Clutch: Suffer No Evil U.S. Tour 2026

Clutch is kicking off their Suffer No Evil U.S. Tour in one week! With special guests Corrosion of Conformity and JD Pinkus, this spring run will open with a show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. Tickets are still available at clutchmerch.com!

  • 4/9 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 4/11 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 4/12 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Center Theater
  • 4/14 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
  • 4/15 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 4/17 – Kansas City, MO – VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s
  • 4/18 – Sioux City, IA – Anthem at Hard Rock Sioux City
  • 4/19 – Sioux Falls, SD – The District
  • 4/21 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 4/23 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
  • 4/24 – Reno, NV – Cargo Concert Hall
  • 4/25 – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World Festival 2026*
  • 4/27 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 4/28 – Midland, TX – Midland County Horseshoe Arena
  • 4/29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 5/1 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
  • 5/2 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
  • 5/3 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel

* Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity only

The Ex-Faces: Former Members of Mushroomhead Announce 2026 Tour

After collaborating in various other projects throughout the years since their time with Mushroomhead, several ex-members have decided to go on tour. “The Ex-Faces” consists of J. Mann, Waylon Reavis, Gravy, Lil’ Dan, Richard “Stitch” Thomas, Mr. Murdernickel, and on select dates, Pig Benis. This mishmash of masked misfits will be performing songs from their days with MRH.

With four dates this spring and many more over the summer, this coast-to-coast trek boasts special guests Saints of Solomon and Deep Within. You can grab tickets and a VIP experience at theexfaces.com!

* Pig Benis appearing

April 2026

  • 4/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 4/17 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 4/18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*
  • 4/19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*

July 2026

  • 7/2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live
  • 7/3 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 7/4 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 7/5 – Wilmington, NC – Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
  • 7/8 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 7/9 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
  • 7/10 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
  • 7/11 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
  • 7/12 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 7/14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 7/15 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
  • 7/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 7/17 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 7/18 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar & Grill
  • 7/19 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar and Music Venue
  • 7/21 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
  • 7/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 7/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 7/25 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 7/26 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
  • 7/28 – Glendale, AZ – The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife
  • 7/30 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 7/31 – Reno, NV – Club Underground

August 2026

  • 8/1 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 8/2 – Garden Grove, CA – Garden AMP
  • 8/4 – Denver, CO – Federal Theatre
  • 8/5 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
  • 8/7 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen*
  • 8/8 – New Berlin, IL – Danenberger Family Vineyards*
  • 8/9 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue*
  • 8/11 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater*
  • 8/12 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall*
  • 8/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi*
  • 8/14 – Oakwood, IL – Exit 210 Saloon*
  • 8/15 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest 2026*

Avatar: Don’t Go in the Forest Tour 2026

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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)