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Live Review: Chiodos + Holywatr + Big Ass Truck @ House of Blues, Anaheim- December 21st, 2025
Post hardcore legends, Chiodos, brought the Alls Well That Ends Well 20th anniversary tour to a close this past weekend in Anaheim, California. Bringing in a diverse lineup and immersive stage production, this night was one to remember.
Dec 23, 20253 min read


All That Remains Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With Born of Osiris & Dead Eyes
American metalcore veterans All That Remains have announced a Spring 2026 U.S. tour, bringing Born of Osiris and Dead Eyes along as support. The run begins April 29 in Albany, New York and concludes May 23 in Worcester, Massachusetts, with stops across the East Coast, Midwest, and Southeast.
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Lacuna Coil Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With Escape The Fate
Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil have announced a Spring 2026 U.S. tour in support of their latest album Sleepless Empire. The tour launches March 24 in New York City and runs through May 1 in Albany, bringing the band through theaters and mid-sized venues across the country. Escape The Fate will join the tour as direct support, with VOWWS and AXTY appearing on select dates.
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Testament Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With Overkill and Destruction
Thrash metal heavyweights Testament have announced a stacked U.S. tour for March and April 2026, bringing Overkill and Destruction along for a full nationwide run. Dubbed the
Thrash Of The Titans Tour, the trek brings together three genre-defining bands whose combined catalogs span more than four decades of aggressive, no-nonsense metal.
Dec 16, 20252 min read


GWAR – The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour
This spring the scumdogs of GWAR are ripping across the United States for The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour, bringing their intergalactic shock rock spectacle to stages from Richmond to Charlotte with direct support from Soulfly and King Parrot. It’s one of the most intense metal tours of the year, and if you’ve ever wanted to witness the most theatrical and chaotic live experience in heavy music, this is it.
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Live Review: Portugal. The Man + La Luz @ The Eastern, Atlanta - December 9, 2025
Atlanta felt colder than usual on Tuesday night, but you would never know it once you stepped inside The Eastern to see Portugal. The Man on their current Denali Tour. The show was completely sold out, and the crowd filled the room early for a night that moved between laid-back grooves and big, room-shaking moments.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour
Avenged Sevenfold // Good Charlotte 2026 Tour Two giants of modern rock are teaming up for one of the biggest tours of next summer. Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte have officially announced their Summer 2026 North American Tour, bringing both bands together for a powerful and nostalgic run across the US and Canada. The tour features sixteen dates from late July through the end of August. It begins July 25 in Ridgedale Missouri at the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena and wraps
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Yellowcard, New Found Glory And Plain White T’s Announce The Up Up Down Down Tour
Fresh off their incredibly successful album release Better Days (produced by Travis Barker),their #1 Alt Rock single, “Better Days”, and the mega Maximum Fun Tour with A Day To Remember, Yellowcard have announced a massive U.S. outing this summer and are bringing some friends along — The Up Up Down Down Tour will include both New Found Glory and Plain White T’s.
Dec 5, 20255 min read


August Burns Red and The Amity Affliction Announce Spring 2026 Co Headline Tour
August Burns Red and The Amity Affliction are teaming up for one of the biggest heavy tours of next year. The two bands will hit the road together for the Spring Horizons Tour 2026 with support from Boundaries and Heavensgate. Dreamwake will join the first two dates only. The tour begins April 10 in Worcester and runs through May 17 in Philadelphia.
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed camping festival, taking place June 11-14, 2026, on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN. Bonnaroo 2026 will once again present a fantastic lineup of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages over the four-day festival, with live music and much more through the night and into early morning with
Dec 3, 20253 min read


EVANESCENCE Announces 2026 World Tour
EVANESCENCE has confirmed a major world tour for 2026, launching June 11 in West Palm Beach, Florida and continuing through late October. The band will spend the first two months touring across North America, then move through the U.K. and the rest of Europe before closing out the run at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Select dates will feature SPIRITBOX, Poppy, K. Flay, and NOVA TWINS.
Dec 1, 20254 min read


GUNS N' ROSES ANNOUNCE 2026 WORLD TOUR
Guns N’ Roses have announced their full 2026 World Tour with shows across Mexico, Brazil, Europe, Canada, and the United States. Get every t
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Welcome to Rockville 2026 Lineup & Festival Info
Welcome to Rockville has announced its full 2026 lineup. The festival takes place May 7-10, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The weekend features five stages and over 160 bands across rock and metal genres.
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Hellfest 2026 Lineup and Festival Details
Hellfest has announced the full lineup for its 2026 edition, taking place June 18 to June 21 in Clisson, France. The festival will feature more than 180 bands across multiple stages. Weekend passes for Hellfest 2026 sold out before the lineup was even revealed.
Nov 19, 20252 min read


The Devil Wears Prada Announces 2026 U.S. Tour
The Devil Wears Prada has announced a U.S. tour in 2026, offering fans a full run with support acts and a wide set of dates. The band will headline with special guests joining for the shows. The tour offers a chance for fans to see the band live in their signature energetic metalcore style
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Lamb Of God Announce 2026 North American Tour
Lamb of God return to the road this March for what promises to be the heaviest tour of 2026, with the North American trek, produced by Live Nation, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg.
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Mötley Crüe Announces Massive 2026 North American Tour, Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of ‘CARNIVAL OF SINS’ Tour & Band’s 45th Anniversary
Iconic rock band Mötley Crüe announce THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS, a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 Carnival of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band.
The run will bring Mötley Crüe’s high-impact live show — renowned for its explosive production, unforgettable visuals, and decades-spanning catalog — to fans across the U.S. and Canada next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the tour
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Live Review: Gwar + Helmet + The Dwarves + Blood Vulture @ Masquerade, Atlanta - November 13, 2025
November 13th at The Masquerade felt like stepping into a world that only GWAR could create. The scumdogs of the universe brought their The Return Of Gor Gor Tour to town and it was nothing less than a spectical. The second the house lights dropped, the room turned into a warzone of color, gore effects, and heavy riffs. Atlanta crowds always show up ready to go hard, but this one felt extra charged. You could feel the energy climbing before the first spray even hit the air. G
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Black Label Society Announces 2026 North American Tour
Black Label Society 2026 Tour Black Label Society has announced a full North American tour for early 2026. The tour begins on February 27, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas and ends on May 14, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. The lineup features Black Label Society headlining with Zakk Sabbath as direct support and Dark Chapel opening the shows. About Black Label Society Black Label Society was formed in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde. The band is known for its heavy groove
Nov 12, 20253 min read


HANABIE. Announce Spring 2026 North American Headliner With Nekrogoblikon + Enterprise Earth As Support
Japanese rock phenomenon HANABIE. announce their 2026 North American headline tour with Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth. Tickets available now at LiveNation.com.
Nov 11, 20253 min read
Live Updates
Shaky Knees Music Festival, returning September 18-20 to Atlanta’s crown jewel, Piedmont Park. The stacked lineup will bring over 50 performances across four stages.
When We Were Young Festival Taking 2026 Off, Promises 2027 Return
The EAGLES have announced “The Long Goodbye, Act III” with three stadium dates
Metallica will debut its Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas
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