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Black Veil Brides Shares Spring 2026 North American Dates

April 2, 2026 — Leave a comment

Black Veil Brides are touring this spring alongside From Ashes to New, TX2, and As December Falls. Tickets are available at blackveilbrides.net!

  • 4/25 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • 4/26 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort
  • 4/28 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 4/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
  • 5/1 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 5/2 – Omaha, NE – The Astro
  • 5/4 – Dallas, TX – The Cambridge Room at House of Blues
  • 5/5 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 5/6 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
  • 5/11 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
  • 5/12 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 5/15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
  • 5/17 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 5/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 5/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 5/22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
  • 5/23 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 5/25 – Toronto, ON – History
  • 5/26 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 5/28 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 5/29 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 5/30 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

Sevendust Announces Spring 2026 Dates With Atreyu, Fire From the Gods, and American Adrenalin

April 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metal heavyweights Sevendust are releasing their fifteenth studio album, entitled One, on May 1st. And what better way to celebrate than a tour?!

With a stacked lineup that consists of Atreyu, Fire From the Gods, and American Adrenalin, Sevendust will be kicking off this spring run on April 16th in Carterville, Illinois. You can snag tickets at sevendust.com!

  • 4/16 – Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort (Sevendust only)
  • 4/17 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort (Sevendust only)
  • 4/18 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort (Sevendust only)
  • 4/20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 4/21 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 4/22 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
  • 4/24 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
  • 4/25 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 4/26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy (Sevendust supporting Alter Bridge)
  • 4/28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
  • 4/29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 5/1 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
  • 5/2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 5/4 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
  • 5/5 – Springfield, MO – The Regency Live
  • 5/6 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall (No Atreyu)
  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026* (Atreyu performing)
  • 5/8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026* (Sevendust performing)
  • 5/9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 5/11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/12 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
  • 5/14 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens
  • 5/15 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026* (Sevendust and Atreyu performing)
  • 5/16 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
  • 5/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 5/20 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
  • 5/21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle (Sevendust supporting Alter Bridge)
  • 5/23 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

Marilyn Manson: One Assassination Under God Spring Tour 2026

April 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Infamous metal band Marilyn Manson has announced another leg of the “One Assassination Under God Tour.” This handful of spring dates will have Vowws as the opening act. Tickets are on sale at marilynmanson.com!

  • 4/22 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater (Added date!)*
  • 4/23 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater*
  • 4/25 – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World Festival 2026
  • 5/8 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
  • 5/10 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 5/12 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Theatre
  • 5/13 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage
  • 5/15 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*

* Without Vowws

The Ex-Faces: Former Members of Mushroomhead Announce 2026 Tour

April 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

After collaborating in various other projects throughout the years since their time with Mushroomhead, several ex-members have decided to go on tour. “The Ex-Faces” consists of J. Mann, Waylon Reavis, Gravy, Lil’ Dan, Richard “Stitch” Thomas, Mr. Murdernickel, and on select dates, Pig Benis. This mishmash of masked misfits will be performing songs from their days with MRH.

With four dates this spring and many more over the summer, this coast-to-coast trek boasts special guests Saints of Solomon and Deep Within. You can grab tickets and a VIP experience at theexfaces.com!

* Pig Benis appearing

April 2026

  • 4/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 4/17 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 4/18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*
  • 4/19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*

July 2026

  • 7/2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live
  • 7/3 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 7/4 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 7/5 – Wilmington, NC – Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
  • 7/8 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 7/9 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
  • 7/10 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
  • 7/11 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
  • 7/12 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 7/14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 7/15 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
  • 7/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 7/17 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 7/18 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar & Grill
  • 7/19 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar and Music Venue
  • 7/21 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
  • 7/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 7/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 7/25 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 7/26 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
  • 7/28 – Glendale, AZ – The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife
  • 7/30 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 7/31 – Reno, NV – Club Underground

August 2026

  • 8/1 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 8/2 – Garden Grove, CA – Garden AMP
  • 8/4 – Denver, CO – Federal Theatre
  • 8/5 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
  • 8/7 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen*
  • 8/8 – New Berlin, IL – Danenberger Family Vineyards*
  • 8/9 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue*
  • 8/11 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater*
  • 8/12 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall*
  • 8/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi*
  • 8/14 – Oakwood, IL – Exit 210 Saloon*
  • 8/15 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest 2026*

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Avatar: Don’t Go in the Forest Tour 2026

March 28, 2026 — Leave a comment

Swedish heavy metal outfit Avatar is kicking off the Don’t Go in the Forest Tour this April. This spring U.S. run boasts support from Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul, and is making stops in Sacramento, Atlanta, Hampton Beach, and everywhere in between. Tickets are moving fast, so hurry to avatarmetal.com!

  • 4/16 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
  • 4/17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
  • 4/19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
  • 4/20 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
  • 4/22 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 4/23 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
  • 4/25 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
  • 4/26 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 4/28 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
  • 4/29 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
  • 4/30 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 5/1 – Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Club Stage
  • 5/2 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
  • 5/4 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
  • 5/5 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 5/6 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
  • 5/7 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
  • 5/10 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 5/12 – Richmond, VA – The National
  • 5/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 5/15 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 5/16 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
  • 5/19 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
  • 5/20 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

* Festival; Avatar only

Demon Hunter: There Was a Light Here Tour 2026

March 28, 2026 — Leave a comment

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has shared dates for spring 2026. The “There Was a Light Here” tour features special guests Convictions and Cultist. Tickets and VIP are available at demonhunter.net!

  • 4/24 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
  • 4/25 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
  • 4/26 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 4/28 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
  • 4/29 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 4/30 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation
  • 5/1 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 5/2 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 5/3 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
  • 5/5 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
  • 5/6 – Virginia Beach, VA – Peabody’s
  • 5/7 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 5/8 – Birmingham, AL – Workplay Theatre
  • 5/9 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
  • 5/10 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026+
  • 5/11 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 5/12 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 5/13 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
  • 5/15 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 5/16 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic
  • 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026+

+ Demon Hunter only

Vana: The Lady in Red Tour 2026

March 26, 2026 — Leave a comment

Hailing from New Zealand, Vana is a genre-bending artist who plays with darker themes and is not ashamed to show her teeth. She runs the gamut from synthpop to rock, to early emo and trap metal, and has left an indelible mark on the scene.

Now, she’s bringing her “The Lady in Red” headlining tour to North America. This 31-date trek boasts special guests Deadlands, Cloudyfield, and RedHook. Tickets are on sale at vanamusicofficial.com!

  • 4/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 4/18 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
  • 4/19 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 4/21 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 4/22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 4/23 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
  • 4/25 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
  • 4/26 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
  • 4/28 – Toronto, ON – The Mod Club
  • 4/29 – Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
  • 5/1 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 5/2 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
  • 5/3 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
  • 5/5 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar
  • 5/7 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
  • 5/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ The Complex
  • 5/10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
  • 5/12 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
  • 5/13 – Portland, OR – South Hawthorne Waterfront Park
  • 5/15 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 5/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre
  • 5/17 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Parish
  • 5/19 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
  • 5/21 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/22 – Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut
  • 5/23 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles Deep Ellum
  • 5/26 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
  • 5/28 – Allentown, PA – Arrow
  • 5/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
  • 5/30 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 224
  • 6/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall

He Is Legend: Suck Out the Poison 20th Anniversary Tour

March 24, 2026 — Leave a comment

Hard rockers He Is Legend have shared the dates for the second part of their Suck Out the Poison 20th anniversary tour. This spring run boasts support from A Lot Like Birds, along with special guests Cold Clay Mountain, Lost in Separation, or Softspoken. Tickets and VIP packages are available at linktr.ee.com/heislegend!

  • 4/7 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819*
  • 4/8 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)*
  • 4/10 – San Antonio, TX – Rock Box*
  • 4/11 – Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut Brewing*
  • 4/12 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles Deep Ellum*
  • 4/14 – Phoenix, AZ – Rosetta Room+
  • 4/16 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick+
  • 4/17 – Anaheim, CA – Parish @ House of Blues+
  • 4/18 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post+
  • 4/19 – Reno, CA – Club Underground+
  • 4/21 – Portland, OR – Dante’s+
  • 4/22 – Tacoma, WA – Airport Tavern+
  • 4/24 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater+
  • 4/25 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre+
  • 4/28 – Minneapolis, MN – Underground+
  • 4/29 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club^
  • 4/30 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs^
  • 5/1 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl^

* w/Cold Clay Mountain

+ w/Lost in Separation

^ w/Softspoken