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Extreme metal titans Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder are teaming up this fall for the Wrath Across North America 2026 co-headlining tour, bringing one of the year’s most stacked metal lineups across the United States and Canada. Support on the run will come from Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is bringing a family-friendly celebration of Widespread Panic to Atlanta this summer with The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Widespread Panic + More for Kids set for Saturday, July 25 at Rooftop at The Eastern.

The Yot Club show at Terminal West played out like a nostalgic indie-pop dream, enveloping the audience in a continuous, hazy soundscape of smooth melodies and chill energy.

Beartooth Announce “Pure Ecstasy” U.S. Tour Beartooth have officially announced their upcoming “Pure Ecstasy” U.S. Tour with support from Don Broco, Magnolia Park, and Windwaker. The tour kicks off November 11 in Boston and will make its way through major cities across the U.S., including an Atlanta stop on November 29 at Coca-Cola Roxy. Beartooth - Pure Ecstasy (Official Music Video) Beartooth continue to be one of the biggest names in modern metalcore, known for their high-

There are certain artists that almost feel woven into everyday life. For a lot of us, Sting is one of those artists. Whether it was hearing The Police on classic rock radio growing up or catching solo hits playing in the background somewhere over the years, these songs have been part of the soundtrack of life for decades. On a beautiful sold out night in Atlanta’s Chastain Park, Sting brought all of that nostalgia back to life with a performance that felt intimate, personal,

Angine de Poitrine Announce 2026 North American Tour Angine de Poitrine Tour 2026 Quebec experimental duo Angine de Poitrine have officially announced their 2026 North American tour, including an Atlanta stop at The Masquerade on November 25. Over the last year, the masked two-piece has become one of the internet’s most talked-about underground bands thanks to their viral live performances, bizarre stage presence, and insanely technical musicianship. Blending elements of micr

Alternative rock favorites Switchfoot are heading back out on the road this fall for the newly announced Forever Now Tour, bringing special guests Anberlin along for a massive run across the U.S.

Some tours feel massive before you even walk through the doors, and The Amonklok Conquest Tour absolutely had that feeling hanging over The Battery all night. Long lines wrapped around the Coca-Cola Roxy before doors, battle jackets everywhere, and a crowd that was clearly there for the full experience from start to finish. Between Viking metal, animated chaos, and medieval doom theatrics, this lineup never really slowed down once the lights dropped.

What happens when you combine three classically-trained cellists with some of Metallica's greatest hits? You get an electric night of symphonic metal at Buckhead Theatre, courtesy of the high-energy Finnish band Apocalyptica.

Legendary punk rock pioneers L7 are heading back out on the road this fall for The Last Hurrah Tour 2026, bringing their signature mix of grunge, punk, and unapologetic attitude across North America. The tour kicks off October 9 in Phoenix before wrapping up November 14 in Los Angeles, with an Atlanta stop scheduled for October 17 at The Masquerade.

There are certain tours that instantly transport you back to a very specific point in your life the second they get announced, and Yellowcard bringing New Found Glory and Plain White T’s out on the “Up Up Down Down Tour” definitely felt like one of those moments. The lineup alone had the Coca-Cola Roxy packed early before the first band even touched the stage, with fans showing up ready to relive an entire era of pop-punk that shaped a lot of people’s teenage years.

Harvey Street began the evening with a high energy performance of their song "Long Term." Aisle 5 was the perfect venue for the Raleigh-based indie band to showcase their music to the ATL audience. They turn the small venue into something that comes alive.

The Black Keys brought the Peaches ‘n Kream World Tour ’26 to The Tabernacle on April 26, turning the historic Atlanta venue into a packed, blues-driven rock room for the night. With fans filling the floor and balconies early, the setting matched the band perfectly, intimate, loud, and built for this kind of show.

Some shows carry history whether you plan on it or not. The first time I saw Lacuna Coil was back in 2003 when they opened for Type O Negative at the old Masquerade. That version of the venue had a darker, more raw feel. Coming into the current Masquerade in 2026, the space is different, but the connection to those earlier shows is still there, especially when a band like this comes through.

Day two of SweetWater 420 Fest 2026 in Atlanta picked up right where day one left off, but it didn’t take long to notice the difference. Being a Saturday, the crowd showed up earlier and in bigger numbers instead of slowly building like Friday. From the time the first band hit, people were already in place and ready for it.

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.

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.

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

Blue October are heading out on the road for the Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating two decades of their breakthrough album across international and U.S. dates. The Blue October tour 2026 spans Europe in the spring before continuing through North America in the fall and winter.