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The Acacia Strain: It Can Always Get Worse Tour 2025

April 23, 2025 — Leave a comment

Deathcore outfit The Acacia Strain has shared dates for their It Can Always Get Worse Tour. This May run features support from Frozen Soul, Your Spirit Dies, Gates to Hell, and Maul. Tickets available at bastardcrew.com!

  • 5/2 – Amityville, NY – Amityville Music Hall
  • 5/3 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/5 – North Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 5/6 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 5/7 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 5/9 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025*
  • 5/10 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
  • 5/11 – Springfield, MO – The Regency Live
  • 5/12 – Little Rock, AR – The Rev Room
  • 5/13 – Memphis, TN – Growlers
  • 5/16 – Chattanooga, TN – The Barrelhouse Ballroom
  • 5/17 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 5/18 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025*

* Festival date

Marilyn Manson Announces Spring 2025 North American Headlining Tour

April 22, 2025 — Leave a comment

Marilyn Manson has shared 16 headlining dates this May, kicking off on the 2nd in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tickets are available at marilynmanson.com!

  • 5/2 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 5/3 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live
  • 5/4 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 5/6 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 5/7 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
  • 5/9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
  • 5/10 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
  • 5/12 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 5/13 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
  • 5/15 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 5/16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 5/18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025
  • 5/20 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 5/21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
  • 5/24 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 5/25 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Between the Buried and Me: The Comalaska Tour 2025

April 21, 2025 — Leave a comment

Progressive metalcore band Between the Buried and Me is setting out on The Comalaska Tour at the end of the month. They will be performing both their third and seventh studio albums, Alaska and Coma Ecliptic, respectively, in their entirety each night. Protest the Hero will be the opening act. Tickets can be purchased at betweentheburiedandme.com!

  • 4/29 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 4/30 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
  • 5/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
  • 5/2 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
  • 5/3 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room Lounge
  • 5/5 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 5/6 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
  • 5/7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
  • 5/8 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
  • 5/9 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 5/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand at The Complex
  • 5/13 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 5/15 – Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
  • 5/16 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
  • 5/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025*
  • 5/18 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Center
  • 5/19 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 5/21 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/22 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/23 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/24 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground

* Festival date; Protest the Hero not appearing

Billy Idol Shares 2025 Dates With Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

April 20, 2025 — Leave a comment

The infamous Billy Idol has decided “It’s a Nice Day to…Tour Again!” Along with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the singer/songwriter/musician/actor will be trekking across the United States for much of 2025. Tickets and VIP are on sale now at billyidol.net!

Spring 2025

  • 4/30 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 5/3 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 5/4 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
  • 5/7 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
  • 5/9 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 5/10 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 5/13 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
  • 5/16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 5/17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 5/21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 5/23 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Summer 2025

  • 8/14 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (Rescheduled from May 20th)
  • 8/16 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center
  • 8/17 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 8/20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
  • 8/22 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
  • 8/23 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/26 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre
  • 8/28 – Clarkson, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 8/31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • 9/3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 9/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/12 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
  • 9/14 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
  • 9/17 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
  • 9/19 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 9/20 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
  • 9/23 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/25 – Inglewood, CA – The Kia Forum

Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Tour 2025

April 19, 2025 — Leave a comment

Shinedown has announced the “Dance, Kid, Dance” tour to promote their upcoming album. Support is dependent on the city and includes Morgan Wade with either Bush or Beartooth. Tickets and VIP are available now at shinedown.com!

Spring 2025

  • 4/25 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena+#
  • 4/26 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Arena+#
  • 4/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena+#
  • 5/1 – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center+#
  • 5/2 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena+#
  • 5/4 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena+#
  • 5/6 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center+#
  • 5/9 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center+#
  • 5/10 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena+#
  • 5/13 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC+#
  • 5/15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025☆
  • 5/18 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock 2025☆

Summer 2025

  • 7/19 – Boston, MA – TD Garden*#
  • 7/20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*#
  • 7/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena*#
  • 7/23 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center*#
  • 7/25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*#
  • 7/26 – Milwaukee, WI – FiServ Forum*#
  • 7/28 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center*#
  • 7/29 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center*#
  • 8/2 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena*#
  • 8/3 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum*#
  • 8/5 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center*#
  • 8/7 – Portland, OR – Moda Center*#
  • 8/8 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*#
  • 8/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center*#
  • 8/12 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*#
  • 8/15 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center*#
  • 8/16 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena*#
  • 8/18 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse*#
  • 8/19 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena*#
  • 8/21 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center*#
  • 8/23 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena*#
  • 8/24 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena*#
  • 8/27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*#
  • 8/28 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena*#
  • 8/30 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum*#
  • 8/31 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2025☆

☆ Festival date

# w/Morgan Wade

+ w/Beartooth

* w/Bush

Asking Alexandria Shares Spring 2025 Dates With From Ashes to New, Royale Lynn, and What Lies Below

April 17, 2025 — Leave a comment

Metal/electronicore veterans Asking Alexandria are hitting the road this spring with From Ashes to New, Royale Lynn, and What Lies Below. This short spring tour kicks off April 23rd in Buffalo, New York, and wraps up at Welcome to Rockville 2025 on May 15th. Tickets/VIP on sale at askingalexandria.com!

  • 4/23 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 4/24 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
  • 4/26 – Syracuse, NY – Sharkey’s
  • 4/28 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 4/29 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
  • 4/30 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 5/2 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 5/3 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion
  • 5/4 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
  • 5/6 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
  • 5/7 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
  • 5/8 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 5/10 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
  • 5/11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025*
  • 5/14 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
  • 5/15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025*

* Festival date – Asking Alexandria only

Genitorturers: Scars and Stripes Tour 2025

April 16, 2025 — Leave a comment

Industrial metal band Genitorturers have shared a handful of spring dates at short notice. The “Scars and Stripes” tour features special guest Red Devil Vortex and kicks off April 18th in Tampa, FL. Grab your tickets at genitorturers.com and come see the self-proclaimed “world’s sexiest rock band!”

  • 4/18 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug*
  • 4/19 – Orlando, FL – Conduit*
  • 4/20 – Fort Pierce, FL – Tipsy Tiki*
  • 4/21 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits Live*
  • 4/23 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 4/24 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
  • 4/25 – Detroit, MI – Smalls Bar
  • 4/26 – Akron, OH – The Vortex
  • 4/27 – Cincinnati, OH – Woodward Theatre
  • 4/29 – Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall
  • 4/30 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
  • 5/1 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault
  • 5/2 – Parsippany, NJ – Dark Force Fest 2025*
  • 5/4 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
  • 5/6 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/7 – Atlanta, GA – 529 Bar

* Genitorturers only

Dead Posey: The Damned & The Dead Tour 2025

April 15, 2025 — Leave a comment

Gothic rock/metal band Dead Posey has shared dates for The Damned & The Dead Tour. Featuring special guests Ovtlier and Another Day Dawns, this early summer run kicks off June 11th in Denver, Colorado. Tickets and VIP are available at deadposey.com!

(City/venue for June 26th and 27th are still TBA. I will update this post whenever the information becomes available.)

  • 6/11 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 6/12 – Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove
  • 6/13 – West Dundee, IL – RocHaus
  • 6/14 – Des Moines, IA – xBk Live
  • 6/15 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
  • 6/17 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
  • 6/18 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • 6/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 6/20 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 6/21 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 6/22 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 6/24 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 6/25 – Atlanta, GA – Altar at The Masquerade
  • 6/26 – TBA
  • 6/27 – TBA
  • 6/28 – Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
  • 6/29 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street

Dorothy: The Redemption Tour 2025

April 14, 2025 — Leave a comment

Hard rockers Dorothy are kicking off The Redemption Tour this week! Featuring support from Cory Marks and Return to Dust, this 22-date run has stops in Nashville, Flint, Denver, Dallas, and Atlanta before wrapping up at Boardwalk Rock 2025 in Ocean City, Maryland.

Tickets: dorothyonfire.com

  • 4/16 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
  • 4/18 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony+
  • 4/19 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box+
  • 4/21 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground+
  • 4/22 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop+
  • 4/23 – Joliet, IL – The Forge+
  • 4/25 – Council Bluffs, IA – Whiskey Roadhouse+
  • 4/26 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn+
  • 4/27 – Madison, WI – The Majestic Theatre+
  • 4/29 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater+
  • 5/1 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom+
  • 5/2 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
  • 5/3 – Phoenix, AZ – 98 KUPD U Fest 2025^
  • 5/6 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage
  • 5/7 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Factory
  • 5/10 – Camden, NJ – WMMR 93.3 Philadelphia MMR*B*Q 2025^
  • 5/11 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater#
  • 5/13 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm#
  • 5/14 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse#
  • 5/15 – Destin, FL – Club LA#
  • 5/16 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025^
  • 5/18 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock 2025^

^ Festival date – Dorothy only

+ w/Cory Marks

# w/Return to Dust

The Word Alive, The Funeral Portrait, and Melrose Avenue Share More Spring 2025 Dates

April 13, 2025 — Leave a comment

The Word Alive, The Funeral Portrait, and Melrose Avenue are supporting Ice Nine Kills this spring on their Silver Scream-A-Thon Tour. INK will be playing two nights in each city, and the other three are appearing on the first evening. So what will the trio of bands do with themselves on nights they aren’t opening for INK? Why, play a rock show of their own, of course! Tickets can be bought at thefuneralportrait.com or wearethewordalive.com!

  • 4/29 – Richmond, VA – The National*^
  • 4/30 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz^
  • 5/6 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater^
  • 5/9 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club^
  • 5/13 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore^
  • 5/15 – Omaha, NE – The Admiral*^
  • 5/18 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre^
  • 5/20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe^
  • 5/21 – Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s*#
  • 5/23 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground*#
  • 5/24 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater^
  • 5/27 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant*^
  • 5/29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre^
  • 5/30 – Dallas, TX – RBC#
  • 5/31 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live#
  • 6/1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues^
  • 6/4 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle^
  • 6/6 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum#
  • 6/7 – Destin, FL – Club LA#
  • 6/8 – New Orleans, LA – Fillmore New Orleans^
  • 6/10 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn#
  • 6/11 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues^

^ w/Ice Nine Kills

# The Word Alive headlining

* The Funeral Portrait not appearing