alternative rock

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

February 22, 2026 — Leave a comment

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

February 21, 2026 — Leave a comment

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

February 16, 2026 — Leave a comment

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!

I See Stars: Spin the Wheel Tour 2026

February 9, 2026 — Leave a comment

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]

February 8, 2026 — Leave a comment

I have a couple of honorable mentions this week…

Bad Omens: Do You Feel Love North America 2026

January 30, 2026 — Leave a comment

Bad Omens has announced North American dates for their Do You Feel Love Tour. Kicking off February 22nd in Salt Lake City, this leg boasts support from Beartooth and President. Tickets and VIP can be found at badomensofficial.com!

  • 2/22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
  • 2/24 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 2/26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
  • 2/28 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
  • 3/2 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
  • 3/4 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
  • 3/6 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
  • 3/8 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
  • 3/10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
  • 3/11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
  • 3/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • 3/14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • 3/16 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
  • 3/17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 3/19 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
  • 3/20 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
  • 3/22 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
  • 3/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
  • 3/26 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
  • 3/27 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Puscifer: The Normal Isn’t Tour 2026

January 26, 2026 — Leave a comment

Puscifer, the third project fronted by Maynard James Keenan, is setting out this spring in support of their new album, Normal Isn’t, which drops on February 6, 2026. This run boasts special guest Dave Hill. Tickets are available at puscifer.com!

  • 3/20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
  • 3/21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • 3/24 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
  • 3/25 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park
  • 3/27 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
  • 3/28 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 3/31 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
  • 4/1 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
  • 4/3 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
  • 4/4 – Boston, MA – Boch Center, Wang Theatre
  • 4/7 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
  • 4/8 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
  • 4/10 – Ledyard, CT – Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino
  • 4/11 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall
  • 4/15 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
  • 4/16 – Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre
  • 4/18 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
  • 4/19 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
  • 4/21 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
  • 4/23 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
  • 4/25 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
  • 4/26 – West Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union
  • 4/28 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 4/30 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
  • 5/1 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
  • 5/3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 5/5 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
  • 5/8 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
  • 5/9 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
  • 5/11 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Theater
  • 5/13 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre
  • 5/14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre