Metal music

Flyleaf Announces July 2026 Dates

June 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

Alt-metal band Flyleaf has announced July dates for their tour celebrating 20 years of their self-titled debut album. Tickets are on sale now at flyleafmusic.com!

  • 7/8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 7/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 7/11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
  • 7/12 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
  • 7/13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 7/15 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
  • 7/17 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 7/18 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues [Added date!]
  • 7/19 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
  • 7/21 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 7/22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 7/24 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 7/25 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 7/26 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 7/28 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 7/30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
  • 7/31 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim [Added date!]
  • 8/1 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim [Added date!]

Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson: Freaks on Parade 2026

June 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

The twins of terror are back! This summer, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are teaming up for their Freaks on Parade Tour. With special guests The Hu and Orgy, this 21-date run will begin August 20th in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tickets are available at robzombie.com and marilynmanson.com!

  • 8/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
  • 8/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 8/23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 8/24 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
  • 8/26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/27 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 8/30 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
  • 9/1 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
  • 9/2 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 9/4 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 9/5 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 9/6 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 9/9 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 9/10 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
  • 9/12 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • 9/14 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest*
  • 9/17 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 9/18 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
  • 9/20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord

* Support by Orgy only

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [6/1 – 6/7]

June 7, 2026 — Leave a comment

I have a couple of honorable mentions this week, as well.

Black Veil Brides Shares Summer 2026 Dates

June 4, 2026 — Leave a comment

Black Veil Brides have announced a summer leg for their Vindicatour. Boasting special guests Caskets and Archers, with Holy Wars or Autumn Kings on select shows, this 16-date run starts in late August and carries on throughout September.

Tickets are on sale now at blackveilbrides.net!

  • 8/27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren*
  • 8/28 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater*
  • 8/29 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center*
  • 8/31 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin*
  • 9/3 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*
  • 9/4 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory at The District*
  • 9/6 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater*
  • 9/8 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom*
  • 9/16 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues+
  • 9/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore+
  • 9/22 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues+
  • 9/23 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks+
  • 9/25 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome+
  • 9/26 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center+
  • 9/27 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater+

* Holy Wars

+ Autumn Kings

Stabbing Westward Shares Summer 2026 Dates

June 2, 2026 — Leave a comment

Industrial band Stabbing Westward has announced a summer run with synth-pop act Priest and fellow industrial outfit Acumen Nation. The tour is in celebration of the 30 year anniversary of Wither Blister Burn & Peel, which was Stabbing Westward’s second studio album. Tickets are on sale now at stabbingwestward1.com!

  • 7/9 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
  • 7/10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
  • 7/11 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex
  • 7/12 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 7/13 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy
  • 7/15 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
  • 7/16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 7/17 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 7/18 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
  • 7/19 – Amityville, NY – AMH
  • 7/21 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 7/22 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 7/23 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
  • 7/24 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
  • 7/25 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft

Lydia Can’t Breathe: Lost Control Tour 2026

June 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Lydia Can’t Breathe will be on tour this summer. A seven-date stint in July kicks off July 10th in Tampa, Florida. Support varies by show (I will list the other bands for each night if I can find them).

Tickets: lydiacantbreathe.com

  • 7/10 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug [w/Fortunate Losers, Static Mind, and Behind the Haze]
  • 7/11 – Satellite Beach, FL – Wynfield’s Sports Bar [w/Fortunate Losers, Unholy Disciple, and Sunshower Dispatch]
  • 7/12 – Fort Pierce, FL – Guadalajara Night Club [w/Fortunate Losers, May We Cross in Dreams, Fear of Infirmity, and Longpig]
  • 7/15 – Asheville, NC – Sly Grog Lounge [w/Driven By Extinction, Reflect//Refine, Collapsing Eden, Shark Nation, and Nevrmor3]
  • 7/16 – Covington, KY – Madison Live! [w/Glassworld and Remember Me]
  • 7/17 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge [Rocking the Block 2026]
  • 7/18 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival 2026

Autumn Lies Buried: The Civil Unrest Tour 2026

June 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Tennessee-based nu-death outfit Autumn Lies Buried has announced a summer 2026 run with Selias, Let It Rot, and/or Mantra of Morta. Tickets are on sale now at autumnliesburied.bandcamp.com!

  • 7/24 – Memphis, TN – Growlers^
  • 7/25 – Clarksville, TN – The Boneyard Skate Park^
  • 7/26 – St. Louis, MO – Fubar^
  • 7/27 – Des Moines, IA – XBK Live^
  • 7/28 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar^
  • 7/29 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium^
  • 8/1 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest 2026^
  • 8/4 – Denver, CO – The Roxy Theatre^
  • 8/5 – Kansas City, MO – Sk8er Bar^
  • 8/6 – West Chicago, IL – The WC Social Club^
  • 8/7 – Dayton, OH – The Hidden Gem^
  • 8/8 – Clearfield, PA – The Upstage Music Fest 2026^
  • 8/9 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz+○
  • 8/10 – Providence, RI – Alchemy+○
  • 8/11 – Manchester, NH – Bungalow Bar and Grill+○
  • 8/12 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground+○
  • 8/13 – Erie, PA – Centennial Hall+○
  • 8/14 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry+
  • 8/15 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest 2026+○

^ with Selias

○ with Let It Rot

+ with Mantra of Morta

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [5/25 – 5/31]

May 31, 2026 — Leave a comment

Female-Fronted Friday: No More Sun

May 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Founded in 2015

Where: Hudson Valley, NY

Genre: Alt. Metal/Hard Rock

FFO: Spiritbox, Jinjer, New Years Day

Formerly known as No Worries, No More Sun is the modern face of alternative metal and rock. The band hails from New York and consists of vocalist/bassist Julia Foreman, drummer Andrew Gauzza IV, and guitarists Alex Hicks and Charles Apollo. Over the past couple of years, No More Sun has been dropping singles regularly, and in February 2023, they released a full-length album entitled No Worries.

You can check out their latest single, “Unspoken Mind,” below, along with a few other choice songs. Be sure to follow their socials for updates, music news, and details on upcoming shows – they have a few June dates lined up that you don’t wanna miss!

“Unspoken Mind”

“Sick of You”

“Leech”

“Odd One Out”

Upon A Burning Body Shares June 2026 Dates

May 28, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metalcore act Upon A Burning Body is hitting the road next week! This late spring tour features support from Traitors, Carcosa, and Swollen Teeth. You can grab tickets at uabbtx.com!

  • 6/4 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
  • 6/5 – Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross
  • 6/6 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 6/7 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 6/9 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
  • 6/10 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 6/11 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
  • 6/12 – Huntington, WV – The Loud
  • 6/13 – Washington, DC – Warped Tour 2026*
  • 6/14 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 6/16 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving
  • 6/17 – Hamtramck, MI – The Sanctuary Detroit
  • 6/18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 6/19 – Louisville, KY – Headliner’s Music Hall
  • 6/20 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall

* Upon A Burning Body only