This week has been relatively quiet regarding new tour and festival announcements, yet we are excited to share 11 new rock and metal tours that are set to take place, catering to the dedicated fans of these genres. As we approach the end of the year, Sevendust is gearing up for a unique acoustic tour that promises to deliver an intimate experience for their audience. Another highlight is the upcoming tour featuring Tom Morello, who is embarking on a series of shows this November as he begins his solo journey in the rock music scene.

In addition, we have an exciting collaboration between Agnostic Front and Strung Out, along with a highly anticipated fall tour from Loathe, ensuring that there’s something for every rock and metal enthusiast this season.

This week also marked the unveiling of the lineup for the Dia De Los Deftones festival and the roster for the Decibel Metal and Beer Fest Denver, showcasing an array of talented acts that will be performing.

Read on to discover all the new tour and festival announcements from this week.

Agnostic Front and Strung Out Join Forces for an Epic Tour

Tour Dates: October 15 – November 2
Support Acts: Murphy’s Law, La Armada
Notes: Strung Out will be celebrating their 2004 album Exile in Oblivion on this tour.
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Experience the Brian Jonestown Massacre Live

Tour Dates: September 3 – October 31
Support Acts: Cast on select shows
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Join Cold Gawd for an Unforgettable Tour

Tour Dates: July 27 – August 9; September 23 – October 12
Support Acts: newmoon, High Vis
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Death To All: A Celebration of Great Music

Tour Dates: November 4 – 30
Support Acts: Gorguts, Phobophillic
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Ghoul: Their Hauntingly Good Tour Awaits

Tour Dates: August 30 – September 6
Support Acts: No/Mas, Spiter
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Loathe’s Fall Tour: Prepare for a Sonic Experience

Tour Dates: October 21 – November 24
Support Acts: Trauma Ray, Spy
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Tom Morello: Rock Legend’s Solo Tour

Tour Dates: November 13 – 22
Support Acts: None Listed
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Sevendust’s Acoustic Tour: A Unique Experience

Tour Dates: November 14 – December 12
Support Acts: Cory Marks
Notes: This will be a special acoustic tour, offering fans a different side of the band.
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The Speaker Wars: A Must-See Event

Tour Dates: September 5 – 7
Support Acts: None Listed
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Street Eaters: A Diverse Lineup Awaits

Tour Dates: July 30 – September 15
Support Acts: A variety of acts will be featured throughout the tour.
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Worriers: Join Them for a Unique Experience

Tour Dates: October 11 – 18
Support Acts: Tiny Stills, Ricky
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Additional Exciting Announcements:

* Dead and Company will be headlining a three-night celebration to honor the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead‘s music. The event is scheduled for August 1-3 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and will be livestreamed via Nugs.net. Billy Strings, Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson, and Trey Anastasio Band are among the opening acts.
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* Deftones have announced the lineup for their annual Dia De Los Deftones. This event returns to San Diego’s Petco Park on November 1, featuring Clipse, 2Hollis, Rico Nasty, Deafheaven, Regulo Caro, Ecca Vandal, Glare, and University joining them.
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* Tool will make their much-anticipated return to Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on December 19, marking their first performance in Hawaii since 2011.
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* Def Leppard has announced an exciting Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, running from February 3 to 28.
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* The Decibel Metal and Beer Festival Denver has finalized their 2025 lineup, featuring Acid Bath and Blood Incantation alongside Eyehategod, Chat Pile, Deadguy, The Red Chord, and Primitive Man scheduled for December 5 and 6 at Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium.
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* Converge is set to launch the Saddest Day festival, featuring Touche Amore, Coalesce, The Hope Conspiracy, Soul Glo, Year of the Knife, Stress Positions, and Wormwood. This festival will take place at the Roadrunner in Boston on December 13.
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* Foreigner has announced a special one-night-only benefit concert on September 5 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the Long Island University Post campus. This concert will feature acoustic renditions of the band’s biggest hits, with the Uniondale High School choir joining the band for an unforgettable performance.
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