Exciting news for music enthusiasts! A plethora of new rock and metal tours have been announced this past week, totaling an impressive 11 new tours to get you hyped. Let’s dive deeper into these thrilling announcements that are sure to energize fans across the nation.
First off, Blink-182 is embarking on a 20-date U.S. tour, joining forces with their long-time friend Matt Skiba and his acclaimed band Alkaline Trio. Additionally, LCD Soundsystem has added more late summer dates to their schedule, with support from the talented TV On the Radio. For those who love heavier sounds, get ready for a powerful lineup as Powerwolf teams up with DragonForce for an unforgettable concert experience later this year.
Moreover, Creed has already unveiled an exceptional lineup for their highly anticipated Summer of '99 and Beyond Cruise, which is set to take place in April next year. Additionally, fans should mark their calendars for a special Thirty Seconds to Mars concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic album, A Beautiful Lie.
Curious about all the exciting announcements from the past week? Check out the details below!
Catch the Excitement with Blink-182’s Upcoming Tour
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Tour Dates: From August 28 to October 4
Support Acts: Join Alkaline Trio on select dates
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for details on how to grab your tickets!
Rock Out with The Dollyrots This Summer
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Tour Dates: June 26 to July 5
Support Acts: Featuring Go Betty Go as special guests
Ticketing Info: Don’t miss out on this energetic tour!
Experience the Eagles’ Final Las Vegas Residency
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Tour Dates: October 3 to November 8
Support Acts: None
Notes: This marks the final dates for their 2025 Sphere Residency in Las Vegas
Ticketing Info: Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Hot Water Music Set to Rock the Stage
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Tour Dates: July 22 to 29; October 3
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Details coming soon on how to secure your tickets!
Dance to the Beats of LCD Soundsystem
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Tour Dates: August 7 to 23
Support Acts: Join TV On the Radio for an electrifying atmosphere
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for ticket availability!
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Get Ready for Nekrogoblikon’s Epic Tour
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Tour Dates: May 8 to June 13
Support Acts: Featuring Revocation, Ov Sulfur, BRAT, and Exmortus
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
Unleash Your Inner Rocker with Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
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Tour Dates: June 18 to 29; August 14 to 27
Support Acts: Enjoy performances by Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol in June and Slaughterhouse in August
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for ticketing details!
Powerwolf and DragonForce Join Forces for an Unforgettable Tour
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Tour Dates: September 17 to October 4
Support Acts: Featuring DragonForce, get ready to rock hard
Ticketing Info: More info on tickets coming soon!
Slow Crush’s Dreamy Melodies Await You
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Tour Dates: September 4 to October 6
Support Acts: Join Faetooth on select dates
Ticketing Info: Keep an eye out for ticket release dates!
Sonata Arctica and Symphony X: A Night of Epic Music
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Tour Dates: September 4 to 29
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for more information!
Discover Tomarum’s Unique Sound This Summer
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Tour Dates: June 5 to 21
Support Acts: Featuring Saidan
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
Additional Highlights Not to Miss
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* The highly anticipated Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise will return for its fourth installment in 2026, setting sail from Miami to the stunning Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas from April 17 to 21. This year, Creed will be joined by an impressive lineup featuring 3 Doors Down, Collective Soul, Filter, Living Colour, Black Stone Cherry, Oleander, 12 Stones, Tim Montana, and Smile Empty Soul, among others.
Ticketing Info: Keep an eye out for ticket details!
* Get ready for the 2025 Evolution Festival on September 27 and 28 at St. Louis’ Forest Park, headlined by the legendary Lenny Kravitz and Sublime. This exciting weekend will also feature performances by Sam Fender, The Hives, Public Enemy, Father John Misty, TLC, Marcus King Band, The Kills, and Corinne Bailey Rae, among others.
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
* The Warped Tour is gearing up for a series of “Road to Warped Tour” performances. Join us at the Ritz Theater in Scranton, Pa., for four thrilling days of live music from June 12 to 15, leading up to the Washington, D.C. date of the Vans Warped Tour. Saosin, Memphis May Fire, The Spill Canvas, and Escape the Fate will headline these shows, which also feature Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Miss May I, Driveways, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Dangerous Summer, The Word Alive, Secondhand Serenade, It Dies Today, and many more.
Ticketing Info: Stay tuned for details!
* Don’t miss Thirty Seconds to Mars’ hometown show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on August 16, commemorating the 20th anniversary of their breakout album, A Beautiful Lie.
Ticketing Info: More details coming soon!
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