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Autumn Lies Buried: The Civil Unrest Tour 2026

June 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Tennessee-based nu-death outfit Autumn Lies Buried has announced a summer 2026 run with Selias, Let It Rot, and/or Mantra of Morta. Tickets are on sale now at autumnliesburied.bandcamp.com!

  • 7/24 – Memphis, TN – Growlers^
  • 7/25 – Clarksville, TN – The Boneyard Skate Park^
  • 7/26 – St. Louis, MO – Fubar^
  • 7/27 – Des Moines, IA – XBK Live^
  • 7/28 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar^
  • 7/29 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium^
  • 8/1 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest 2026^
  • 8/4 – Denver, CO – The Roxy Theatre^
  • 8/5 – Kansas City, MO – Sk8er Bar^
  • 8/6 – West Chicago, IL – The WC Social Club^
  • 8/7 – Dayton, OH – The Hidden Gem^
  • 8/8 – Clearfield, PA – The Upstage Music Fest 2026^
  • 8/9 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz+○
  • 8/10 – Providence, RI – Alchemy+○
  • 8/11 – Manchester, NH – Bungalow Bar and Grill+○
  • 8/12 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground+○
  • 8/13 – Erie, PA – Centennial Hall+○
  • 8/14 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry+
  • 8/15 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest 2026+○

^ with Selias

○ with Let It Rot

+ with Mantra of Morta

Upon A Burning Body Shares June 2026 Dates

May 28, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metalcore act Upon A Burning Body is hitting the road next week! This late spring tour features support from Traitors, Carcosa, and Swollen Teeth. You can grab tickets at uabbtx.com!

  • 6/4 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
  • 6/5 – Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross
  • 6/6 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 6/7 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 6/9 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
  • 6/10 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 6/11 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
  • 6/12 – Huntington, WV – The Loud
  • 6/13 – Washington, DC – Warped Tour 2026*
  • 6/14 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 6/16 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving
  • 6/17 – Hamtramck, MI – The Sanctuary Detroit
  • 6/18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 6/19 – Louisville, KY – Headliner’s Music Hall
  • 6/20 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall

* Upon A Burning Body only

Killswitch Engage Announces Summer 2026 Dates With Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok

May 21, 2026 — 1 Comment

Tickets: killswitchengage.com

  • 6/3 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • 6/5 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
  • 6/6 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
  • 6/7 – South Bend, IN – Four Winds Field
  • 6/9 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 6/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
  • 6/12 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
  • 6/13 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
  • 6/14 – Washington, DC – Vans Warped Tour 2026*
  • 6/16 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 6/17 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 6/19 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 6/20 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 6/21 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
  • 6/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
  • 6/24 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
  • 6/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
  • 6/27 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield

* Festival; KSE and Machine Head only

Kittie: Legacy of Fire Tour 2026

May 21, 2026 — Leave a comment

Kittie is celebrating 30 years with a string of June dates. The Legacy of Fire Tour features special guests Kingdom of Giants and Gore. Tickets and VIP are still available at kittie.net!

  • 6/6 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant*
  • 6/8 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre*
  • 6/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot*
  • 6/11 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
  • 6/12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
  • 6/13 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 6/15 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 6/16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 6/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 6/19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 6/20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 6/21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 6/23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 6/24 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 6/26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
  • 6/27 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield

* No Kingdom of Giants

Female-Fronted Friday: Solar

April 10, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed in 2003

Where: Rockford, IL

Genre: Hard rock/Metal

FFO: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Warlock, Judas Priest, Megadeth

Solar is a four-piece rock band that consists of lead vocalist Stephanie, guitarist/vocalist Brad, bassist Larry, and Donovan the drummer. They have graced stages all across the U.S. with their seamless blend of heavy and melodic, and have released four full-length records: First Light (2006), Radiance (2021), Oracle (2022), and Frantically Calm (2025).

You can check out a few of my favorite Solar tracks below. Make sure you follow their socials for the latest music, news, and live show announcements.

“Rise”

“Frantically Calm”

“Glow”

“Mr. Stitches”

“I Don’t Owe You Anything”

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [3/23 – 3/29]

March 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

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

Female-Fronted Friday: Devil Electric

March 27, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed in mid-2015

Where: Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Genre: Hard rock, vintage metal

FFO: Black Sabbath, Dio, Jefferson Airplane, Dorothy

Devil Electric have released two studio albums – Devil Electric (2017) and Godless (2021). Their third, Tahlia, drops today, March 27th! The band will be playing shows in support of the new record throughout April and May. Unfortunately, none of those live performances will be in the U.S.

You can stream their music and learn more about Devil Electric by following their socials. Head over to their Bandcamp to order exclusive Tahlia bundles!

Check out a few tracks from the course of Devil Electric’s career, starting with their latest single, “This Hereafter.”

“Tahlia”

“All My Friends Move Like the Night”

“Hypnotica”

“The Dove & the Serpent”

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