technical death metal

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

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

Shadow of Intent: Imperium Delirium North American Tour 2026

December 23, 2025 — Leave a comment

Shadow of Intent has shared North American dates for spring 2026. Angelmaker, Mental Cruelty, and Synestia will be support on this run. Tickets are available at shadowofintent.com!

  • 4/23 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
  • 4/24 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 4/26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 4/27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • 4/28 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 4/30 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 5/1 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 5/2 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 5/4 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 5/5 – Lubbock, TX – The Garden
  • 5/6 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
  • 5/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 5/10 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
  • 5/11 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse, & Café
  • 5/12 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 5/14 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 5/15 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 5/16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 5/17 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
  • 5/19 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
  • 5/20 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

Between the Buried and Me: The Comalaska Tour 2025

April 21, 2025 — Leave a comment

Progressive metalcore band Between the Buried and Me is setting out on The Comalaska Tour at the end of the month. They will be performing both their third and seventh studio albums, Alaska and Coma Ecliptic, respectively, in their entirety each night. Protest the Hero will be the opening act. Tickets can be purchased at betweentheburiedandme.com!

  • 4/29 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 4/30 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
  • 5/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
  • 5/2 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
  • 5/3 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room Lounge
  • 5/5 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 5/6 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
  • 5/7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
  • 5/8 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
  • 5/9 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 5/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand at The Complex
  • 5/13 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 5/15 – Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
  • 5/16 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
  • 5/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025*
  • 5/18 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Center
  • 5/19 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 5/21 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/22 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/23 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/24 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground

* Festival date; Protest the Hero not appearing

Meshuggah Shares Spring 2025 Dates With Cannibal Corpse and Carcass

December 18, 2024 — Leave a comment

Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah has announced a 2025 spring trek across North America alongside Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. Tickets are on sale now at meshuggah.net!

  • 3/28 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Vidéotron
  • 3/29 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
  • 3/30 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • 4/1 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
  • 4/2 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 4/4 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 4/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 4/6 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
  • 4/8 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
  • 4/9 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
  • 4/10 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
  • 4/11 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
  • 4/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • 4/15 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
  • 4/16 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 4/18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 4/19 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
  • 4/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 4/23 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
  • 4/24 – New York, NY – The Theater at Madison Square Garden

Fallujah: The Flesh Prevails 10th Anniversary Tour

May 11, 2024 — Leave a comment

Californian tech-metal outfit Fallujah has announced “The Flesh Prevails 10th Anniversary Tour,” honoring their 2014 release The Flesh Prevails by performing the album in its entirety. This North American run features support from Persefone, Vulvodynia, and Dawn of Ouroboros. Tickets available here!

  • 7/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 7/6 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 7/7 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 7/8 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
  • 7/9 – Boston, MA – Sonia
  • 7/10 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground
  • 7/11 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Électriques
  • 7/12 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
  • 7/13 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
  • 7/15 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater
  • 7/16 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
  • 7/17 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
  • 7/19 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 7/20 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
  • 7/21 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 7/22 – San Francisco, CA – Neck of the Woods
  • 7/23 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewery
  • 7/24 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
  • 7/25 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 7/26 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar
  • 7/27 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Underground
  • 7/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 7/29 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
  • 7/30 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 7/31 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 8/1 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 8/2 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
  • 8/3 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl

Lamb of God Presents: Headbangers Boat 2023

August 28, 2023 — Leave a comment

Music cruises are all the rage these days, with Shiprocked being the most talked about. None of the current cruises focuses solely on metal, hence Lamb of God bringing us Headbangers Boat!

Lamb of God will be playing two sets, including Ashes of the Wake in its entirety. Mastodon, Hatebreed, Testament, Gwar, and others will also be in attendance on this cruise, which sets sail on Halloween from Miami, Florida. For all the details, visit headbangersboat.com.

Ghost: Re-Imperatour 2023 (USA)

June 3, 2023 — Leave a comment

Ghost is touring the US again this summer! With support from Amon Amarth, the Re-Imperatour kicks off August 2nd in Concord, CA. You can get your tickets (if you haven’t already) at ghost-official.com.

  • 8/2 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
  • 8/4 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 8/5 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live Outdoor Venue
  • 8/7 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 8/8 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • 8/11 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 8/12 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • 8/14 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/15 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
  • 8/16 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 8/18 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 8/19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/20 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 8/22 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • 8/23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 8/24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 8/25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • 8/27 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
  • 8/29 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
  • 8/30 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place Amphitheater
  • 8/31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/2 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 9/3 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • 9/5 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • 9/7 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
  • 9/8 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 9/11 – Inglewood, CA – The Kia Forum*
  • 9/12 – Inglewood, CA – The Kia Forum*

* Ghost only

Obituary Shares Spring 2023 North American Dates

March 27, 2023 — Leave a comment

Obituary is touring North America this spring with Immolation, Blood Incantation, and Ingrown. The Barely Alive Tour starts April 28th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets available at obituary.cc.

  • 4/28 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 4/29 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans Music Hall
  • 4/30 – Virginia Beach, VA – Canal Club
  • 5/1 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 5/2 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 5/4 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 5/5 – Boston, MA – The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub
  • 5/6 – Montreal, QC – La Tulipe
  • 5/7 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
  • 5/9 – Chicago, IL – Metro Chicago
  • 5/10 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
  • 5/11 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room*
  • 5/12 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre*
  • 5/13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 5/15 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 5/16 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 5/18 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theatre
  • 5/19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre
  • 5/20 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
  • 5/22 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
  • 5/23 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theatre
  • 5/24 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 5/26 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 5/28 – Louisville, KY – The Mercury Ballroom

* No Immolation

Avatar: Dance Devil Dance North American Tour 2023

March 24, 2023 — Leave a comment

Avatar is touring North America this spring to promote their latest album, Dance Devil Dance. With special guests Veil of Maya and Orbit Culture, the tour kicks off April 28th in Omaha, Nebraska. You can get tickets at avatarmetal.com.

  • 4/28 – Omaha, NE – The Admiral Theater
  • 4/29 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
  • 4/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 5/1 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center
  • 5/3 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
  • 5/4 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
  • 5/5 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
  • 5/6 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
  • 5/7 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 5/9 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
  • 5/10 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 5/12 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
  • 5/13 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 5/14 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
  • 5/15 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 5/16 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
  • 5/18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2023
  • 5/19 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 5/20 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 5/21 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 5/23 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
  • 5/24 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
  • 5/25 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 5/26 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
  • 5/27 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2023
  • 5/28 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre