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Godsmack: The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026

April 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

Alt-metal vets Godsmack have announced The Rise of Rock World Tour with alt-rock OGs Stone Temple Pilots and the newer hard rockers Dorothy. Below are the U.S. dates for spring and early summer. Tickets are available at godsmack.com!

May

  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
  • 5/9 – Camden, NJ – 93.3 WMMR MMRBQ 2026^
  • 5/10 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 5/12 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
  • 5/14 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
  • 5/16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
  • 5/19 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
  • 5/21 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 5/23 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
  • 5/24 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
  • 5/27 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • 5/29 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • 5/30 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

June

  • 6/12 – Riverside, MO – Morton Amphitheater
  • 6/14 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
  • 6/16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
  • 6/18 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 6/20 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 6/21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 6/23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 6/24 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
  • 6/27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 6/28 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 6/30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

July

  • 7/2 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 7/3 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater

September

  • 9/4 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2026* (New date!)
  • 9/6 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center+
  • 9/7 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
  • 9/9 – Denver, CO – The Junkyard
  • 9/11 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino+
  • 9/12 – Phoenix, AZ – KUPD UFest
  • 9/15 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/17 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
  • 9/19 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 9/20 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino+
  • 9/22 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • 9/24 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 9/25 – Umatilla, OR – Rock the Locks 2026* (New date!)
  • 9/26 – Nampa, ID – XQXR XFest

* Festival

^ Radio show; no STP or Dorothy

+ No STP

Female-Fronted Friday: Little Evil

April 24, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Founded January 2023

Where: Iowa

Genre: Hard rock

FFO: The Pretenders, No Doubt, Garbage

Little Evil consists of vocalist Nico Merschman, bassist Alexxx Bentzinger, guitarist Bryer Meierotto, and drummer Tim Wardlow. This dynamic quartet classifies themselves as “hard rock” or “river rock,” but they do not limit themselves to those labels. Listening to them, you will find yourself moved by a ballad, pumped by a punk-tinged anthem, swaying to a bluesy track with a haunting atmosphere, or headbanging to a raw rock song!

You can listen to their latest single, “Graveyard Kisses,” along with a few other releases, down below. Make sure you check out their socials for upcoming live shows, music news, and much more!

“Graveyard Kisses”

“Little Devil”

“Riverview”

“Fortify”

The Mostly Music Podcast, Ep. 2: Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah 101

April 15, 2026 — Leave a comment

I had the chance to interview Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based Chase “The Ace” West, aka Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah! We chatted about his musical journey, from what inspired him to pick up a guitar as a kid all the way to this new project. 

A little bit of background: I have known Chase since 2013, when he joined The Velcro Pygmies as their new guitarist. You might think that would make this interview easier, but… I guess it did in some ways, not so much in others.

Also, enjoy my brother’s cat and his inability to be ignored 😂 He’s a giant furball and I was distracted by the risk he posed to my laptop, cords, lighting, etc.

Hope y’all like it!

Be sure to visit this page for all things Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah, including music, merch, and his socials!

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

Bush: The Land of Milk and Honey Tour 2026

March 29, 2026 — Leave a comment

Alt-rock titans Bush are setting out on The Land of Milk and Honey Tour this April. This 23-date U.S. stint features support from Mammoth and James and the Cold Gun. The first show is April 7th in Pittsburgh. Tickets and VIP experiences are available at bushofficial.com!

  • 4/7 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
  • 4/9 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
  • 4/10 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
  • 4/12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • 4/14 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
  • 4/15 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 4/17 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
  • 4/18 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
  • 4/21 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • 4/22 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
  • 4/25 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Festival 2026 (Empire Polo Club)*
  • 4/28 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
  • 4/29 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
  • 5/1 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
  • 5/3 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium
  • 5/5 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK
  • 5/6 – Oshkosh, WI – Oshkosh Arena
  • 5/8 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater
  • 5/9 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
  • 5/12 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 5/13 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
  • 5/15 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*

* Bush only

Tantric Announces Spring 2026 Dates

March 18, 2026 — Leave a comment

Rock band Tantric, known for such hits as “Breakdown” and “Mourning,” are celebrating 25 years of their self-titled debut album with a slew of shows in April. This 22-date stint kicks off April 1st in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Tickets are available via their Bandsintown!

  • 4/1 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 4/2 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 4/3 – Albany, GA – Oglethorpe Lounge*
  • 4/4 – Ocala, FL – Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP
  • 4/5 – Foley, AL – Mudbugs & Margaritas Festival 2026^
  • 4/7 – Huntsville, AL – Furniture Factory
  • 4/8 – Jackson, MS – Duling Hall
  • 4/9 – Biloxi, MS – The Sanctuary
  • 4/10 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 4/11 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 4/12 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
  • 4/13 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 4/15 – Fort Worth, TX – The Rail
  • 4/16 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
  • 4/17 – Chickasha, OK – Legends*
  • 4/18 – Joplin, MO – Blackthorn Pizza & Pub
  • 4/19 – Seneca, IL – Fat Daddyz*
  • 4/20 – Beloit, WI – 5 Bar*
  • 4/22 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 4/23 – Louisville, KY – Goodwood Whiskey Row
  • 4/24 – Morgantown, WV – Miner’s Pub & Grub*
  • 4/26 – Stroudsburg, PA – Signature Saloon

* Acoustic performance

^ Festival

Staind: Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour

March 13, 2026 — Leave a comment

Alt-metal vets Staind are heading out to celebrate 25 years of their third studio album, Break the Cycle. While Staind had had a modicum of success in their earlier days, this record and its lead single “It’s Been Awhile” propelled them to superstardom.

In honor of this anniversary, Staind will be touring for much of the year and they’re bringing along their peers in Seether, Hoobastank, and/or Hinder. You can grab your tickets at staindofficial.com! VIP is also avaliable for the September shows.

Note: The July date on the poster was Rock the Country in Anderson, SC, and has been canceled.

May 2026

  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026^
  • 5/9 – Biloxi, MS – CPR Fest 2026^
  • 5/10 – Dothan, AL – Dothan Civic Center+
  • 5/15 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026^
  • 5/16 – St. Louis, MO – PointFest 2026^

September 2026

  • 9/8 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre#
  • 9/10 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater#
  • 9/11 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek#
  • 9/13 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater#
  • 9/14 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater#
  • 9/16 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion#
  • 9/18 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center#
  • 9/19 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater#
  • 9/21 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre#
  • 9/23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre*
  • 9/24 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater#
  • 9/26 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center#
  • 9/27 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre#
  • 9/29 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater#

October 2026

  • 10/1 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena#
  • 10/3 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live@
  • 10/7 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre#
  • 10/9 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre#
  • 10/10 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena#
  • 10/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre#
  • 10/14 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater#
  • 10/16 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center#
  • 10/17 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion#
  • 10/19 – Austin, TX – Moody Center#

^ Festival

+ Staind only

# w/Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder

* w/Hinder only

@ w/Hoobastank only

Our Lady Peace Announces Spring 2026 Dates With The Verve Pipe

March 2, 2026 — Leave a comment

This week, Our Lady Peace is kicking off their 30 year anniversary tour with The Verve Pipe. This 21-date late winter/early spring run begins March 5th in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets and VIP are available at ourladypeace.com!

  • 3/5 – Chicago, IL – The VIC
  • 3/6 – Council Bluffs, IA – Whiskey Roadhouse
  • 3/8 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 3/10 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
  • 3/12 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
  • 3/13 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 3/15 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
  • 3/16 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 3/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 3/19 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
  • 3/21 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 3/22 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
  • 3/24 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 3/25 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
  • 3/27 – Baltimore, MD – Horseshoe Casino*
  • 3/28 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
  • 3/29 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
  • 3/31 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
  • 4/2 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 4/3 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 4/4 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre

* Our Lady Peace only

Filter, Finger Eleven, and Local H Team Up for Spring 2026 Tour

March 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Tickets/VIP (for Filter): officialfilter.com

  • 3/10 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
  • 3/11 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
  • 3/13 – Saint Charles, MO – The Family Arena
  • 3/14 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi
  • 3/15 – Pelham, TN – The Caverns
  • 3/17 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
  • 3/19 – Evans, GA – Columbia County Performing Arts Center
  • 3/20 – Charles Town, WV – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino
  • 3/21 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry
  • 3/23 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 3/25 – Duluth, MN – Amsoil Arena
  • 3/26 – La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center
  • 3/27 – Mount Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
  • 3/29 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 3/30 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 4/1 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues