Belgian electronic music group Lords of Acid has announced the “Cheeky Freaky Tour,” kicking off April 25th with a performance at Sick New World 2026. The full lineup for this run consists of LoA, Dead on a Sunday, Princess Superstar, Tony & the Kiki, and MZ Neon.
Italian metal vets Lacuna Coil are hitting the United States this spring alongside Escape the Fate, Vowws, and AXTY. The tour is in support of the band’s latest album, Sleepless Empire, which was released February 14, 2025. Tickets and VIP experiences are available at lacunacoil.com!
3/24 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre*
3/25 – Worcester, MA – Palladium*
3/27 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron*
3/28 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*
3/29 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall*
3/31 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall*
4/2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*
4/3 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall*
4/4 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile*
4/5 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom*
4/7 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore*
4/8 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades*
4/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether*
4/11 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego*
4/12 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren*
4/13 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater*
4/15 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall+
4/16 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre+
4/17 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston+
4/19 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans+
4/21 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando+
Alabama-based rock band Bound South is preparing to release their second full-length record, Murder River. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Zak, rhythm guitarist Matt, bassist/vocalist Eri, lead guitarist/pianist Caleb, and drummer JW, this five-piece not only pays homage to, but also highlights, their Southern roots.
Bound South’s beginnings go back to 2022, when Zak stumbled across a Facebook post from a drummer – JW – looking to form a band. Zak and JW soon found that they clicked, so they started practicing with the intent of writing music and playing shows. They had other members here and there, but they needed musicians who were as dedicated as them, who, in Zak’s own words, wanted to “grow together as a band, brand, and business.”
In 2024, Zak went to an open mic night and that’s where he met Eri. She was playing guitar at the time, but they quickly discovered there was more to her. “She’s a fierce singer/songwriter,” says Zak. Bound South was short a solid bassist, so they asked Eri, and she rose magnificently to the occasion, now playing the role of bassist, co-writer, and co-singer.
With Eri in place, the band started putting together their first album, combining some of Eri’s songs with their own. There were a couple more lineup changes through that album cycle and into the summer of 2025. Zak reached out to Caleb to step in as lead guitarist, and Matt to fill the shoes of electric rhythm, and the current Bound South was born.
Drawing from their various inspirations, the band showcases a wide array of subgenres falling under the umbrella of Southern rock and country, both musically and lyrically. Listeners can find everything from bluegrass to blues, folk to outlaw country, and all the places in-between, with a modern twist.
Bound South have been working on their second studio album since the fall of 2025, with recording beginning in October and wrapping in December. The plan is to release a single every two weeks, then cap it with an album release show soon after. So far, there have been two singles, “Murder River” and “A Gambler Knows a Cheat.” The third single, “Judgement Day,” is set to drop on March 13th.
Murder River will be out late spring of 2026.
Follow Bound South’s socials for all the latest news and updates – and for the date of the heavily anticipated album release show!
All-female Swiss power metal band Burning Witches is coming to North America this spring! Tickets and VIP are on sale now at soundrink.com. I will list the supporting acts on the dates for which the information is available.
3/14 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street (w/Hellwitch & Faethom)
3/15 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug
3/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (w/Stoneman)
3/19 – Covington, KY – Madison Live! (w/War Hammer & Critical Khaos)
3/20 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge (w/Triple Black, Klinical Trial, True Devil, & SoZeN)
Punk rockers Rise Against will be on the road for most of March and into early April. The special guest on this tour is Destroy Boys, a punk rock band from California that formed in 2015. Koyo Lihc or Speed of Light will appear on certain dates. Tickets can be found at riseagainst.com!
3/3 – Providence, RI – The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
3/5 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia*
3/6 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia*
3/8 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Cafe*
3/10 – Toronto, ON – History*
3/11 – Toronto, ON – History*
3/13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE*
3/14 – Mount Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
3/15 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee*
3/18 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino*
3/19 – Fargo, ND – Fargo Civic Center*
3/21 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre*
3/22 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre*
3/24 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre*
3/25 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre*
3/27 – Penticton, BC – Penticton Trade and Convention Centre+