top-40 hits, 3 multi-platinum albums, 7 platinum albums, 14 gold albums and own a rare diamond record for their 1976 album,  Best of the Doobies . The Doobie Brothers’ collection of timeless hits will once again be played by the artists who wrote them, providing fans the rare opportunity to see these Rock and Roll legends performing their full catalog of songs on stage.

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Foo Fighters – World Tour

Start date: 13 june [uk], july 17 [u.s.].

This summer, Foo Fighters are embarking on a full United States tour. It is a full, proper tour after sporadically performing across North America throughout 2023. The run begins with back-to-back shows at Citi Field in New York on July 17 and July 18, and wraps up on August 18 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, where frontman  Dave Grohl’s old house  recently hit the market. Very special guests for the trek will be The Pretenders,  The Hives ,  Mammoth WVH , Amyl and The Sniffers, Alex G, and L7 on select dates. More shows are set to be added to the tour very soon. 

Before this U.S. leg, Foo Fighters are  returning to the UK  to kick off their Everything or Nothing at All Tour. The run begins on June 13 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester and wraps up on June 27 Villa Park in Birmingham. Special guests for the shows will be Loose Articles, Courtney Barnett, Honeyblood, Shame, Himalayas, Hot Milk, and GRAMMY® Award winners Wet Leg on select dates. Foo Fighters’ newest LP debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, and the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.

Foo Fighters’ new album,  But Here We Are , arrived on June 2. The album peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, and topped Billboard’s Rock and Alternative Albums charts. It marked the band’s first release without late drummer  Taylor Hawkins  since he joined the band for 1999’s  There Is Nothing Left to Lose . Dave Grohl recorded all the drums on  But Here We Are . The record marks the first release It is available now on black vinyl, white vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital download.

The band’s song “Under You” – the second single from their latest album – topped Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay, Alternative Airplay, and Mainstream Rock Airplay charts. The track gave Foo Fighters their eleventh No. 1 hit on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, keeping them in the lead for most ever in front of Green Day, Cage the Elephant, and Imagine Dragons, who each have six.

On May 21, Foo Fighters confirmed new drummer  Josh Freese . On May 24, Foo Fighters made their return to the stage at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire. Over Memorial Day Weekend, the band perform at  Boston Calling  and  Sonic Temple . On May 30, they played an exclusive club show opening the all-new  Atlantic  in Washington, D.C. 

All dates and ticket information for the United States HERE , and the UK HERE

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blink-182 – One More Time Tour

Start date: june 20.

After releasing their long-awaited new album last week, Blink-182 are returning to the road next year. The platinum pop-punk trio confirmed Monday plans for another round of dates in North America next summer. The trek begins on June 20, 2024 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida and wraps up on August 15 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The run will see the band perform in Miami, San Antonio, Denver, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, New York, and more.

Very special guests for the trek will be  Pierce the Veil . Alexisonfire will join both bands at the tour’s conclusion on Toronto.

Blink-182’s ninth studio effort One More Time… arrived last October 20 through Columbia Records. The album is be available on standard black vinyl, CD, lime green cassette, exclusive red marble vinyl, exclusive purple ooze vinyl, exclusive egg splatter vinyl, plus a CD box set that includes a t-shirt.

“I wanted to imagine as a listener what I wanted to experience and at the same time as a band member what we wanted to make and say and most importantly how it would sound production wise in 2022,” Barker said in a statement.

Bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus added at the time, “I’m so happy to be back in the studio creating new music and looking forward to a giant world tour.”

 All dates and ticket information HERE

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Cage The Elephant – Neon Pill Tour

This summer, alt-rock juggernauts Cage the Elephant are returning to the road this summer with an extensive North American tour. The run is in support of their forthcoming album Neon Pill, which arrives on May 17 through RCA Records. The band’s 45-date North American kicks off on June 20 in Salt Lake City with shows in cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City, with support from Young The Giant and Bakar on most dates. 

A highlight of the tour will be the band’s featured performance at Bonnaroo alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gary Clark Jr., Jason Isabelle and the 400 Unit, Cigarettes After Sex, Interpol, Taking Back Sunday, The Mars Volta, GWAR, Idles, Michigander, Larkin Poe, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and more. The festival is locked in for June 13 through June 16, on the Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, Tennessee.

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Slash – S.E.R.P.E.N.T Blues Festival Tour

Start date: july 5.

After confirming his new blues covers album, Slash bringing the blues out on the road. With the help of an all-start cast that includes the Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ Mo’, Larkin Poe, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Samantha Fish, ZZ Ward, Robert Randolph, Eric Gales, and Jackie Venson, the inaugural Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival will tour across the United States this summer. The trek kicks off on July 5 in Bonner, Montana and wraps up on August 17 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Slash formed the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance, to bring fans together to celebrate the spirit of the Blues, and to perform with other Blues artists he admires who share his love of the genre. Slash also has a strong desire to give back to charities that he has supported over the years, as well as to help lift marginalized communities that share his restorative focus of elevating lives for the benefit of all. A portion of the proceeds from each VIP package and S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival ticket sold will directly benefit the following charities that Slash has selected The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child. S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival has partnered with PLUS1.ORG to support these charitable endeavors.

“The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Tour is a celebration of blues and rock ‘n’ roll music, and a celebration of unity and togetherness in these uncertain and divisive times,” says Slash. “S.E.R.P.E.N.T is a vehicle to help support and uplift people and communities suffering from the injustices of racism and equal rights violations, as well as to support children adversely affected by war and poverty across the world. So, we are contributing a portion of every ticket and VIP package sold from the tour to those ends. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. will also provide an environment where folks can get together for a day of great music and hang out and have a good time.”

Slash recently confirmed his forthcoming  solo album ,  Orgy of the Damned . It is the highly anticipated follow-up to his self-title 2010 album. The record, which arrives on May 17 through Gibson Records, will be comprised of covers of Slash’s favorite blues songs. The lead single, a cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor,” features AC/DC’s Brian Johnson on vocals, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on harmonica.

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Def Leppard and Journey – North American Summer Tour with Heart, Cheap Trick, and Steve Miller Band

Start date: july 6.

Def Leppard and Journey have been logging some serious miles on the road lately. Back in February, Def Leppard kicked off the global edition of their wildly successful Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe. The played a  warm-up gig  at Etess Arena inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. They proceeded to pack stadiums and arenas across South America, Europe, and Japan. The duo also played a few more shows stateside with special guest Alice Cooper. 

Last year, Journey mounted an  arena trek . They kept the Freedom Tour going bands kept the party going this year with a second leg of dates, celebrating their 50th anniversary. Since 2016, the band has been on the road consistently with the likes of Santana, Toto, and more

In 2018, Def Leppard and Journey teamed up for a co-headlining run. The 60-show tour lasted just over four months. Next year, the two rock juggernauts are running it back.

Both bands will be headlining stadiums together once again in 2024. The run will feature very special guest appearances by Heart, Cheap Trick, and Steve Miller Band on select dates. The trek kicks off on July 6 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri and wraps up on September 8 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

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REO Speedwagon and Train – Summer Road Trip Tour

Start date: july 8.

This summer, REO Speedwagon and Train have announced they will be joining forces for this summer’s hottest co-headlining tour. The diamond-selling bands will be hitting the road on the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour, bringing together Train’s critically-acclaimed catalog of global hits with REO Speedwagon’s vast collection of timeless classics for an unforgettable night of music, high energy, and fun that transcends generations. With more than 50 million albums sold worldwide, 32 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, and 28 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart between them, fans nationwide will have a chance to witness epic sets from two of the hardest-working, fun-loving, non-stop touring bands as they perform hours of hits featuring chart-topping anthems and timeless fan favorites.

The 44-city tour kicks off on July 8 in Somerset, Wisconsin at Somerset Amphitheater, making stops in Chicago, Toronto, New York, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up on September 11 in Phoenix, Arizona at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. Joining Train and REO Speedwagon on the road as direct support on all dates is very special guest Yacht Rock Revue.

To celebrate the highly anticipated Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour, REO Speedwagon and Train will take the stage at the famed Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, February 1 for an intimate sneak preview concert that is not to be missed.

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Halestorm and I Prevail – U.S. Tour

Start date: july 9.

This summer, Halestorm and I Prevail are hitting the road together on a co-headlining tour. The trek kicks off on July 9 in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park and runs through August 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Bakkt Theater inside Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort. Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King will serve as special guests.

Various pre-sales start tomorrow, with the general on-sale is set for Friday, March 8 at 10am local time.

“Freaks, we are so proud to announce that we are joining forces with I Prevail,” says Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale. “This isn’t your typical summer tour. This is two worlds colliding under one haven for our collective armies. And bringing you a show unlike any we’ve done before! We have a lot of surprises in store, so get your tickets now for an experience none of us will forget!”

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Halestorm this summer,” states I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe. “Touring with Halestorm is long overdue, as we admire their talent, energy, and dedication to rock music, and are thrilled to finally see it happen. This is going to be one of the best tours of the summer and one of the best we’ve ever done.”

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Primus and Coheed and Cambria – Summer U.S. Tour

Start date: july 12.

In July, Primus and Coheed and Cambria will be hitting the road together for an extensive co-headlining tour. The run kicks off on July 12 at the Redding Civic Auditorium in Redding, California. Special guests for the trek will be Guerilla Toss, TOO MANY ZOOZ, and Fishbone on respective dates. Before that, Primus will also play a handful of headline dates in select cities starting on May 6 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Headlining shows will continue after the trek with Coheed and Cambria. Special guest Fantastic Negrito will open on various nights.

In 2022, Primus wrapped up their extensive Rush tribute tour, A Tribute to Kings. The run saw Primus performing Rush’s seminal 1977 album  A Farewell to Kings  in its entirety. Primus’s last studio effort was 2017’s  The Desaturating Seven . The album hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart, and No. 2 on Top Alternative Albums.

Coheed and Cambria  released their latest LP,  Vaxis – Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind , back in 2022. The concept album continues the story of the Amory Wars from the comic book series created by frontman Claudio Sanchez. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Top hard Rock Albums chart.

Sammy Hagar live 2024 tour

Sammy Hagar – The Best of All Worlds Tour with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham

Start date: july 13.

Sammy Hagar is returning to the road this year. The Red Rocker has confirmed plans for a full North American run slated for the summer. He will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates Michael Anthony on bass and backing vocals, Jason Bonham on drums, and Joe Satriani on guitar. Featuring special guests Loverboy, the 28-date tour kicks off on July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida and will conclude on August 31 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The tour follows on the heels of the chart-topping success of Van Halen’s  The Collection II , the box set released on October 6. The new release is a sequel of sorts to 2015’s  The Collection , which featured the band’s six albums recorded by the band’s original lineup with singer David Lee Roth. The new set includes  5150  (1986),  OU812  (1988),  For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge  (1991), and  Balance  (1995). These records represent the band’s phenomenal streak of four No. 1 Billboard 200 albums in a row. Additionally, fans will enjoy the  Studio Rarities 1989-2004  LP, an exclusive compilation that assembles eight gems from the Hagar era for the first time. Among these rarities is “Crossing Over,” the B-Side to Balance’s “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You”, and the band’s only non-album B-side.

“It’s crazy to think that it’ll be 20 years since Mikey and I played these songs with Van Halen on the 04’ Best of Both Worlds Tour,” Sammy Hagar said. “With Joe on board, we can take a deeper dive into those years. We’re going to touch on some hits from my entire career but seeing fans old and new really embrace the new collection set off something in Mikey and I. We were at my Birthday Bash in Cabo for my 76th and looked at each other and high fived, like ‘let’s do it.’ We pulled out a couple of them and it was an instant lovefest with the fans from our first riffs. The music we created is going to outlive us all. They deserve to be heard so it’s time we go out and serve the fans that music, while we still can.”

Limp Bizkit live 2024 tour

Limp Bizkit – The Loserville Tour

Start date: july 16.

Limp Bizkit are returning to the road this summer The Loserville Tour will hit 24 cities in North America and feature an epic lineup of special guests – Bones with Eddy Baker and Zavier Wulf, N8NOFACE, and Corey Feldman will perform, and the legendary Riff Raff will host and MC each night. Kicking off on July 16 in Somerset, Wisconsin, the tour makes stops in Toronto, Ontario; Charlotte, North Carolina; West Palm Beach, Florida; Houston, Texas, and more before wrapping up in San Bernardino, California at Glen Helen Amphitheater on August 24.

In addition to their own tour dates, Limp Bizkit are headlining  Welcome to Rockville  in Florida next spring alongside Mötley Crüe, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, and more.

Limp Bizkit’s latest LP  Still Sucks  (Suretone) was recently released for the first time in two different CD configurations. There is a “Gold Disc” edition, which is a strictly limited-edition numbered run, and a “Silver Disc” edition. Both versions will feature the album’s 12 songs including “Out Of Style,” “Dad Vibes,” and “Don’t Change,” plus a bonus track.

Lamb of God Mastodon Ashes of Leviathan Tour 2024

Lamb of God and Mastodon – The Ashes of Leviathan Tour

Start date: july 17.

This summer, heavy metal mainstays Lamb of God and Mastodon are joining forces for a monstrous co-headlining run. The Ashes of Leviathan Tour will see the two storied acts perform classic albums in full to celebrate their respective 20th anniversaries. Lamb of God will grind out  Ashes of the Wake , while Mastodon will churn through  Leviathan . The landmark tour kicks off on July 19 at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas, and wraps up on August 31 at the The Astro Amphitheater in Omaha, Nebraska. Very special guests will be Kerry King’s new band, along with Malevolence and Unearth, on select dates.

The tour is going to be quite the family affair. Hellyeah bassist Kyle Sanders, brother of Mastodon frontman Troy Sanders, plays bass for Kerry King. Their brother, Darren Sanders, serves as Mastodon’s guitar tech. The trek should be an experience to remember for the Sanders brothers.

Lamb of God’s seminal outing Ashes of the Wake was released on August 30, 2004 through Epic/Prosthetic. Produced by Machine (Clutch, The Amity Affliction, Crobot), the album hit No. 27 on the Billboard 200 and No. 11 on the UK’s Rock & Metal Albums chart. The record gets off to a running start with the signature track and lead single, “Laid to Rest.” The rest of the disc is anchored by songs like “Hourglass,” “Now You’ve Got Something to Die For,” and the bone-crushing “Omertà.” Since its release, Ashes of the Wake has been certified Gold by the RIAA.

As fate would have it, Mastodon’s sophomore effort Leviathan was released also released on August 30, 2004. Featuring hits like “Iron Tusk,” “Megalodon,” “I Am Ahab,” and the epic “Blood and Thunder,” which features a special guest appearance by Clutch frontman Neil Fallon. The critically acclaimed album took many “Album of the Year” crowns that year, and is widely regarded as one of the best heavy music albums of the last two decades.

Slayer guitarist Kerry King recently unleashed the first taste of his highly anticipated solo project. The debut single,  “Idle Hands , ”  is from his forthcoming album,  From Hell I Rise . It was produced by Kerry King himself, alongside Josh Wilbur (Avenged Sevenfold, Lamb of God, Korn). It is slated to arrive on May 17 through Reigning Phoenix Music. For the record, King recruited Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph, Death Angel vocalist Mark Osegueda, Hellyeah bassist Kyle Sanders, and former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel, who briefly toured with Slayer back in 2018.

311 summer tour 2024

311 – The Unity Tour with AWOLNATION and Neon Trees

Start date: july 20.

This summer, 311 are hitting the road on an extensive tour. The run begins on July 20 at Hard Rock Cincinnati Outdoor Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio and wraps up on August 31 at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Virginia. Very special guests for the trek will be AWOLNATION and Neon Trees.

“We’re stoked to bring back the Unity Tour,” 311 said in a statement. “This tour was a staple of the summer for the band and fans and we can’t wait to experience that atmosphere again with all of you. Joining us on the road will be our friends AWOLNATION and Neon Trees. We’ve got an incredible show in store for you this year so grab your tickets and get ready!”

Five Finger Death Punch Marilyn Manson 2024 tour

Five Finger Death Punch – North American Tour with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter to Prevail

Start date: august 2.

This summer, Five Finger Death Punch are stacking up their calendar. In addition to more dates with Metallica, the band has confirmed a headlining tour featuring special guests Slaughter to Prevail. The trek also features the return of shock rock icon Marilyn Manson, who will serve as direct support. The tour begins on August 2 at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania and wraps up on September 19 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston, Texas.

In 2022, Five Finger Death Punch released their ninth studio album  AfterLife  through Better Noise Music. Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko, three singles from the album – “AfterLife,” “Welcome to the Circus,” and “Times Like These,” all topped the Mainstream Rock Chart. The record hit No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums Chart.

Marilyn Manson hasn’t toured in five years. His last album, 2020’s  We Are Chaos , performed well commercially, topping the UK’s Rock & Metal Albums chart and peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. The record gave Manson his first No. 1 album in Australia since 1998’s  Mechanical Animals . Drummer Gil Sharone, who performed on Manson’s previous two albums – The Pale Emperor (2015) and Heaven Upside Down (2017), left the group in 2019. He was replaced by Black Flag drummer Brandon Pertzborn.

ollowing the release of the album, Manson was subsequently dropped from his label, Loma Vista Recordings, following sexual abuse allegations from his former fiancé, actress Evan Rachel Wood ( True Blood ,  Westworld ,  Frozen II ). Wood, who was in a relationship with Manson from 2007 to 2010, alleged that Manson had “horrifically abused” her throughout the course of their relationship. The couple got engaged in January of 2010, but split a few months later. After Wood made allegations, several other women also came forward and revealed alleged similar experiences.

Slaughter to Prevail recently unleashed a brand new single,  “Conflict.”  The track is the Russian deathcore upstart’s first new piece of material in two years. The group released their debut EP,  ‘Chapters Of Misery ‘ in 2016 and followed with their debut full-length album, ‘Misery Sermon’ in 2017. They released stand alone singles “Agony” and “Demolisher” in 2019 and 2020 respectively, followed by their second full-length,  Kostolom , released in 2021.

metal bands going on tour

Wallows – The Model World Tour

Start date: august 6.

This summer, alt-rock upstarts Wallows are embarking on the biggest tour of their career. The global run will see the band playing the largest rooms they’ve ever performed at across North America, Europe, and the UK. The tour kicks off on August 6 at Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds in Portland, Oregon and wraps up on October 22 at Alexandra Palace in London, United Kingdom.

metal bands going on tour

Kings of Leon – Can We Please Have Fun Tour

Start date: august 14.

Alt-rock juggernauts Kings of Leon are kicking off 2024 with a bang. The group have confirmed a huge 2024 world tour. The North American run will see the band perform in 26 cities across the United States and Canada, starting August 14. Kings of Leon will also tour internationally with a headline set at BST Hyde Park in London on Sunday June 30 announced today. Additional international dates to be announced shortly.

After signing a new label partnership with Capitol Records, the GRAMMY® Award-winning band has announced their upcoming ninth full-length studio album,  Can We Please Have Fun , which arrives on May 10. The hard-charging lead single, “Mustang,” is out now, accompanied by a high-flying music video that sets the pace for the album.

New Found Glory live

New Found Glory – Catalyst 20th Anniversary Tour

Start date: august 16.

Pop punk legends New Found Glory embarking on an extensive headlining tour later this simmer celebrating 20 years of their 2004 album,  Catalyst . The band today announced a two leg North American Tour that will see them playing the iconic record in full – including hits like “All Downhill From Here”, “Truth Of My Youth”, and “Failure’s Not Flattering” – along with a number of other songs from throughout their discography. Joining them will be special guests Sincere Engineer.

“Fans trust us because of albums like Catalyst,” guitarist Chad Gilbert says proudly. “We can make these records and branch out creatively, and they know we’re never going to do something really weird. We are who we are, and I love that we can play whatever and still crush it.”

By the time New Found Glory had broken through with the release of their third album, 2002’s  Sticks & Stones , they were well on their way to a permanent place on pop-punk’s Mount Rushmore thanks to a inimitable blend of punk-rock ethos, hardcore energy, and razor-sharp melodicism. Smash singles “Hit Or Miss” and “My Friends Over You” had launched a thousand garage bands, even inspiring up-and-coming acts to crib their names from NFG’s lyrics, but it was 2004’s  Catalyst  that cemented the Coral Springs, Florida, legends as not just one of the most influential pop-punk bands ever, but a mainstream power player as well. 

Louder, darker and heavier than its predecessors,  Catalyst  marked the sound of the band (guitarist Chad Gilbert, vocalist Jordan Pundik, bassist Ian Grushka, and drummer Cyrus Bolooki) pushing back at what was expected of them, sidestepping the natural inclination to slow down and mellow out – and, in the process, becoming more popular than ever. 

“We were coming off ‘My Friends Over You’ and had the pressure of fans going, ‘Oh, what’s this band going to turn into?” Gilbert remembers. “We decided to keep being ourselves. Rock bands were going a little more pop at that time, but we wanted to carve out a lane for ourselves and say, ‘Look, we’re part of this genre and love it, but we’re also one of a kind and different.’”

Rob Zombie Alice Cooper Freaks on Parade Tour 2023

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper – Freaks on Parade Tour with Ministry and Filter

Start date: august 20.

This summer, the Freak Parade is coming back through town. Shock rock icons Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper have confirmed plans to run it back with special guests Ministry and Filter. The now-annual Freaks on Parade Tour commences on August 20 at the Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, New Mexico and wraps up on September 18 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. 

In January, Rob Zombie bassist Piggy D (a.k.a. Matt Montgomery) announced that he was leaving the band after almost 20 years. Montgomery leaves the band just over a year after guitarist John 5, who departed in October of 2022. John 5 joined rock icons Mötley Crüe  on tour  in place of founding guitarist Mick Mars. Before the official announcement was made, Rob Zombie performed at Aftershock 2022 in Sacramento, California with Mike Riggs, the original guitarist for his solo band. Riggs was with Zombie from 1997 until 2003. John 5 left Marilyn Manson’s band and linked up with Zombie in 2005, until his previously noted departure in 2022.

Just hours after Piggy D’s exit, Rob Zombie took to Instagram to confirm what fans had been speculating.

“After 18 years I am thrilled to announce that Blasko has returned ! The original 4-string Zombie monster is back. Get ready for a crazy summer of mayhem.”

Rob “Blasko” Nicholson, now successfully managing the likes of Black Veil Brides, Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society, High On Fire, and Clutch, is also Ozzy Osbourne’s bassist. He appeared on Zombie’s first three solo albums before his departure in 2006.

Rob Zombie’s last album was  The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy , which arrived in 2021 through Nuclear Blast. It performed well commercially, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and topping Billboard’s Top Rock and Top Hard Rock albums charts. Alice Cooper recently announced a special  50th anniversary release  of  Billion Dollar Babies . His sixth studio album returns in all its snakeskin glory for an extended 50th-anniversary celebration. After hitting #1 on the album charts in America and the U.K. in 1973, the record remains a high-water mark for the original lineup, featuring hits like “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “Elected.”

Ministry’s new album  HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES . The band’s sixteenth studio effort arrives on March 1 via Nuclear Blast Records. Ministry released the record’s lead single “Goddamn White Trash” is out now. Last August, Filter released their latest album,  The Algorithm . The record features the singles  “Face Down”  and  “For The Beaten.”  It is the follow up to 2016’s  Crazy Eyes .

Incubus live

Incubus with Coheed and Cambria – Morning View XXIII Tour

Start date: august 23.

This summer, Incubus are hitting the road for an exclusive run of arena shows. The tour will see the alt-rock juggernauts perform their seminal 2001 album, Morning View , all the way through. The band will be performing just ten shows on the trek, including stops in Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, San Francisco, and New York at the storied Madison Square Garden. Very special guests for the run will be Coheed and Cambria.

On October 6, 2023, the band announced the re-recording and re-release of the acclaimed double album entitled  Morning View XXIII   (Virgin Music Group), which is set for an album release date of May 10, 2024.  Morning View XXIII  pre-orders will begin alongside the general tour on sale this Friday, February 9, and you can pre-save  HERE . 

Incubus originally released their critically acclaimed studio album  Morning View  on October 23, 2001, and were met with an outpouring of love and acclaim from fans and industry alike. The album has been RIAA certified double Platinum and spent 60 weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 2. 

The band’s last studio effort was 2017’s  8  which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

All dates and information HERE

Jelly Roll 2024 tour

Jelly Roll – The Beautifully Broken Tour

Start date: august 27.

Rising crossover superstar Jelly Roll is hitting the road this fall. The GRAMMY® Award nominee is embarking on the biggest tour of his career, playing arenas across the United States into October. The Beautifully Broken trek kicks off on Tuesday, August 27 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The tour will make stops New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New Orleans, and more before wrapping up in Charlotte, North Carolina at Spectrum Center on Sunday, October 27. Very special guests for the run will be Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay.

Jelly Roll was nominated for Best New Artist, and Best Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me (with Lainey Wilson),” at the 2024 GRAMMY® Awards.

Powerwolf live 2023

Powerwolf – Fall World Tour

Start date: august 29.

This summer, German metal titans Powerwolf are returning to North American. The band confirmed Tuesday a full tour, with stops in Los Angeles, Denver, Tampa, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, and more. Very special guests for the trek will be Unleash The Archers.

“Last year, our debut in America and Canada left us spellbound, facing sold-out venues and an incredible crowd,” the band said in a statement. “The energy was unreal, and we didn’t want to miss it again. So, we’re back for the North American Tour 2024 to celebrate the holy heavy metal mass with even more of you! It’s going to be sheer madness! From the kickoff in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Palladium on August 29 to the grand finale in Laval, QC, at Place Bell on September 15, let’s make history together! This tour marks the official live debut of songs from our upcoming album – don’t miss the excitement!”

After their North American run, Powerwolf are embarking on their biggest tour yet – the Wolfsnächte Tour. Starting in October, the band will set out on an arena trek across Europe, performing at the largest venues they’ve ever appeared at. Very special guests for the trek will be Hammerfall and Wind Rose.

Additionally, the band has confirmed a new studio album. The follow-up to 2021’s  Call of the Wild , the group has plans to release a new album imminently and will announce additional details soon. On both upcoming tours, fans can expect to get a preview of the band’s new material. Recently, the band unleashed a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic hit,  “Bark at the Moon . ”  Powerwolf released their version as a tribute to The Prince of Darkness on his 75th birthday [3 December, 2023].

All dates and ticket information for Europe/World HERE , North America HERE

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Cigarettes After Sex – X’s World Tour

Start date: august 31.

This fall, Cigarettes After Sex are embarking on the biggest tour of their career. The group is plotting a trek that will see them play the largest rooms they’ve ever appeared at, including iconic venues like New York’s Madison Square Garden and London’s O2. After a featured appearance at Bonnaroo in Tennessee in June, the band’s headlining trek kicks off on August 31 at Centre Bell in Montreal, Quebec. The lengthy run will see the band tour throughout North America, Europe/UK, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

More shows Asia, South America and the Middle East will be announced at a later date.

Cigarettes After Sex are touring in support of their forthcoming album,  X’s , which arrives on July 12.

“The record feels brutal,” admits Gonzalez. “I could sit and talk about this loss to someone, but that wouldn’t scratch the surface. I have to really write about it, sing about it, have the music, and then I can start to analyze and learn from it. Or just relive it—in a good way. I don’t have that Eternal Sunshine-thing of wanting to forget.”

metal bands going on tour

Iron Maiden – Future Past World Tour [Additional Legs]

Start Date: 1 September [Australia/New Zealand], September 22 [Japan], October 4 [North America]

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are gearing up for another massive year. The group has confirmed a lengthy world tour starting in September. Extending their Future Past run, which wrapped at Power Trip in Indio, California last October, the  first round of shows  is set for this September in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Killswitch Engage will be serving as special guests for the trek. After that, a full North American run is slated to start in October. The tour leg kicks off on October 4 at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in San Diego, California and wraps up on November 17 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. From there, the group will head to South America for an exclusive show in Santiago, Chile at Estadio Nacional.

The U.S. run is highlighted by a headlining performance at Aftershock Festival 2024 in Sacramento, California.

More world tour dates are set to be announced imminently.

“We’ve really enjoyed playing all the shows on the Future Past Tour this year, and the reaction from our fans has been incredible,” Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris said in a statement. “Being able to play some of these songs for the very first time has made the tour even more memorable, and we can’t wait to continue it next year.”

Regarding the Australian dates, which were previously postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harris adds, “We’re all really excited to finally be able to return to Australia as we know our fans have waited so patiently for us over the past few years. It’s going to be great to get back out there, especially with this new show. We promise you all, it’ll be worth the wait!”

The band’s longtime manager Rod Smallwood says, “All our best-laid plans to bring the Legacy of the Beast Tour to Australia were derailed by the shut-down of the live music industry during COVID, but we assured everyone at the time that we would come back to Australia and, as our fans know, we always keep our promises. So, as you would imagine, we’re very much looking forward to bringing this amazing new show to the Southern hemisphere and giving our loyal Australian fans the best Maiden show we can. You can be assured it’s worth the wait. See you all in 2024!”

Still one of the hardest touring acts around, Iron Maiden brought their Legacy of the Beast Tour back to North American last year for another massive run. The band’s latest album  Senjutsu  arrived in 2021. The album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. Last fall, the band played a string of shows in Canada, followed by their appearance at  Power Trip  in Indio, California alongside Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Judas Priest, and Tool.

All dated and ticket information for the United States and Chile HERE , Australia/New Zealand/Japan HERE

Weezer

Weezer – Voyage of the Blue Planet Tour with The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr.

Start date: september 4.

In the fall, alt-rock icons Weezer are embarking on a huge tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal debut album. Dubbed  The Blue Album , Weezer’s Voyage of The Blue Planet Tour will see the band perform in New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Orlando, San Francisco, and more. Featuring very special guests The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr., the trek begins on September 4 at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota and wraps up on October 11 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Sting live

Sting – The Sting 3.0 Tour

Start date: september 17.

In the fall,  Sting  is hitting the road for a string of special tour dates. The 17-time Grammy Award winner will debut his new project, Sting 3.0. The trio features Sting himself, guitar virtuoso and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers). The run will see Sting will perform the most electrifying hits from his timeless discography for multiple-night stints in some of the most legendary theatres across North America.

The tour kicks off on September 17 at Fillmore Detroit in Detroit, Michigan and wraps up on November 13 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. The trio will play two-night stands in Detroit, Toronto, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. There will be three shows at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City.

In addition to his new 3.0 dates, Sting will be co-headlining Busch Stadium in St. Louis  with Billy Joel  on September 27. 

Slipknot live

Slipknot – Slipknot 25th Anniversary European Tour

Start date: 5 december.

Next year,  Slipknot  are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal self-titled debut album. The record put a little-known nine piece from Iowa on the map. Now, the group is heading back out on the road next year to commemorate the landmark LP.

Released on June 29, 1999,  Slipknot  came out in the thick of a hard rock renaissance. Filled with hits like “Wait and Bleed,” “Spit It Out,” “Surfacing,” and more, the album peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the UK’s Rock & Metal Albums chart. From the get-go, Slipknot announced their arrival by kicking the door down with the opening track, “(sic),” an absolutely brutal assault that would set the tone for a career extending over two decades, filled with chart-topping albums, sold out tours, and massive festival headlining slots.

Slipknot are returning to Europe and the UK next December for a headlining arena tour. The run begins on 5 December in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with stops in Germany, Switzerland, France, and more. Very special guests for the trek will be Bleed from Within. 

Back in June, Slipknot parted ways with keyboardist Craig Jones. Jones had been a member of the band for nearly three decades. Slipknot confirmed the news on their official social media.

“To our fans, Slipknot is announcing that we have parted ways with Craig Jones,” the band said in a statement. “We wish jones all the best for the future.”

Jones joined Slipknot in 1996 after the departure of guitarist Donnie Steele. His time on guitar was short-lived, as he quickly moved to keyboards and sampling. Slipknot brought in Mick Thomson to take over guitar duties.

Last month, Slipknot dismissed long-time drummer Jay Weinberg in a shocking announcement.

“We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the last ten years. No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style, or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the lat three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it. But as ever, Slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part ways with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.”

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Calling all metalheads! If you’re a lover of a headbanger and are itching to get in a crowd and freak out, we’ve got you covered. Live music is back in full swing and with that said, there are lots of metal acts who have announced tours for the year ahead.

Before you fill up your diary with concerts, here are some of the most exciting metal tours that are set to take place in 2023!

For Metallica fans, you’ll be happy to know you’re getting a brand-new album this year. Not only are the world’s biggest metal group releasing their album ’72 Seasons’ on 14 th April, they are also embarking on their most ambitious tour to date. Throughout 2023 and 2024, Metallica will be taking up residency in multiple cities all over the globe. The band are also set to appear at this year’s Download Festival too!

What makes their upcoming tour unique is they’ll be playing 2 different sets! This allows them to dive into their back catalogue and pick on fan favourites that you might not have heard in a while. With support acts like Five Finger Death Punch and Pantera gracing the stage beforehand, Metallica’s tour is definitely one not to be missed!

Spiritbox are undoubtedly the breakout metal group of the last couple of years. If the band’s concerts on UK soil so far are anything to go by, their tour in July is set to be one to remember. The venues they plan to play in this time are substantially bigger too. However, when you factor in the momentum the group have gained, they are rather humble in comparison to where they’re likely to be the next time they’re on tour!

As the group grow and grow, it’s inevitable they’ll take to arenas and beyond. If you want to say ‘I was there!’ before they truly hit the big time, make sure to snap up a ticket to their summer shows before they sell out. As you gear up for Spiritbox’s spectacle, why not head to OnlineCasinos UK and play on some fun-filled games to get you psyched up?

Sleep Token

If there was one band that was spoken about a lot last year, it’s got to be Sleep Token. Their mix of hook-filled; melodic pop vocals has won fans all over the globe. Sleep Token are set to grace the stage in February, playing venues all over.

Sleep Token have definitely worked their way up the live touring circuit. It was only last year where we saw the metal band play at venues like Birmingham’s 02 Institute. With a capacity of just over 1,000, they’re swapping the more intimate spaces for something bigger! Make sure to check for tickets for their upcoming UK tour to avoid disappointment!

Trivium are another metal group that delivered an album like no other in 2020. Titled ‘What the Dead Men Say’, the album spawned an array of tracks that fans are desperate to catch live. After this release, the COVID-19 pandemic struck which put live music on the back burner. Thankfully, the Floridians whipped up another album in 2021 ‘In the Court of the Dragon’ which many fans say is better than the former!

The good news is Trivium are taking these albums on the road. Throughout 2023, the band will be playing all over the globe. Expect to hear tracks from both albums, not to forget their extensive back catalogue too.

Having the opportunity to see Gojira in arenas throughout the UK has certainly been a long time coming. Those fans of this French prog-death-groove metal group are sure to be in for a treat. Over the past decade, Gojira have gone from strength to strength. Their last album ‘Fortitude’ is regarded as one of their best among fans.

In February, the group will be travelling up and down the UK playing shows. Like with all the tours listed, just make sure you grab a ticket fast as they’re sure to sell out! The band will be playing the likes of Nottingham, Birmingham, and a special concert and London’s Alexandra Palace .

Limp Bizkit

Can we finally say Limp Bizkit are great? It has been well over 10 years since the rap-metal legends came back to dominate Download in 2009. Throughout their career, they have been known as one of the most reliable and amazing metal groups there ever was! Limp Bizkit head to the UK shores in April to play 4 shows. Expect the most bouncy, boisterous, and raucous night of the year!

The group are sure to play songs from their 2021 studio album ‘Still Sucks’. Who knows? We may even get a little bit more from their lengthy discography! What we will say is Limp Bizkit are definitely not a group to be missed this year.

Ozzy Osbourne

When we think of metal music, it’s safe to say Ozzy Osbourne is a name that springs to mind first. Possibly the most excruciating wait that any of us have endured for a live show is this metal legend. His tour dates were originally meant to commence in 2019. However, these dates had to be rescheduled numerous times. As the years went by, we wondered whether they were ever going to happen!

While Ozzy’s health has been up and down over the years, he is still the Prince of Darkness. The good news is his tour dates are expected to run this year. It will definitely help to cross your fingers and toes too! Ozzy is expected to descend on the UK in May beginning in Nottingham, before moving on to the likes of Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, London, and his hometown Birmingham!

Metal fans are going to be truly spoilt this year. After all, there are so many legendary artists and bands going on tour in 2023! Whoever catches your eye, there are no excuses not to pick up a ticket to any of the tours above. We can guarantee you’re going to have a wild night out that you’ll remember forever!

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When the COVID-19 virus shut basically the entire world down in March of 2020, concerts and festivals were canceled left and right. As the weeks rolled by and the quarantine got extended more and more, the future of live music was completely up in the air.

In the meantime, a lot of artists started streaming performances — whether they were live or had been pre-recorded at another time — as a means to keep fans satiated and stay connected.

After months of livestreams, all music fans wanted was to be able to see their favorite bands play in person again. Drive-in concerts became a thing, but they weren't the same. Nothing was.

In late 2020 and even early 2021, the cancelations and postponements ensued, and it seemed as if there would never be an end to this black hole we were living in. However, as the vaccines began to roll out, suddenly places started lifting their social distancing restrictions, and boom — concerts are now a thing again.

It was pretty weird writing about tour announcements as opposed to cancelations or postponements, but it was a very good type of weird. Life as we know it is starting to come back, at least sort of, and there are a ton of rock and metal bands going on tour this year — such as Slipknot , Guns N' Roses , Korn , Foo Fighters , Gojira , Halestorm , Evanescence and plenty more.

So once again, we've compiled a list of such artists so that fans can have quick and easy access to seeing if their favorite bands are playing, all in one place. We're going to update it regularly as more tours are announced. Links to the full tour itineraries and ticket locations are provided underneath each image.

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