It’s another bustling week for rock and metal enthusiasts, with exciting tour announcements and highly anticipated reunions taking center stage.
No Doubt is making headlines as the latest band to announce a residency, set to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas next May. This will mark their first extended series of performances in 14 years, igniting excitement among fans eager for their return.
After a lengthy absence of 31 years, Sugar has also announced their comeback, albeit with a limited schedule of just two two-night stands in New York City and London.
In other news, the Dropkick Murphys have revealed an extension of their annual St. Patrick’s Day tour, ensuring that fans will have more opportunities to celebrate with them. Meanwhile, Nonpoint has unveiled a new leg of their “Painful Statements” tour, commemorating the anniversaries of their albums “To the Pain” and “Statement” (20th and 25th, respectively).
This week has also brought the unveiling of the lineup for the annual ALTer EGO festival, additional acts for Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville, as well as details for the popular Chris Jericho’s Rock N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise.
Get ready for a comprehensive overview of the most exciting rock and metal events announced in the past seven days below.
The Callous Daoboys
Tour Dates: Dec. 11 – 20
Support Acts: Psycho-Frame, Fromjoy, Rev3nant
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Cytrus
Tour Dates: Nov. 22 – March 14
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Dropkick Murphys
Tour Dates: Feb. 9 – March 17
Support Acts: Haywire
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Eagles
Tour Dates: Feb. 20 – 28
Support Acts: None
Notes: Newly Added Shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere
Ticketing Info: Available soon
The Format
Tour Dates: March 26 – April 19
Support Acts: Piebald, Adult Mom, Ben Kweller, Phantom Planet, Limbeck
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Glenn Hughes
Tour Dates: March 27 – May 10
Support Acts: Enuff Z’Nuff, Gilby Clarke, Dead Groove Band
Ticketing Info: Available soon
La Dispute
Tour Dates: April 17 – May 9
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Available soon
The Last Dinner Party
Tour Dates: March 27 – June 13
Support Acts: Florence Road, Automatic
Ticketing Info: Available soon
No Doubt
Tour Dates: May 6 – 30
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Las Vegas Residency at The Sphere
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Nonpoint
Tour Dates: Aug. 8 – 30
Support Acts: Upon a Burning Body, Autumn Kings, Heartsick
Ticketing Info: Available soon
The Residents
Tour Dates: Jan. 8 – 30
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Available soon
State Champs
Tour Dates: Jan. 9 – Feb. 6
Support Acts: Cartel, Origami Angel, Real Friends, Driveways, Harrison Gordon, Broadside, Just Friends
Notes: Celebrating 10 Years of Around the World and Back
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Vampires Everywhere
Tour Dates: Oct. 23 – Nov. 16
Support Acts: Another Day Dawns
Notes: Kiss the Sun Goodbye 15th Anniversary Tour.
Ticketing Info: Available soon
VNV Nation
Tour Dates: April 14 – May 17
Support Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Rock + Metal Festival or Special Show News
A Feast of Fests
* Green Day will headline the annual ALTer EGO festival on Jan. 17 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, joined by Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Good Charlotte, Myles Smith, Gigi Perez, and Almost Monday.
Ticketing Info: Available soon
* The Sonic Temple festival continues to build its 2026 lineup, with recent additions including Amon Amarth, Body Count, Sepultura, In Flames, Kreator, and DevilDriver. The event will be held from May 14-17 at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Ticketing Info: Available soon
* Welcome to Rockville is also expanding its 2026 lineup with the latest additions of Lorna Shore, Whitechapel, Paleface Swiss, Make Them Summer, Signs of the Swarm, and Disembodied Tyrant. This festival will take place from May 7-10 at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
Ticketing Info: Available soon
* Chiodos has been confirmed as a late addition to the When We Were Young festival, scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Just Cruisin’
* Chris Jericho’s Rock N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea will set sail for its seventh year from Miami on Nov. 7, heading to Bimini, Bahamas, and returning on Nov. 11. Performers include Fozzy, The Iron Maidens, Kuarantine, and many more, alongside wrestling legends and celebrities.
Ticketing Info: Available soon
Special Shows on the Horizon
* Welcome back Sugar! The ’90s rock band will perform their first shows in 31 years on May 2 and 3 at New York’s Webster Hall, followed by a two-night stand on May 23 and 24 at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Ticketing Info: Available soon
* Metal Allegiance has scheduled their annual show at the Anaheim House of Blues for Jan. 22. Core members Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy, David Ellefson, and Alex Skolnick will be joined by notable guests such as Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT) and John Bush
