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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

Spineshank: Nu Metal Sucks Tour 2026

February 21, 2026 — Leave a comment

Spineshank is heading out on the Nu Metal Sucks Tour with fellow nu metal veterans Hed PE and Primer 55. Each of these acts is celebrating the 25th anniversary of an album – Spineshank’s The Height of Callousness, Hed PE’s Broke, and Primer 55’s Introduction to Mayhem – and will be performing these records in their entirety.

Special guests Kissing Candice, Oceans on Other Planets, or Tidals will be appearing on select dates, as well.

Tickets: spineshank.net // hedplanetearth.com

  • 4/24 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe*
  • 4/25 – Katy, TX – Wildcatter Saloon*
  • 4/26 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box*
  • 4/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th St. Collective*
  • 4/30 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck*
  • 5/1 – Kearney, NE – The Otherside*
  • 5/2 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre*
  • 5/3 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue*
  • 5/5 – Memphis, TN – Growlers*
  • 5/8 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026☆
  • 5/10 – Summerville, SC – Trolley Pub+
  • 5/11 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones+
  • 5/12 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
  • 5/14 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s** 
  • 5/15 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
  • 5/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 5/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill** (No Hed PE)
  • 5/20 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater+
  • 5/21 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz***
  • 5/22 – Reading, PA – Reverb***
  • 5/23 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge***
  • 5/24 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs***
  • 5/26 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom*** (No Primer 55)
  • 5/27 – Joliet, IL – The Forge***
  • 5/28 – Belvidere, IL – The Apollo Theatre AC***
  • 5/29 – Ringle, WI – Q&Z Expo Center***
  • 5/30 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood***
  • 5/31 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s***
  • 6/1 – Madison, WI – The Annex***
  • 6/3 – Wichita, KS – Wave***
  • 6/4 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep***
  • 6/5 – Denver, CO – The Federal Theatre***
  • 6/6 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater***

☆ Festival

* Kissing Candice

+ Spineshank only

** Tidals

*** Oceans on Other Planets

No Resolve: The Unleashed Tour 2026

January 13, 2026 — Leave a comment

No Resolve has shared dates for The Unleashed Tour, featuring special guests Shallow Side and Above Snakes. This winter run will make its first stop in St. Paul, Minnesota, on February 10th. Tickets are available at noresolve.info!

  • 2/10 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
  • 2/11 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 2/12 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Saloon
  • 2/13 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
  • 2/14 – Kansas City, MO – Westport Bowery
  • 2/16 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
  • 2/18 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 2/19 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
  • 2/20 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s
  • 2/21 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
  • 2/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
  • 2/24 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
  • 2/25 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • 2/27 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop

Makes My Blood Dance Shares Winter and Spring 2026 Dates

January 12, 2026 — Leave a comment

Cyber-goth/disco-metal hybrid Makes My Blood Dance has announced several U.S. tour dates, spanning from early February to late May. The Brooklyn-based band will be supporting Smile Empty Soul and Primer 55 on the “Silhouettes & Mayhem Tour,” then playing a handful of headlining shows before heading out with Powerman 5000 and 12 Stones in the spring.

Tickets: makesmyblooddance.com

Silhouettes & Mayhem Tour w/Smile Empty Soul and Primer 55

  • 2/4 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 2/5 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 2/6 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 2/7 – Helotes, TX – Josabi’s
  • 2/9 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 2/11 – Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
  • 2/12 – Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall
  • 2/14 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s Concert Venue
  • 2/15 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
  • 2/16 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
  • 2/17 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 2/19 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
  • 2/20 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry
  • 2/22 – Summerville, SC – Trolley Pub

No Love Without Blood Tour [MMBD headlining dates]

  • 2/24 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits Live
  • 2/25 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
  • 2/26 – Longwood, FL – Shovelhead Lounge
  • 2/27 – Atlanta, GA – 529 Club
  • 2/28 – Huntsville, AL – Shag’s Rock & Sports
  • 3/1 – Winston-Salem, NC – Monstercade

On Tour w/Powerman 5000 and 12 Stones

  • 4/24 – Fresno, CA – Sanctuary*
  • 4/25 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post*
  • 4/26 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • 4/28 – Glendale, AZ – The 44
  • 4/30 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 5/1 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 5/2 – Shreveport, LA – Metal Bug Music Fest 2026
  • 5/3 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/5 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
  • 5/7 – Foxborough, MA – Six String Grill
  • 5/8 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 5/9 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s
  • 5/10 – Newark, DE – Halftime
  • 5/11 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
  • 5/12 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • 5/13 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 5/16 – Belvedere, IL – Apollo Theater
  • 5/17 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note
  • 5/20 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center
  • 5/21 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/22 – Burlington, IA – Catfish Bend Casino
  • 5/23 – Dubuque, IA – Q Sports Bar
  • 5/25 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 5/26 – Denver, CO – Federal Theatre
  • 5/28 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
  • 5/30 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick

* Adema appearing instead of 12 Stones

Silent Theory: The Redemption Tour 2026

January 9, 2026 — Leave a comment

Alt-metal act Silent Theory will be on the road this spring alongside Ovtlier and Discrepancies. The Redemption Tour starts April 24th in Houston and will make stops in such cities as Albuquerque, Hollywood, and Portland before wrapping up on May 8th in Spokane. Tickets and VIP upgrades are available at silenttheory.com!

  • 4/24 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 4/25 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles Deep Ellum
  • 4/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
  • 4/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 4/29 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 4/30 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 5/1 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
  • 5/2 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
  • 5/3 – Reno, NV – Club Underground
  • 5/4 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 5/6 – Bend, OR – Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex
  • 5/7 – Seattle, WA – Funhouse
  • 5/8 – Spokane, WA – The Chameleon

Set It Off Announces Late 2025 Dates

September 23, 2025 — Leave a comment

Set It Off is touring throughout the end of 2025 in support of their new self-titled album, which will be released November 7th. This three-month run features support from Fame on Fire, Vana, and The Pretty Wild. Tickets and VIP are on sale now at setitoffband.com!

  • 10/28 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 10/29 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 10/30 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 11/1 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
  • 11/4 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 11/7 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 11/8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 11/10 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
  • 11/11 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
  • 11/12 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 11/14 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 11/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
  • 11/17 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
  • 11/18 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 11/20 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 11/21 – Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall
  • 11/23 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
  • 11/25 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 11/26 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
  • 11/28 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 11/30 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 12/1 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
  • 12/2 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
  • 12/5 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 12/6 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
  • 12/7 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 12/9 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
  • 12/10 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

Asking Alexandria Shares Spring 2025 Dates With From Ashes to New, Royale Lynn, and What Lies Below

April 17, 2025 — Leave a comment

Metal/electronicore veterans Asking Alexandria are hitting the road this spring with From Ashes to New, Royale Lynn, and What Lies Below. This short spring tour kicks off April 23rd in Buffalo, New York, and wraps up at Welcome to Rockville 2025 on May 15th. Tickets/VIP on sale at askingalexandria.com!

  • 4/23 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 4/24 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
  • 4/26 – Syracuse, NY – Sharkey’s
  • 4/28 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 4/29 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
  • 4/30 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 5/2 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 5/3 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion
  • 5/4 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
  • 5/6 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
  • 5/7 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
  • 5/8 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 5/10 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
  • 5/11 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025*
  • 5/14 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
  • 5/15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025*

* Festival date – Asking Alexandria only