heavy metal

Joe Satriani + Steve Vai: Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour

March 15, 2026 — Leave a comment

Guitar virtuosos Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are kicking off their Surfing With the Hydra Tour on April 1st. This 40-date spring run will feature new material from the upcoming SATCHVAI Band album along with classics from each of their solo careers. Animals As Leaders are the supporting act. Tickets and VIP are on sale now at satchvaiband.com!

  • 4/1 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater
  • 4/2 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
  • 4/4 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
  • 4/5 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
  • 4/7 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Terrace Theater
  • 4/8 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
  • 4/10 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
  • 4/11 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels
  • 4/14 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
  • 4/16 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • 4/17 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park
  • 4/18 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
  • 4/20 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
  • 4/22 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
  • 4/24 – Clearwater, FL – The Baycare Sound
  • 4/25 – St. Augustine, FL – Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
  • 4/26 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 4/27 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Hall
  • 4/29 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
  • 4/30 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
  • 5/2 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre
  • 5/3 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
  • 5/5 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
  • 5/7 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
  • 5/8 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
  • 5/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • 5/10 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
  • 5/12 – Buffalo, NY – Kleinhans Music Hall
  • 5/13 – Toronto, ON – Meridian Hall
  • 5/15 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
  • 5/16 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
  • 5/17 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre
  • 5/20 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
  • 5/21 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
  • 5/22 – Waterbury, CT – Waterbury Palace Theater
  • 5/23 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills
  • 5/27 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
  • 5/28 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
  • 5/29 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Resort and Spa Casino
  • 5/30 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Burning Witches: Witches Over North America 2026

March 3, 2026 — Leave a comment

All-female Swiss power metal band Burning Witches is coming to North America this spring! Tickets and VIP are on sale now at soundrink.com. I will list the supporting acts on the dates for which the information is available.

  • 3/14 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street (w/Hellwitch & Faethom)
  • 3/15 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug
  • 3/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (w/Stoneman)
  • 3/19 – Covington, KY – Madison Live! (w/War Hammer & Critical Khaos)
  • 3/20 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge (w/Triple Black, Klinical Trial, True Devil, & SoZeN)
  • 3/21 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
  • 3/22 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern (w/Olathia)
  • 3/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill (w/No Consequence & Iron Brigade)
  • 3/25 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
  • 3/26 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater (w/Ghost of the Mill)
  • 3/27 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall (w/Answer Infinity & Black Dawn)
  • 3/28 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault Music Hall & Pub (w/Dystopica)
  • 3/29 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s Pub (w/Maxilla)
  • 4/1 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
  • 4/2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27 (w/Por Vida)
  • 4/4 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company
  • 4/10 – Katy, TX – The Wildcatter Saloon (w/Chasing Yesterday)
  • 4/11 – San Antonio, TX – Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue
  • 4/12 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
  • 4/16 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go (w/Prima Donna Rising, Illusions of Grandeur, Opake, Celestial Force, SinnamonRoll, & Voodoo)
  • 4/17 – Glendale, AZ – The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife
  • 4/18 – Las Vegas, NV – Fremont Country Club (w/Sonolith, Distant Blood, & Immortal Guardian)
  • 4/20 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar (w/Thunderor & Burning Sanctum)
  • 4/21 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinière (w/Thunderor)
  • 4/22 – Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey (w/Thunderor & Feral Union)
  • 4/23 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison (w/Thunderor & Ammo)

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!

Ventana: Rust and Revelations Tour 2026

February 10, 2026 — Leave a comment

Industrial metal band Ventana, founded and currently fronted by Richard “Stitch” Thomas of Mushroomhead fame, is hitting the road this spring. The 20-date run features special guest Aeternum and kicks off March 1st in Columbus, Ohio. Tickets and VIP are on sale at ventanaband.com!

  • 3/1 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 3/2 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 3/3 – Philadelphia, PA – Nikki Lopez Philly
  • 3/4 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 3/5 – Thomasville, PA – Racehorse Tavern
  • 3/6 – Chesapeake, VA – Riffhouse Pub
  • 3/7 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 3/8 – Atlanta, GA – 529
  • 3/11 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company
  • 3/12 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
  • 3/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits Live
  • 3/14 – Mobile, AL – Alabama Music Box
  • 3/15 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 3/16 – San Antonio, TX – The Starlighter
  • 3/18 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe & Backroom
  • 3/19 – Dallas, TX – TX Tea Room
  • 3/20 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Live
  • 3/21 – Kansas City, MO – Westport Bowery
  • 3/22 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
  • 3/24 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood

Katatonia: Waking State of North America 2026

February 7, 2026 — Leave a comment

Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia has announced an early 2026 North American run. These will be headlining shows separate from their tour with Opeth. Tickets to all dates are available at katatonia.com!

February 2026

  • 2/9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
  • 2/27 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
  • 2/28 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater

March 2026

  • 3/1 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
  • 3/3 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 3/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 3/6 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
  • 3/7 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 3/8 – Towson, MD – The Recher
  • 3/10 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club
  • 3/11 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
  • 3/12 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere (The Hall)

A Killer’s Confession Announces Early 2026 Dates

January 23, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metal band A Killer’s Confession has shared several 2026 dates, spanning from late winter into early spring. I will include the supporting acts when they are listed, but some shows still have the special guests as “to be determined.” Tickets and VIP are on sale now at akcglobalrecords.com!

  • 2/20 – Wilmington, NC – Reggies (w/Death of Uriah, Saint Diablo, and Sacrificial Betrayal)
  • 2/21 – Summerville, SC – Trolley Pub
  • 2/22 – Gastonia, NC – The Rooster (w/Detest the Throne, Parallel Lives, and more TBA)
  • 2/24 – Atlanta, GA – 529
  • 2/26 – Fort Pierce, FL – Tipsy Tiki
  • 2/27 – Lake Worth Beach, FL – Propaganda
  • 2/28 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 3/1 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
  • 3/2 – Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross (w/Saints of Solomon, Coraline’s Collapse, and Kill Tactik)
  • 3/4 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar (w/Saints of Solomon, Kerosene Shores, and Apex Fallen)
  • 3/5 – Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater (w/Swarm and Vivid and Vulgar)
  • 3/6 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live (w/Saints of Solomon, Kiltr, Ariah Falls, and Silence Becoming)
  • 3/7 – Abilene, TX – The Zone (w/Saints of Solomon, Victera, and All Falls Down)
  • 3/8 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street (w/Burn the Throne)
  • 3/10 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag (w/Saints of Solomon, Cabretta, and Birds of Squalor)

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

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