death metal

Cradle of Filth: Majestic in Death Tour 2026

March 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

English metal heavyweights Cradle of Filth have announced the “Majestic in Death” tour. This spring U.S. run features special guests Suffocation, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black. Tickets are available at cradleoffilth.com!

  • 4/30 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 5/1 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
  • 5/3 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 5/4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 5/5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026
  • 5/8 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
  • 5/9 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 5/11 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
  • 5/12 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens
  • 5/14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
  • 5/16 – Saginaw, MI – The Vault
  • 5/19 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 5/20 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
  • 5/21 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
  • 5/22 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 5/23 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre

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

Bleed From Within: The Zenith Tour, North America 2026

March 22, 2026 — Leave a comment

Scottish metalcore band Bleed From Within has announced a spring North American run with Sylosis, Great American Ghost, and Life Cycles. The tour kicks off April 2nd in Worcester, Massachusetts. Tickets and VIP experiences can be found at bleedfromwithin.com!

  • 4/2 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
  • 4/3 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Beanfield
  • 4/4 – Toronto, ON – Opera House
  • 4/6 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
  • 4/7 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy
  • 4/8 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls
  • 4/10 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
  • 4/11 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation
  • 4/12 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 4/14 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theatre
  • 4/15 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 4/17 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
  • 4/19 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
  • 4/20 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
  • 4/21 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 4/22 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 4/24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theatre
  • 4/25 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
  • 4/26 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
  • 4/28 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 4/29 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
  • 5/1 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 5/2 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 5/3 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 5/5 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
  • 5/6 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
  • 5/7 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre

Opeth Shares Early 2026 North American Dates

January 14, 2026 — Leave a comment

Swedish progressive metal band Opeth has announced The Last Will and Testament North American Tour, Pt. 2. Spanning the month of February, this winter run features support from their fellow Swedes, Katatonia. Tickets are available at opeth.com!

  • 2/5 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 2/6 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
  • 2/7 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 2/10 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
  • 2/11 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 2/12 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 2/14 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
  • 2/15 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 2/16 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
  • 2/18 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center
  • 2/20 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
  • 2/21 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • 2/22 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
  • 2/24 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
  • 2/25 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

The Browning: Burn This World [Evolved] USA Tour 2026

January 10, 2026 — Leave a comment

The Browning has announced 2026 winter dates with support from Within Destruction, Face Yourself, and Dead Eyes. Tickets are on sale now at thebrowning.net!

  • 2/12 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
  • 2/13 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy at Mahall’s
  • 2/14 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter
  • 2/15 – Chicago, IL – The WC Social Club
  • 2/17 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
  • 2/18 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
  • 2/19 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
  • 2/20 – Wichita, KS – Wave
  • 2/21 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles
  • 2/22 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 2/24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 2/25 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 2/26 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
  • 2/27 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
  • 2/28 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 3/1 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
  • 3/3 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
  • 3/4 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 3/5 – Richland, WA – Rays Golden Lion
  • 3/6 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
  • 3/7 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
  • 3/9 – Denver, CO – Marquis
  • 3/11 – Springfield, MO – The Regency Live
  • 3/12 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 3/13 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
  • 3/14 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 3/15 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
  • 3/17 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium Upstairs
  • 3/18 – Rutherford, NJ – The Black Box at The Williams Center
  • 3/19 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
  • 3/20 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 3/21 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 3/22 – Orlando, FL – Conduit

Shadow of Intent: Imperium Delirium North American Tour 2026

December 23, 2025 — Leave a comment

Shadow of Intent has shared North American dates for spring 2026. Angelmaker, Mental Cruelty, and Synestia will be support on this run. Tickets are available at shadowofintent.com!

  • 4/23 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
  • 4/24 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 4/26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 4/27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • 4/28 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 4/30 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 5/1 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 5/2 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 5/4 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 5/5 – Lubbock, TX – The Garden
  • 5/6 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
  • 5/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 5/10 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
  • 5/11 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse, & Café
  • 5/12 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 5/14 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 5/15 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 5/16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 5/17 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
  • 5/19 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
  • 5/20 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

Orbit Culture: Death Above Life North American Tour 2026

December 19, 2025 — Leave a comment

Orbit Culture, melodic death metal from Sweden, has announced North American dates for 2026. This winter/spring run is in support of the band’s latest album, Death Above Life, and features special guests Ov Sulfur and Atlas. Tickets are available at orbitculture.com!

  • 2/18 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 2/19 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
  • 2/20 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 2/22 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • 2/24 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
  • 2/25 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
  • 2/27 – Saskatoon, SK – Louis’ Pub
  • 2/28 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
  • 3/3 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
  • 3/5 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
  • 3/6 – Ottawa, ON – The Bronson
  • 3/7 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
  • 3/9 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
  • 3/10 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 3/11 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
  • 3/13 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
  • 3/14 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 3/16 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
  • 3/17 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 3/18 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 3/20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
  • 3/21 – Detroit, MI – El Club
  • 3/23 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 3/24 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 3/25 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 3/27 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
  • 3/28 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 3/30 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 3/31 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 4/1 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 4/3 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
  • 4/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 4/6 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 4/7 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 4/9 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 4/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater

Infected Rain: Mutation Phase in the U.S. 2026

December 15, 2025 — Leave a comment

The Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has shared U.S. dates for the spring and early summer of 2026. Tickets are on sale now at infectedrain.com!

  • 5/4 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
  • 5/5 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/6 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada (outside)
  • 5/10 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026
  • 5/12 – Atlanta, GA – Purgatory at The Masquerade
  • 5/13 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 5/14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live
  • 5/15 – Baltimore, MD – Zen West
  • 5/16 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
  • 5/17 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
  • 5/20 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
  • 5/21 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
  • 5/22 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 5/23 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge
  • 5/24 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
  • 5/29 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 5/30 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
  • 6/3 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 6/4 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 6/5 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room
  • 6/6 – Las Vegas, NV – Swan Dive

Baroness: Red & Blue Tour 2025

April 24, 2025 — Leave a comment

Heavy metal band Baroness has announced a short run of dates this May. The Red & Blue Tour kicks off May 7th in Baltimore, Maryland, and reaches its conclusion May 31st in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dawn of Ouroboros or The Infinity Ring will be the opening act, depending on the city. Grab your tickets at yourbaroness.com!

  • 5/7 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery#
  • 5/8 – New York, NY – The Meadows#
  • 5/9 – New York, NY – The Meadows#
  • 5/11 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair#
  • 5/13 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground#
  • 5/14 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance#
  • 5/16 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop#
  • 5/17 – Detroit, MI – The Magic Stick#
  • 5/18 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme#
  • 5/20 – Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village*
  • 5/21 – Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village*
  • 5/23 – Saint Paul, MN – Turf Club*
  • 5/24 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room Lounge*
  • 5/25 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar*
  • 5/27 – Indianapolis, IN – The Black Circle*
  • 5/28 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS*
  • 5/30 – Toronto, ON – Prepare the Ground Festival 2025^
  • 5/31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall*

^ Festival date; Baroness only

# w/Dawn of Ouroboros

* w/The Infinity Ring

The Acacia Strain: It Can Always Get Worse Tour 2025

April 23, 2025 — Leave a comment

Deathcore outfit The Acacia Strain has shared dates for their It Can Always Get Worse Tour. This May run features support from Frozen Soul, Your Spirit Dies, Gates to Hell, and Maul. Tickets available at bastardcrew.com!

  • 5/2 – Amityville, NY – Amityville Music Hall
  • 5/3 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/5 – North Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 5/6 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 5/7 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 5/9 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025*
  • 5/10 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
  • 5/11 – Springfield, MO – The Regency Live
  • 5/12 – Little Rock, AR – The Rev Room
  • 5/13 – Memphis, TN – Growlers
  • 5/16 – Chattanooga, TN – The Barrelhouse Ballroom
  • 5/17 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 5/18 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025*

* Festival date