Prog rockers Coheed and Cambria have announced the “This Is Our War” tour. These are headlining dates that are interspersed among Coheed’s run with Shinedown, and they feature support from Cicada Rhythm, Arm’s Length, Narrow Head, or Kaonashi. Tickets are available at coheedandcambria.com!
May
5/11 – Columbia, SC – The Senate*
5/20 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall
5/25 – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium*
June
6/1 – Destin, FL – Club LA
6/4 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel*
6/9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens+^
6/10 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre+^
6/11 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks+^
6/13 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium+^
July
7/14 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Live
7/26 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company#
7/28 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall#
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!
Hailing from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Bound South is a five-piece that explores the many facets of southern rock. The band formed in 2024, and now, after releasing their debut self-titled album and a couple of lineup changes, they are back with their introduction to this new era, “Murder River.”
The song is a dark one, telling the tale of a location with a bloodcurdling past. The band’s Southern roots are heavily prevalent in the style of the music, a mix of country, blues, and an eerie folksy vibe. Vocalist/bassist Eri carries the atmosphere a step higher with the strength of her voice, the grit and the hint of twang putting the cherry on top.
Check out “Murder River” below, and/or on your chosen streaming service, and make sure you follow Bound South so you can keep up-to-date on all they have going on! More new music is coming soon, so keep your eyes open!
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!
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*
Myles Kennedy [Alter Bridge/Slash] is bringing his tour promoting his latest album, The Art of Letting Go, to North America in early 2025. Bringing along special guests Tim Montana and Sons of Silver, Myles will be getting things started in Joliet, Illinois, on January 17th. Tickets and VIP experiences are available at myleskennedy.com!
Grunge/alternative rock legends Pearl Jam are touring this year in support of their new album, Dark Matter, released April 19th. This world tour commences May 4th in Vancouver, BC, and draws to its conclusion November 23rd in Sydney, AU. Support varies by date/location. Tickets are available at pearljam.com!
5/4 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
5/6 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
5/10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center*
5/13 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center*
5/16 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena*
5/18 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena*
5/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum*
5/22 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum*
5/25 – Napa Valley, CA – BottleRock Festival 2024^
5/28 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*
5/30 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*
6/22 – Dublin, IE – Marlay Park
6/25 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Co-Op Arena+
6/29 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium+%
7/2 – Berlin, DE – Waldbühne+
7/3 – Berlin, DE – Waldbühne+
7/6 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Sant Jordi+
7/8 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Sant Jordi+
7/11 – Madrid, ES – Mad Cool Festival 2024^
7/13 – Lisbon, PT – NOS Alive Festival 2024^
8/22 – Missoula, MT – Washington-Grizzly Stadium&
8/26 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center&
8/29 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field&
8/31 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field&
9/3 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden&
9/4 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden&
9/7 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center&
9/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center&
9/12 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena&
9/15 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park&
9/17 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park&
11/8 – Auckland, AU – Go Media Stadium Mt. Smart#
11/10 – Auckland, AU – Go Media Stadium Mt. Smart# (Second show added!)
11/13 – Gold Coast, AU – Heritage Bank Stadium#
11/16 – Melbourne, AU – Marvel Stadium#
11/18 – Melbourne, AU – Marvel Stadium# (Second show added!)
11/21 – Sydney, AU – ENGIE Stadium#
11/23 – Sydney, AU – ENGIE Stadium# (Second show added!)
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