The excitement in the music scene is palpable as an impressive lineup of 24 new rock and metal tours has been unveiled over the past week. In addition to these tours, numerous festivals and benefit events have been announced to support those affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. This surge in activity showcases the resilience and passion within the music community.
This week, Incubus takes center stage, announcing additional dates to continue their celebration of the iconic Morning View album. Meanwhile, Deafheaven has exciting news of upcoming music and will be touring alongside Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray this spring and into summer. Additionally, veteran rockers Of Mice & Men have dedicated May for a new series of tour dates, promising fans an unforgettable experience.
On the festival front, the legendary Vans Warped Tour has started announcing its lineup for the highly anticipated 30th anniversary edition. Louder Than Life is continuing its band reveals, while festivals like Just Like Heaven, M3 Rock Fest, and the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival all showcased their full lineups this past week, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere for music lovers.
Are you planning your concert calendar for 2025? Which shows, festivals, or events are you looking forward to attending? Dive into the latest rock and metal tour and festival announcements below to stay updated on all the action.
Catch Alien Ant Farm Live: Tour Dates Announced
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Tour Dates: May 8 – 17
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for ticket availability and details!
Rock Out with Black Stone Cherry: Upcoming Tour Details
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Tour Dates: May 18 – 31
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Check back for ticketing information!
The Bouncing Souls: Catch Them on Tour!
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Tour Dates: April 24 – May 31
Support Acts: H2O, Dave Hause and the Mermaids, School Drugs, Adolescents, The Jack Knives
Ticketing Info: Tickets available now!
Experience Dave Matthews Band: Don?t Miss Their Tour
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Tour Dates: April 27 – Aug. 31
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Get your tickets today!
Deafheaven: Don?t Miss Their Upcoming Tour
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Tour Dates: April 19 – June 28
Support Acts: Gatecreeper, Trauma Ray
Ticketing Info: Tickets are on sale now!
Join Dry Kill Logic on Their Exciting Tour
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Tour Dates: May 18 – July 19
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
Celebrate with Horse the Band: Anniversary Tour Information
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Tour Dates: June 11 – 21
Support Acts: Melted Bodies, Sweet/Spine
Notes: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Mechanical Hand
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned!
Incubus: Experience the Full Morning View Live
Tour Dates: June 25 – July 19, Oct. 4
Support Acts: Manchester Orchestra
Notes: Performing the Morning View album in its entirety
Ticketing Info: Tickets will be available soon!
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Join Jack’s Mannequin for Their 20th Anniversary Celebration
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Tour Dates: Feb. 22 – July 23; Oct. 11 – Nov. 23
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Celebrating the band’s milestone 20th anniversary
Ticketing Info: Details coming soon!
Experience Lacuna Coil: Upcoming Tour Information
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Tour Dates: May 11 – 18
Support Acts: Unearth, Versus Me
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for ticket details!
LCD Soundsystem: Don?t Miss This Upcoming Tour
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Tour Dates: March 8 – May 4
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Tickets available soon!
Catch L.S. Dunes Live: Upcoming Tour Details
Tour Dates: April 8 – May 11
Support Acts: Derek Zanetti, Night Sins, Plague Vendor
Ticketing Info: More details to follow!
Join Modest Mouse for Their Exciting Tour
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Tour Dates: June 9 – July 5
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: More information coming soon!
Of Mice & Men: Don?t Miss Their Tour This May
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Tour Dates: May 6 – 24
Support Acts: Until I Wake, Gore
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for ticketing details!
Discover Pallbearer: Upcoming Tour Dates
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Tour Dates: March 1 – 29
Support Acts: Cinder Well
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
Join Powerman 5000 on Their Tour!
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Tour Dates: April 11 – 26
Support Acts: Julien-K
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned!
Experience Selias Live: Upcoming Tour Information
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Tour Dates: March 14 – 23
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: More information coming soon!
Silent Planet / Invent Animate: Unique Tour Experience
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Tour Dates: April 17 – May 16
Support Acts: 156/Silence, Allt
Notes: Silent Planet will perform Superbloom while Invent Animate will showcase Heavener in full.
Ticketing Info: Details will be available soon!
Catch Silverstein Live: Upcoming Tour Dates
Tour Dates: April 18 – May 16
Support Acts: Real Friends, Broadside, Greyhaven
Ticketing Info: Tickets are on sale!
Join Simple Minds on Their Exciting Tour
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Tour Dates: May 16 – June 22
Support Acts: Soft Cell, Modern English
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for ticketing details!
Sleigh Bells: Experience Their Upcoming Tour
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Tour Dates: May 7 – June 15
Support Acts: Sophie Hunter
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
Sunflower Bean: Join Them on Tour!
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Tour Dates: May 15 – June 21
Support Acts: Laveda, The Gift
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for ticket information!
Thornhill: Upcoming Tour Details
Tour Dates: April 11 – May 16
Support Acts: Avoid, Ocean Grove, Banks, Arcade
Ticketing Info: More information coming soon!
Steven Wilson: Upcoming Tour Information
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Tour Dates: Sept. 9 – Oct. 11
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Details coming soon!
Noteworthy Festival Updates: Major Announcements
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* The Vans Warped Tour has begun revealing its lineup for the 2025 30th anniversary comeback edition, featuring stops in Long Beach, Orlando, and Washington, D.C. The first headliner announced this week is 311, with a stellar lineup including The Fever 333, Pennywise, The Starting Line, We Came as Romans, Simple Plan, Senses Fail, and many more joining the festivities.
Ticketing Info: More details to follow!
* Rilo Kiley’s reunion has been confirmed, joining Vampire Weekend, Empire of the Sun, Block Party, and TV on the Radio at the Just Like Heaven Festival on May 10 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for updates!
* The lineup for the Louder Than Life Festival continues to grow, with Mudvayne, 12 Stones, Thrown, Chimaira, Walls of Jericho, Landmvrks, and Black Veil Brides being the latest additions to a festival already featuring Slayer, Acid Bath, Lorna Shore, and more, set to take place from Sept. 18-21 at the Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, KY.
Ticketing Info: Details to follow!
* David Lee Roth and Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini will headline the 2025 M3 Rock Festival taking place May 2-4 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, featuring other rock legends such as Sebastian Bach, Accept, Winger, and more.
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned!
* Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Hozier will headline the 2025 Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, joined by Weezer, Alabama Shakes, Sublime, and many others during this music weekend from July 18-20 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
* Take a nostalgic trip back to the ’80s with the 2025 Totally Tubular Festival, featuring acts like Right Said Fred, Men Without Hats, Haircut 100, and more, running from June 27 – July 24.
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned!
* The lineup for the 2025 UFest is officially set, with A Day to Remember, Seether, Mammoth WVH, and others performing at Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on May 3.
Ticketing Info: More information coming soon!
* The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has added the Gene Simmons Band for a performance on Aug. 3 at the Buffalo Chip this year.
Ticketing Info: Details to follow!
* Sammy Hagar, Robin Zander, Glenn Hughes, and other legends will participate in the Rock for Responders benefit on Feb. 27 at the Battleship IOWA Museum in San Pedro, California.
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned!
* Join Hayley Williams, Courtney Barnett, Jenny Lewis, and more at the Give a Fk L.A. benefit on Feb. 5 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, aimed at raising funds for wildfire relief efforts.
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
* Blink-182 is lending a hand for L.A. fire relief efforts by hosting a benefit show with Alkaline Trio at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 13.
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for updates!
2025 Rock + Metal Tour Guide: Your Ultimate Resource for Upcoming Events
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