melodic death metal

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

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

Shadow of Intent: Imperium Delirium North American Tour 2026

December 23, 2025 — Leave a comment

Shadow of Intent has shared North American dates for spring 2026. Angelmaker, Mental Cruelty, and Synestia will be support on this run. Tickets are available at shadowofintent.com!

  • 4/23 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
  • 4/24 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 4/26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 4/27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • 4/28 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 4/30 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 5/1 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 5/2 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 5/4 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 5/5 – Lubbock, TX – The Garden
  • 5/6 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
  • 5/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 5/10 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
  • 5/11 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse, & Café
  • 5/12 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 5/14 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 5/15 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 5/16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 5/17 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
  • 5/19 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
  • 5/20 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

Orbit Culture: Death Above Life North American Tour 2026

December 19, 2025 — Leave a comment

Orbit Culture, melodic death metal from Sweden, has announced North American dates for 2026. This winter/spring run is in support of the band’s latest album, Death Above Life, and features special guests Ov Sulfur and Atlas. Tickets are available at orbitculture.com!

  • 2/18 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 2/19 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
  • 2/20 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 2/22 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • 2/24 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
  • 2/25 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
  • 2/27 – Saskatoon, SK – Louis’ Pub
  • 2/28 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
  • 3/3 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
  • 3/5 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
  • 3/6 – Ottawa, ON – The Bronson
  • 3/7 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
  • 3/9 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
  • 3/10 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 3/11 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
  • 3/13 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
  • 3/14 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 3/16 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
  • 3/17 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 3/18 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 3/20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
  • 3/21 – Detroit, MI – El Club
  • 3/23 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 3/24 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 3/25 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 3/27 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
  • 3/28 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 3/30 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 3/31 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 4/1 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 4/3 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
  • 4/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 4/6 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 4/7 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 4/9 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 4/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater

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

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.

Arch Enemy: North American Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour

March 13, 2025 — Leave a comment

Arch Enemy has shared the 2025 spring North American dates of their Blood Dynasty Tour. This run features special guests Fit For An Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile. Tickets and VIP on sale now at archenemy.live!

  • 4/14 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
  • 4/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
  • 4/16 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
  • 4/18 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • 4/19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 4/20 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
  • 4/22 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
  • 4/23 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
  • 4/25 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 4/26 – Denver, CO – Summit
  • 4/28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 4/29 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
  • 4/30 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
  • 5/2 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 5/3 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
  • 5/5 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
  • 5/6 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 5/8 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia^
  • 5/9 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
  • 5/10 – Stroudsburg, PA – The Sherman Theater
  • 5/11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025
  • 5/13 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground*
  • 5/15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025
  • 5/16 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade*
  • 5/18 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025

* No Baest

^ Direct support from Martyr; Fit For An Autopsy not appearing

Meshuggah Shares Spring 2025 Dates With Cannibal Corpse and Carcass

December 18, 2024 — Leave a comment

Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah has announced a 2025 spring trek across North America alongside Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. Tickets are on sale now at meshuggah.net!

  • 3/28 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Vidéotron
  • 3/29 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
  • 3/30 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • 4/1 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
  • 4/2 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 4/4 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 4/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 4/6 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
  • 4/8 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
  • 4/9 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
  • 4/10 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
  • 4/11 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
  • 4/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • 4/15 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
  • 4/16 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 4/18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 4/19 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
  • 4/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 4/23 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
  • 4/24 – New York, NY – The Theater at Madison Square Garden

Hatebreed Announces Fall 2024 Tour

September 23, 2024 — Leave a comment

Metal leaders Hatebreed are celebrating their 30th anniversary this fall! Bringing along support in the form of Carcass, Harm’s Way, and Crypta, the band will also have special guests appearing at many of the shows. The tour kicks off September 26th in Portland, Maine, and wraps up October 27th in Norfolk, Virginia. Tickets and VIP are available at hatebreed.com!

  • 9/26 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
  • 9/27 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
  • 9/28 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
  • 9/29 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 9/30 – Toronto, ON – REBEL
  • 10/2 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
  • 10/3 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
  • 10/4 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 10/5 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
  • 10/6 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
  • 10/7 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 10/8 – Mckees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 10/10 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s NightClub & Concert Venue
  • 10/11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 10/12 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 10/14 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 10/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
  • 10/16 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • 10/18 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • 10/19 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
  • 10/20 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 10/22 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 10/23 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 10/24 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
  • 10/25 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 10/26 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
  • 10/27 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa