Hope you’ve been saving up as we’ve got another 12 new rock and metal tours announced this week, along with some impressive festivals on the horizon.
Upcoming Tours
AFI has set its sights on the fall, booking a series of October dates with Choir Boy as the opening act. Additionally, fans can look forward to a co-headlining tour featuring Sevendust and Theory of a Deadman, running from early August through early October.
This week also saw Underoath opting for a more intimate tour experience, scaling back to smaller venues and van touring from June to October. Clutch is gearing up for a late fall tour with support from Slomosa and Blood Vulture.
AFI
Tour Dates: Oct. 10 – 28
Support Acts: Choir Boy
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Being As An Ocean
Tour Dates: July 10 – 26
Support Acts: Vanna, Upon Your Dead Body, Lowheaven
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Christian Death
Tour Dates: June 3 – 26
Support Acts: Gene Loves Jezebel, Descartes a Kant, Black Season Witch
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Clutch
Tour Dates: Oct. 16 – Nov. 7
Support Acts: Slomosa, Blood Vulture
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Eagles
Tour Dates: Sept. 18-19; Nov. 13-28
Support Acts: None listed
Notes: New shows added at Las Vegas’ Sphere.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
L7
Tour Dates: Oct. 9 – Nov. 14
Support Acts: Amyl and the Sniffers
Notes: This is part of the band’s farewell tour.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
The Menzingers
Tour Dates: Sept. 24 – Nov. 22
Support Acts: Hot Water Music, Weakened Friends
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Psychedelic Furs
Tour Dates: Aug. 2 – Sept. 6
Support Acts: Living Colour
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
UPDATE: Newly Announced Psychedelic Furs Late Summer Tour Canceled Due to Serious Medical Issue – See Details
Sevendust / Theory of a Deadman
Tour Dates: Aug. 7 – Oct. 1
Support Acts: Return to Dust
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Squeeze
Tour Dates: Aug. 16 – Sept. 27
Support Acts: Adam Ant, Haircut 100
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Underoath
Tour Dates: June 8 – Oct. 24
Support Acts: Held.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Finn Wolfhard
Tour Dates: July 17 – Aug. 1; Oct. 1 – 20
Support Acts: Sleeper’s Bell, Malcy
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
New Festivals and Special Events
This week also brought exciting announcements regarding festivals. The Four Chords Music Festival has been revealed, alongside the Austin City Limits Festival’s plans for 2026 and Zakk Wylde’s revival of his Berzerkus festival for two shows in September.
Four Chords Music Festival
Headlined by Knocked Loose and Pierce the Veil, this festival will take place on Sept. 25-26 at F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh, featuring Underoath, Kublai Khan TX, We Came as Romans, and many more. Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Austin City Limits Festival
The 2026 festival boasts headliners Kings of Leon and Twenty One Pilots, along with Turnstile, Geese, The War on Drugs, and more. It will be held in Zilker Park, Austin, Texas, on Oct. 2-4 and Oct. 9-11.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Zakk Wylde’s Berzerkus
Returning for two shows on Aug. 28 in Scranton, PA, and Aug. 29 in Wantagh, NY, this festival will feature Lamb of God headlining, with support from Black Label Society, Down, and more.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Iron Blossom Festival
Set for Sept. 19-20 at Motown Green in Richmond, VA, headliners include LCD Soundsystem and Jack White.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
All Things Go Festival
Scheduled for Sept. 25-27 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, this festival will feature Hayley Williams, Mitski, Brandi Carlile, and more.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Seven Hills Music Festival
Celebrating Four Year Strong’s 25th anniversary, this festival will take place on July 11 in Worcester, MA, featuring Silverstein, Haywire, and more.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Milwaukee Metal Fest
Running from June 5-7 at Eagles Ballroom/Rave in Milwaukee, headliners include Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, with Nachtmystium and Emmure added to the lineup.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Decimate Metalfest
Scheduled for June 26-27 at Millet Agriplex Arena in Alberta, featuring new additions like Pollux and Kill the Eclipse.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Joey Ramone Birthday Bash
Taking place on May 19 at Bowery Palace in NYC, featuring various artists including Tracy Bonham and Steve Conte.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Between the Buried and Me Special Show
On June 19 at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN, this unique performance will occur underground in a natural limestone cave.
Ticketing Info: [Details to be announced]
Conclusion
This week’s announcements signify an exciting time for rock and metal fans, with a variety of tours and festivals on the horizon. Whether you’re looking to catch your favorite band on tour or experience the thrill of a music festival, there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming months.
FAQs
Q: How can I purchase tickets for these tours and festivals?
A: Ticketing information for each event will be announced on the respective band’s official websites and ticket platforms.
