melodic metal

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [4/6 – 4/12]

April 12, 2026 — Leave a comment

And a bonus track this week, because I can’t give up any of the others but this song has to be mentioned!

All That Remains Announces Spring 2026 Dates

April 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metal band All That Remains has shared spring dates with Born of Osiris and Dead Eyes. The tour kicks off April 29th in Albany, New York. Tickets and VIP are available at allthatremainsonline.com!

  • 4/29 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 4/30 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
  • 5/1 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
  • 5/2 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
  • 5/4 – Greensboro, NC – The Pyrle
  • 5/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026
  • 5/8 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 5/9 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/11 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
  • 5/12 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/14 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Big Room
  • 5/15 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
  • 5/17 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
  • 5/19 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 5/21 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
  • 5/22 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
  • 5/23 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [3/23 – 3/29]

March 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

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

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