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Kottonmouth Kings Announce “30 Years of Underground” Tour

April 28, 2026 — Leave a comment

Kottonmouth Kings are celebrating 30 years together. This anniversary tour spans 21 cities and will feature new music, rare classics, and unique merch. The supporting acts are A Killer’s Confession and Kung Fu Vampire. Grab your tickets at Kottonmouth Kings’ bandsintown!

  • 5/5 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 5/6 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 5/8 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
  • 5/9 – Westland, MI – Token Lounge
  • 5/10 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 5/11 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 5/12 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 5/13 – Worcester, MA – Upstairs at The Palladium
  • 5/15 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
  • 5/16 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 224
  • 5/17 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center
  • 5/19 – Philadelphia, PA – Nikki Lopez
  • 5/20 – Towson, MD – The Recher
  • 5/22 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 5/23 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 5/27 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
  • 5/28 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/29 – Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
  • 5/30 – Dallas, TX – AM/FM Dallas
  • 6/1 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty
  • 6/2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 6/5 – Chesapeake, OH – Blazing Summer Music Fest 2026*

* Kottonmouth Kings only

Red: End of Silence 20th Anniversary Tour

April 13, 2026 — Leave a comment

Christian rockers Red have announced the “End of Silence 20th Anniversary Tour,” celebrating their debut album. This spring/early summer run kicks off May 9th and features special guests Ra, Kingdom Collapse, and Twist It. Tickets and VIP are available at thebandred.com!

  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
  • 5/11 – Ft. Myers, FL – The Ranch>
  • 5/12 – Savannah, GA – Victory North Savannah
  • 5/14 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 5/19 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/20 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s
  • 5/22 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
  • 5/23 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 5/24 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • 5/26 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/27 – Sturtevant, WI – Route 20
  • 5/29 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop+
  • 5/30 – Ringle, WI – The Q & Z Expo Center
  • 5/31 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
  • 6/2 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 6/4 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
  • 6/5 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory#+
  • 6/7 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar

* Festival

> Twist It not appearing

+ Kingdom Collapse not appearing

# Anniversary show w/Michael Barnes

Cold: Goodbye Cruel World Tour 2026

April 8, 2026 — 2 Comments

Alternative/nu metal band Cold is setting out on the “Goodbye Cruel World” tour. The band will be playing their self-titled debut album in its entirety, along with a slew of fan favorites. This run extends from late spring into early summer and boasts support from University Drive, Idle Heirs, or Sierra Swan, depending on the date. Please note that Cold will also be co-headlining with their peers in Alien Ant Farm on the stretch between May 5th and May 17th.

Tickets and VIP: soundrink.com/cold

  • 4/25 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 5/3 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim*
  • 5/5 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 5/6 – Albuquerque, NM – The El Rey Theater
  • 5/8 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 5/9 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 5/10 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/12 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 5/13 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 5/15 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 5/16 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 5/17 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
  • 5/20 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm+
  • 5/21 – Norfolk, VA – The Annex+
  • 5/22 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall+
  • 5/23 – Greenville, SC – The Radio Room+
  • 5/24 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade+
  • 5/27 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East+
  • 5/28 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord+
  • 5/29 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall+
  • 5/30 – Indianapolis, IN – The Hi-Fi+
  • 5/31 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs+
  • 6/3 – Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room at House of Blues^
  • 6/4 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s^
  • 6/5 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance^
  • 6/6 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom^
  • 6/7 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz^
  • 6/10 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre^
  • 6/11 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall^
  • 6/12 – Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet Brewing^
  • 6/13 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage^
  • 6/14 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall^
  • 6/17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 6/19 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway+
  • 6/20 – Sparta, IL – The Rotten Apple Fest 2026
  • 6/21 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon^
  • 6/23 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club^
  • 6/24 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge*
  • 6/25 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme*

* University Drive

+ Idle Heirs

^ Sierra Swan

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [3/30 – 4/5]

April 5, 2026 — Leave a comment

Bloodywood: System of a Brown U.S. Tour 2026

April 4, 2026 — Leave a comment

Indian metal band Bloodywood has announced a spring U.S. run that kicks off April 10th in Des Moines, Iowa. The “System of a Brown” tour will feature special guests The Pretty Wild, Ladrones, and Ankor. Tickets and VIP are on sale at bloodywood.net!

  • 4/10 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
  • 4/11 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
  • 4/13 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
  • 4/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 4/16 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom & Hotel
  • 4/17 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
  • 4/18 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center
  • 4/20 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
  • 4/21 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
  • 4/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
  • 4/24 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 4/25 – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World Festival 2026
  • 4/28 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 4/29 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
  • 5/1 – Madison, WI – The Majestic Theatre
  • 5/2 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 5/4 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
  • 5/5 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
  • 5/6 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 5/8 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 5/10 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026
  • 5/11 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 5/12 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
  • 5/13 – Louisville, KY – The Mercury Ballroom
  • 5/15 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
  • 5/16 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
  • 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026

Black Veil Brides Shares Spring 2026 North American Dates

April 2, 2026 — Leave a comment

Black Veil Brides are touring this spring alongside From Ashes to New, TX2, and As December Falls. Tickets are available at blackveilbrides.net!

  • 4/25 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • 4/26 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort
  • 4/28 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 4/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
  • 5/1 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 5/2 – Omaha, NE – The Astro
  • 5/4 – Dallas, TX – The Cambridge Room at House of Blues
  • 5/5 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 5/6 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
  • 5/11 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
  • 5/12 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 5/15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
  • 5/17 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 5/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 5/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 5/22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
  • 5/23 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 5/25 – Toronto, ON – History
  • 5/26 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 5/28 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 5/29 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 5/30 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

Sevendust Announces Spring 2026 Dates With Atreyu, Fire From the Gods, and American Adrenalin

April 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metal heavyweights Sevendust are releasing their fifteenth studio album, entitled One, on May 1st. And what better way to celebrate than a tour?!

With a stacked lineup that consists of Atreyu, Fire From the Gods, and American Adrenalin, Sevendust will be kicking off this spring run on April 16th in Carterville, Illinois. You can snag tickets at sevendust.com!

  • 4/16 – Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort (Sevendust only)
  • 4/17 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort (Sevendust only)
  • 4/18 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort (Sevendust only)
  • 4/20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 4/21 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 4/22 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
  • 4/24 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
  • 4/25 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 4/26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy (Sevendust supporting Alter Bridge)
  • 4/28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
  • 4/29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 5/1 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
  • 5/2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 5/4 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
  • 5/5 – Springfield, MO – The Regency Live
  • 5/6 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall (No Atreyu)
  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026* (Atreyu performing)
  • 5/8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026* (Sevendust performing)
  • 5/9 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 5/11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/12 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
  • 5/14 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens
  • 5/15 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026* (Sevendust and Atreyu performing)
  • 5/16 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
  • 5/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 5/20 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
  • 5/21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle (Sevendust supporting Alter Bridge)
  • 5/23 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

The Ex-Faces: Former Members of Mushroomhead Announce 2026 Tour

April 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

After collaborating in various other projects throughout the years since their time with Mushroomhead, several ex-members have decided to go on tour. “The Ex-Faces” consists of J. Mann, Waylon Reavis, Gravy, Lil’ Dan, Richard “Stitch” Thomas, Mr. Murdernickel, and on select dates, Pig Benis. This mishmash of masked misfits will be performing songs from their days with MRH.

With four dates this spring and many more over the summer, this coast-to-coast trek boasts special guests Saints of Solomon and Deep Within. You can grab tickets and a VIP experience at theexfaces.com!

* Pig Benis appearing

April 2026

  • 4/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 4/17 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 4/18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*
  • 4/19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs*

July 2026

  • 7/2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live
  • 7/3 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 7/4 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 7/5 – Wilmington, NC – Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
  • 7/8 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 7/9 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
  • 7/10 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
  • 7/11 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge*
  • 7/12 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 7/14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 7/15 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
  • 7/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 7/17 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 7/18 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar & Grill
  • 7/19 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar and Music Venue
  • 7/21 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
  • 7/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 7/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 7/25 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 7/26 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
  • 7/28 – Glendale, AZ – The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife
  • 7/30 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 7/31 – Reno, NV – Club Underground

August 2026

  • 8/1 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 8/2 – Garden Grove, CA – Garden AMP
  • 8/4 – Denver, CO – Federal Theatre
  • 8/5 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
  • 8/7 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen*
  • 8/8 – New Berlin, IL – Danenberger Family Vineyards*
  • 8/9 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue*
  • 8/11 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater*
  • 8/12 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall*
  • 8/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi*
  • 8/14 – Oakwood, IL – Exit 210 Saloon*
  • 8/15 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest 2026*

Cradle of Filth: Majestic in Death Tour 2026

March 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

English metal heavyweights Cradle of Filth have announced the “Majestic in Death” tour. This spring U.S. run features special guests Suffocation, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black. Tickets are available at cradleoffilth.com!

  • 4/30 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 5/1 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
  • 5/3 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 5/4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 5/5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026
  • 5/8 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
  • 5/9 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 5/11 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
  • 5/12 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens
  • 5/14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
  • 5/16 – Saginaw, MI – The Vault
  • 5/19 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 5/20 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
  • 5/21 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
  • 5/22 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 5/23 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre