heavy metal

Killswitch Engage Announces May 2025 Dates

April 1, 2025 — Leave a comment

Killswitch Engage has shared eight dates for May alongside Shadows Fall, Fit For a King, and Boundaries! Tickets and VIP are on sale at killswitchengage.com.

  • 5/8 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025*
  • 5/10 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
  • 5/11 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Music Hall
  • 5/13 – New Orleans, LA – Fillmore
  • 5/14 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
  • 5/16 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025*
  • 5/17 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 5/18 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome

* Festival date. No VIP available.

Alice Cooper: Too Close For Comfort Tour, North America 2025

March 27, 2025 — Leave a comment

Shock rock legend Alice Cooper has announced some 2025 dates for his Too Close For Comfort Tour. So far in North America, there are a handful of May shows and a few more in August, but I’m sure additional stops will be shared soon! (Alice will be in Europe for much of July.)

Tickets and VIP are available at alicecooper.com!

May 2025

  • 5/2 – Huntsville, AL – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center
  • 5/3 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater
  • 5/5 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Center
  • 5/6 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theater at Savannah Civic Center
  • 5/7 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
  • 5/9 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025
  • 5/10 – Saginaw, MI – Dow Event Center
  • 5/13 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK
  • 5/14 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
  • 5/15 – Muncie, IN – Emens Auditorium at Ball State University
  • 5/17 – Erie, PA – Erie Insurance Arena
  • 5/18 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock 2025
  • 5/20 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Arena
  • 5/22 – Utica, NY – Stanley Performing Arts Center
  • 5/23 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 5/24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort

August 2025

  • 8/15 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park
  • 8/19 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
  • 8/20 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
  • 8/21 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
  • 8/23 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
  • 8/26 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
  • 8/27 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theater
  • 8/29 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2025
  • 8/30 – Memphis, TN – Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland Soundstage

Static-X: Machines Vs. Monsters Tour 2025

March 19, 2025 — Leave a comment

Evil disco pioneers Static-X have shared dates for the Machines Vs. Monsters Tour. Featuring support from Gwar, Dope, and A Killer’s Confession, this late spring/early summer run kicks off May 23rd in Tucson, Arizona. Tickets and VIP are available at static-x.org! (Dope and A Killer’s Confession are also offering VIP experiences.)

  • 5/23 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre (No Gwar)
  • 5/24 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
  • 5/26 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
  • 5/27 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 5/28 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 5/30 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 5/31 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
  • 6/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 6/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Egyptian Room
  • 6/4 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
  • 6/5 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre
  • 6/7 – Wallingford, CT – the dome
  • 6/8 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 6/9 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 6/10 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 6/11 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino
  • 6/12 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
  • 6/14 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 6/15 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 6/17 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC
  • 6/18 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

Fozzy Announces 25th Anniversary Tour

March 12, 2025 — Leave a comment

Fozzy, the hard rock/heavy metal band fronted by Chris Jericho, is celebrating 25 years together, and they’re kicking off the festivities with some spring dates in the U.S. The tour features special guests Liliac and The Nocturnal Affair. Tickets and VIP are available at fozzyrock.com!

  • 4/17 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
  • 4/18 – Wichita, KS – Temple Live
  • 4/19 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
  • 4/20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 4/21 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
  • 4/24 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d
  • 4/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 4/26 – Fresno, CA – Strummer’s
  • 4/27 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 4/28 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish at House of Blues
  • 4/30 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 5/1 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 5/4 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
  • 5/5 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theater
  • 5/6 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 5/8 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center
  • 5/9 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/10 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 5/11 – Belvidere, IL – Apollo Theater
  • 5/12 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142

A Killer’s Confession: A Horrifying Trip Back to the 2000s Tour

March 11, 2025 — Leave a comment

A Killer’s Confession has announced A Horrifying Trip Back to the 2000s, taking place this spring. The tour will feature a full headlining set by A Killer’s Confession with the bonus of guest appearances by former members of Mushroomhead. Waylon Reavis, as the frontman of AKC, along with J. Mann, Richard “Stitch” Thomas, and Lil Dan will be performing some of your favorite hits, including “Sun Doesn’t Rise” and “Bwomp.” As if that wasn’t enough, fans will be treated to supporting acts Ventana and Aeternum.

Each show is sure to be one hell of a night! You can get your tickets and VIP upgrades at akcglobalrecords.com or ventanaband.com.

  • 4/2 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
  • 4/3 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
  • 4/4 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
  • 4/6 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 4/7 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 4/8 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 4/10 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
  • 4/11 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty
  • 4/12 – El Paso, TX – The RockHouse
  • 4/13 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
  • 4/14 – Glendale, AZ – The 44
  • 4/15 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 4/16 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 4/19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Leatherheads
  • 4/21 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 4/22 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 4/24 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studio
  • 4/25 – Kansas City, MO – Vivo Live
  • 4/26 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
  • 4/27 – Sioux Falls, SD – Big’s Bar
  • 4/28 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s

Ice Nine Kills Shares Spring 2025 Dates

March 4, 2025 — Leave a comment

Horror-inspired metal outfit Ice Nine Kills has a lot of their plate this spring. Having already booked dates supporting Metallica, the band has now scheduled The Silver Scream-A-Thon Tour, in which they will be playing two nights in each city. Night one will feature The Silver Scream in its entirety, while the second evening will be dedicated to the entire The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood record. Support for night one will be The Word Alive, The Funeral Portrait, and Melrose Avenue. The opening acts for night two will be Hail the Sun, Tx2, and Dark Divine.

Tickets are on sale at iceninekills.com!

  • 4/26 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre*
  • 4/30 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 5/1 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 5/3 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium*
  • 5/6 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
  • 5/7 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
  • 5/9 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
  • 5/10 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
  • 5/11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival 2025+
  • 5/13 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 5/14 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 5/18 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 5/19 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 5/20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 5/21 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 5/23 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field*
  • 5/24 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater
  • 5/25 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater
  • 5/29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
  • 5/30 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
  • 6/1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 6/2 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 6/4 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
  • 6/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
  • 6/6 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium*
  • 6/8 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
  • 6/9 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
  • 6/11 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 6/12 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 6/20 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium*
  • 6/27 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High*

* Supporting Metallica

+ Festival appearance

Hollywood Undead and Tech N9ne Announce Spring 2025 Dates

February 25, 2025 — Leave a comment

Hollywood Undead and Tech N9ne are again teaming up on the road. The “Hollywood & N9ne Returns” tour will feature special guests Set It Off and Zero 9:36, and the first show of this spring run will be in Reno, Nevada, on April 6th.

You can snag tickets and VIP for Hollywood Undead at hollywoodundead.com. Tech N9ne is also offering a VIP experience. Check it out at strangemusicinc.com.

  • 4/6 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
  • 4/7 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
  • 4/8 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre
  • 4/10 – Vancouver, BC – Harbour Event Centre
  • 4/11 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
  • 4/12 – Calgary, AB – Macewan Hall Concerts
  • 4/13 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
  • 4/15 – Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Event Center
  • 4/16 – Fargo, ND – Butler Arena
  • 4/18 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
  • 4/19 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live
  • 4/20 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 4/22 – Brookings, SD – Dacotah Bank Center
  • 4/23 – Omaha, NE – The Astro
  • 4/28 – Wichita, KS – Wave
  • 4/29 – Clive, IA – Horizon Events Center
  • 4/30 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 5/1 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
  • 5/3 – Kitchener, ON – Elements
  • 5/4 – Toronto, ON – Rebel
  • 5/5 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
  • 5/7 – Providence, RI – The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
  • 5/8 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
  • 5/9 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

Killswitch Engage Announces Spring Dates With Kublai Khan, Fit For a King, and Frozen Soul

February 13, 2025 — Leave a comment

Tickets/VIP: killswitchengage.com

  • 3/5 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
  • 3/6 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
  • 3/8 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
  • 3/9 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
  • 3/11 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
  • 3/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels
  • 3/14 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
  • 3/15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
  • 3/17 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
  • 3/18 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
  • 3/19 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
  • 3/21 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
  • 3/22 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
  • 3/24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
  • 3/27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
  • 3/28 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
  • 3/29 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
  • 3/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
  • 4/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 4/3 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
  • 4/4 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 4/5 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 4/6 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum, Special Events Center
  • 4/8 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
  • 4/9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 4/11 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
  • 4/12 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena

Mastodon + Coheed and Cambria: The Infinite Arc Tour 2025

February 9, 2025 — Leave a comment

Metal heavyweights Mastodon are co-headlining The Infinite Arc Tour with their progressive counterparts Coheed and Cambria. These dates feature special guest Periphery and span from May 10th to June 8th. Tickets are available at mastodonrocks.com and Coheed’s bandsintown!

  • 5/10 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
  • 5/11 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Coliseum
  • 5/13 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
  • 5/15 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
  • 5/16 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
  • 5/17 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Memorial Auditorium*
  • 5/19 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
  • 5/21 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
  • 5/22 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
  • 5/24 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
  • 5/25 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 5/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 5/28 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
  • 5/30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
  • 5/31 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
  • 6/1 – Youngstown, OH – The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
  • 6/3 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
  • 6/4 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
  • 6/6 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
  • 6/7 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center
  • 6/8 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall

* No Mastodon