We’re excited to announce that a remarkable total of 27 exhilarating rock and metal tours have been unveiled over the last week, thanks to the scheduling gods! This is a thrilling time for fans of live music, and there’s a lot of exciting news to share.

First on the list, the iconic Queens of the Stone Age will be gracing a select number of classic North American theaters with their presence, offering unique arrangements of their music for their highly-anticipated Catacombs trek. Additionally, we have fresh tour dates for the powerful group AFI, who are gearing up for an unforgettable experience. Furthermore, the innovative band Between the Buried and Me is hitting the road again, sharing the stage in a co-headlining tour with Hail the Sun.

The excitement doesn’t stop there! Legendary acts like GWAR, In This Moment, Sleeping With Sirens, 10 Years, and Thrice have all announced significant tour runs. In addition, this week brought a glimpse of the lineup for the upcoming 2025 Gathering of the Juggalos, adding to the anticipation for this one-of-a-kind festival.

Check out all the latest tour announcements, start planning which concerts you want to attend, and make sure you have the budget to enjoy these phenomenal shows!

Catch 10 Years Live on Their Anniversary Tour

Tour Dates: From Sept. 23 to Oct. 9
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: This tour celebrates the 20th Anniversary of their groundbreaking album, The Autumn Effect.
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AFI Takes the Stage with Special Guest TR/ST

Tour Dates: Running from Sept. 14 to Nov. 16
Support Acts: TR/ST
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Allele to Perform Their Album in Full

Tour Dates: Scheduled for June 26 to June 29
Support Acts: Riding With Killers, Oceans on the Other Planets
Notes: They will be performing their album Point of Origin in its entirety, making this a must-see event!
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Experience the Co-Headline Tour of Between the Buried and Me with Hail the Sun

Tour Dates: Kicking off on Sept. 14 and ending on Oct. 30
Support Acts: Delta Sleep
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Black Map: Get Ready for an Exciting Tour

Tour Dates: From July 18 to July 29; and Sept. 18 to Sept. 19
Support Acts: None Listed
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Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors Unite for a Tour

Tour Dates: Running from Oct. 3 to Nov. 15
Support Acts: Spin Doctors
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Boris Brings Their Unique Sound on Tour

Tour Dates: From Oct. 23 to Nov. 22
Support Acts: Suppression, Agriculture, Uniform, Bongzilla, Cloakroom, Lack of Interest
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Cage the Elephant: Don’t Miss Their Upcoming Tour

Tour Dates: Scheduled for Oct. 4 to Oct. 30
Support Acts: Hey Nothing
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Crowbar and Eyehategod: A Heavy Metal Experience

Tour Dates: From Aug. 8 to Aug. 30
Support Acts: None Listed
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Death Angel Celebrates Their Legacy with an Anniversary Tour

Tour Dates: From Nov. 26 to Dec. 19
Support Acts: Toxic Holocaust, Lions at the Gate, Misfire
Notes: This tour is in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of their iconic album Act III.
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Dying Fetus: A Must-See Tour for Death Metal Fans

Tour Dates: Running from Sept. 24 to Oct. 20
Support Acts: Gates to Hell, Mugshot
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Geese: A Rising Talent on Tour

Tour Dates: From Oct. 10 to Nov. 21
Support Acts: None Listed
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Jimmy Gnecco: An Intimate Solo Tour

Tour Dates: From July 26 to Aug. 29
Support Acts: None listed
Notes: This tour will feature a stripped-down, solo performance from the artist.
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GWAR: Prepare for an Unforgettable Experience

Tour Dates: Taking place from Oct. 18 to Nov. 22
Support Acts: Helmet, The Dwarves, Blood Vulture
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Hot Mulligan: A Tour Full of Energy

Tour Dates: Running from Oct. 29 to Dec. 6
Support Acts: Drug Church, Arm’s Length, Anxious
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In This Moment: A Powerful Live Performance

Tour Dates: From Sept. 18 to Oct. 24
Support Acts: Dayseeker, The Funeral Portrait, DED
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The Lemonheads: Nostalgic Performances Ahead

Tour Dates: Scheduled from Nov. 11 to Dec. 20
Support Acts: None Listed
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Mac Sabbath: An Unconventional Musical Journey

Tour Dates: From Sept. 4 to Sept. 13
Support Acts: Schizophonics, Descartes de Kant
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My Morning Jacket: Celebrating 20 Years of Z

Tour Dates: From Aug. 15 to Nov. 1
Support Acts: Melt
Notes: This tour celebrates the 20th Anniversary of their acclaimed album Z.
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Queens of the Stone Age: A Must-See Tour

Tour Dates: Running from Oct. 2 to Nov. 21
Support Acts: None Listed
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Russian Circles: Melodic Instrumental Mastery

Tour Dates: From Sept. 11 to Sept. 26
Support Acts: Blackwater Holylight, Young Widows
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Six Feet Under: The Death Metal Legends Return

Tour Dates: From Sept. 20 to Oct. 25
Support Acts: Exhorder, Wretched, Incite
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Sleeping With Sirens: An Emotional Live Experience

Tour Dates: From Oct. 8 to Oct. 25
Support Acts: Stand Atlantic, Heart to Gold
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Spineshank and Union Underground: A Reunion Tour

Tour Dates: From Sept. 5 to Sept. 26
Support Acts: None Listed
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Superheaven: A Grunge Revival

Tour Dates: From Sept. 9 to Sept. 20
Support Acts: Cloud Nothings, End It, Soul Blind
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Thrice: Experience Their Evolving Sound Live

Tour Dates: From Oct. 17 to Nov. 23
Support Acts: Modern Color, Downward
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ZZ Top: Rock Legends on Tour

Tour Dates: From Oct. 31 to Nov. 21
Support Acts: None Listed
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Upcoming Festivals and Special Events to Note

* The Insane Clown Posse has announced the initial lineup of acts for the 2025 Gathering of the Juggalos. Highlights include GWAR, Green Jelly, The Convalescence, Tech N9ne, and many more will perform from Aug. 13-16 in Thornville, Ohio.
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* The Boston Calling festival has confirmed that it will take a break in 2026, but plans to return with the next event targeting the weekend of June 4-6, 2027.

* The Kattfest radio festival has revealed that Staind, Bush, Candlebox, Fuel, and Lakeview will be featured in the lineup for the 2025 edition. This all-day festival is scheduled for Sept. 7 at Lucky Star Amphitheater in Concho, Oklahoma.
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* The lineup is finalized for the On the Blue Cruise, which will set sail from Aug. 22-29 this year. This cruise features Justin Hayward of Moody Blues as the headliner, along with an array of artists including Alan Parsons, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and many more. The cruise departs from Boston and visits Halifax, Sydney in Nova Scotia, Saint John in New Brunswick, and Portland in Maine.
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