Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [2/16 – 2/22]

I’m allowing myself an Honorable Mention again, because I really dig this track but can’t replace any of the others.

Spineshank: Nu Metal Sucks Tour 2026

Spineshank is heading out on the Nu Metal Sucks Tour with fellow nu metal veterans Hed PE and Primer 55. Each of these acts is celebrating the 25th anniversary of an album – Spineshank’s The Height of Callousness, Hed PE’s Broke, and Primer 55’s Introduction to Mayhem – and will be performing these records in their entirety.

Special guests Kissing Candice, Oceans on Other Planets, or Tidals will be appearing on select dates, as well.

Tickets: spineshank.net // hedplanetearth.com

  • 4/24 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe*
  • 4/25 – Katy, TX – Wildcatter Saloon*
  • 4/26 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box*
  • 4/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th St. Collective*
  • 4/30 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck*
  • 5/1 – Kearney, NE – The Otherside*
  • 5/2 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre*
  • 5/3 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue*
  • 5/5 – Memphis, TN – Growlers*
  • 5/8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026☆
  • 5/10 – Summerville, SC – Trolley Pub+
  • 5/11 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones+
  • 5/12 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
  • 5/14 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s** 
  • 5/15 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
  • 5/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 5/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill** (No Hed PE)
  • 5/20 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater+
  • 5/21 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz***
  • 5/22 – Reading, PA – Reverb***
  • 5/23 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge***
  • 5/24 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs***
  • 5/26 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom*** (No Primer 55)
  • 5/27 – Joliet, IL – The Forge***
  • 5/28 – Belvidere, IL – The Apollo Theatre AC***
  • 5/29 – Ringle, WI – Q&Z Expo Center***
  • 5/30 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood***
  • 5/31 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s***
  • 6/1 – Madison, WI – The Annex***
  • 6/3 – Wichita, KS – Wave***
  • 6/4 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep***
  • 6/5 – Denver, CO – The Federal Theatre***
  • 6/6 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater***

Festival

* Kissing Candice

+ Spineshank only

** Tidals

*** Oceans on Other Planets

The Hu and Apocalyptica Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Dates

Mongolian folk metal band The Hu is teaming up with Finnish symphonic metal trio Apocalyptica for a North American tour this May/June. The brief run boasts Finnish rockers The Rasmus as support. Tickets are available at thehuofficial.com!

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [2/9 – 2/15]

Ventana: Rust and Revelations Tour 2026

Industrial metal band Ventana, founded and currently fronted by Richard “Stitch” Thomas of Mushroomhead fame, is hitting the road this spring. The 20-date run features special guest Aeternum and kicks off March 1st in Columbus, Ohio. Tickets and VIP are on sale at ventanaband.com!

  • 3/1 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 3/2 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 3/3 – Philadelphia, PA – Nikki Lopez Philly
  • 3/4 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 3/5 – Thomasville, PA – Racehorse Tavern
  • 3/6 – Chesapeake, VA – Riffhouse Pub
  • 3/7 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 3/8 – Atlanta, GA – 529
  • 3/11 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company
  • 3/12 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
  • 3/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits Live
  • 3/14 – Mobile, AL – Alabama Music Box
  • 3/15 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 3/16 – San Antonio, TX – The Starlighter
  • 3/18 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe & Backroom
  • 3/19 – Dallas, TX – TX Tea Room
  • 3/20 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Live
  • 3/21 – Kansas City, MO – Westport Bowery
  • 3/22 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
  • 3/24 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood

I See Stars: Spin the Wheel Tour 2026

Metalcore/electronicore outfit I See Stars has shared dates spanning from late February to early April. Their “Spin the Wheel” tour features special guests Mothica, Until I Wake, and Diamante. Tickets on sale at iseestarsmusic.com!

  • 2/26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
  • 2/27 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 2/28 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
  • 3/1 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron
  • 3/2 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 3/4 – New York City, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 3/5 – Hartford, CT – The Webster
  • 3/6 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 3/7 – Baltimore, MD – Recher Theatre
  • 3/8 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 3/9 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
  • 3/12 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
  • 3/13 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
  • 3/14 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 3/16 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 3/17 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 3/18 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 3/20 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
  • 3/21 – Las Vegas, NV – 24 Oxford
  • 3/22 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
  • 3/23 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield’s Roseville
  • 3/25 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 3/26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 3/28 – Billings, MT – The Pub Station
  • 3/29 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
  • 3/30 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 4/1 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
  • 4/2 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
  • 4/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 4/4 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [2/2 – 2/8]

I have a couple of honorable mentions this week…

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [1/26 – 2/1]

Be sure to check out the full January playlist. And get ready – February is sure to bring a ton of great music!