Aisle 5 was the place to be on April 16 as Kid Sistr, Post Sex Nachos, and Kids That Fly rolled through Atlanta on their co-headline run. The room had that perfect Little Five Points energy from the start, and the night moved naturally from one set to the next without ever feeling disconnected. Three different sounds, but all living in the same space, and the crowd stayed with it the whole way through.

Some nights are built to escalate, and this one did exactly that. Four bands, each heavier than the last, all packed into the Coca-Cola Roxy on a Braves game night, which already had the area chaotic before doors even opened. Once inside though, it locked in quick. This wasn’t a casual crowd. People showed up early and stayed engaged the entire night, which says a lot when you’re starting this heavy right out of the gate.

Teddy Swims has announced his 2026 “The Ugly Tour”, a North American run kicking off in September and continuing through November with support from his live band Freak Freely.

Melanie Martinez has announced her 2026 “Hades: The Sacrifice Tour,” a global run spanning North America, Mexico, and Europe from July through September.

The Heaven room at The Masquerade filled in quickly on April 11 as The Devil Wears Prada brought the Flowers Tour through Atlanta. The floor tightened up early, the crowd was engaged before the lights even dropped, and the energy carried from the first band all the way through the encore.

If you are heading to SweetWater 420 Fest this weekend, this is everything you actually need to know before you go. From getting in smoothly to knowing who to catch, this guide will save you time once you’re on site.

The Strokes have announced their 2026 “Reality Awaits The World Tour,” a global run spanning North America, Asia, and Europe from June through October.

sombr has announced his 2026 “You Are The Reason Tour,” a major North American arena run kicking off July 22 in Mexico City and wrapping November 23 in New York City.

Tabernacle had that feeling the second you walked in on April 10. Not every show has it, but you know it when it’s there. There’s just something about that room too. The old church layout, the balcony wrapping around the floor, it always feels a little tighter and louder than it should. That works in a band’s favor, and it definitely did this night.

Just a few weeks following the release of Engines of Demolition, Black Label Society brought the tour to The Tabernacle on April 9 with a lineup that delivered from start to finish. With Zakk Wylde pulling double duty between Black Label Society and Zakk Sabbath, the night leaned fully into heavy riffs, extended guitar work, and moments that hit deeper than expected.

There are shows where you go for the music, and then there are Steel Panther shows where you go for the full spectacle. April 8 at Buckhead Theatre landed firmly in that second category. The crowd knew exactly what they were walking into, and the energy in the room reflected it before the band even hit the stage.

Jack White has announced an extensive 2026 tour spanning North America, the UK, and Ireland, running from July through November.

The Eastern took on a historic weight on April 4th as The Format, the Arizona indie-pop duo, Nate Ruess and Sam Means, finally made their triumphant return to Atlanta. This nearly-sold-out crowd had waited 20 years for this moment, so the energy was less about nostalgia and more about a long-overdue reunion with a band that defined indie music for a generation.

Kicking off at 1pm on Saturday, April 4th, the SweetWater Brewing patio was already filling in for a day that felt bigger than a typical local brewery show. This Battle of the Bands Atlanta finale was the final push before SweetWater 420 Fest, and every band on that stage knew exactly what was on the line. Three bands, three completely different styles, and a crowd that felt connected from the start.

Buckhead Theatre felt different the second you walked in on March 31. There was a buzz in the room that you do not always get, even at metal shows. Maybe it was the lineup. Maybe it was the Thrash of the Titans Tour finally hitting Atlanta. Maybe it was the fact that Testament were stepping onto this stage for the first time instead of their usual stop at The Masquerade. Either way, the energy was already building before a single note was played, and by the time the lights dr

BABYMETAL are going all in for 2026. The genre-blending Japanese powerhouse has officially announced their World Tour 2026 in support of their latest album Metal Forth, bringing their signature mix of metal, pop, and theatrical chaos back across the globe.

By the time Puscifer took the stage just after 9:00 p.m., the tone shifted again. A pre-show message made it clear that phones needed to be put away, setting the expectation that this was something meant to be experienced in the moment. Opening with “Thrust” from their latest album Normal Isn’t, the band immediately locked into a slow, hypnotic groove that carried through the entire night.

UK-based collective PRESIDENT are stepping back into North America this fall, bringing their immersive blend of heavy music, electronic textures, and cinematic atmosphere to stages across the continent. After building momentum with their debut EP King of Terrors and a breakout U.S. support run with Bad Omens, the band now returns as headliners, continuing to lean into their mysterious identity and genre-defying sound.

Muse are officially back, and they are going big. The trio has announced their 2026 North American tour in support of their upcoming album The WOW! Signal, bringing their massive production and futuristic sound to amphitheaters and arenas across the US and Canada this summer.

Weezer are back in a big way. The band just announced Weezer: The Gathering, a massive 32-city North American arena tour set to take over th