It was one of the most significant weeks for new rock and metal tour announcements in recent memory. With 21 tours unveiled, alongside several festival and cruise updates, the excitement extends even to events scheduled for 2027.
Major Announcements
Return of Taste of Chaos
This week marked the much-anticipated return of the Taste of Chaos traveling tour after a decade-long hiatus. Co-headliners Hollywood Undead and In This Moment are set to kick off the tour this fall.
Mastodon Hits the Road
Mastodon is also making a comeback on the concert circuit, having just released a new song, hinting that fans can expect fresh material during their shows.
Motionless in White and Castle Rat Tours
Motionless in White has announced another North American leg of their tour, running from late October to late November. In addition, the theatrical metal newcomers Castle Rat will be headlining their own fall tour.
Festival and Cruise Updates
This week also brought exciting news about the first wave of bands confirmed for Maryland Deathfest 2027, updates on the Ceremony festival taking place later this year, and the lineup for the Cruise to the Edge next year. Below is a detailed list of the latest touring announcements.
Tour Lineup
The Afghan Whigs
Tour Dates: Nov. 4 – 21
Supporting Acts: Night Moves
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
American Football
Tour Dates: Sept. 8 – Dec. 20
Supporting Acts: Nine Perfect Lives
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Castle Rat
Tour Dates: Sept. 23 – Oct. 21
Supporting Acts: Unto Others
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Circle Jerks
Tour Dates: Sept. 1 – 24
Supporting Acts: Municipal Waste, Haywire, Negative Approach, Upchuck
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Gary Clark Jr.
Tour Dates: June 2 – Aug. 1; Aug. 27 – Oct. 28
Supporting Acts: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Nat Myers
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Erra
Tour Dates: Sept. 8 – 27
Supporting Acts: Vianova, Chamber, Resolve
Notes: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of *Drift* album
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Greyhaven
Tour Dates: Aug. 17 – 29
Supporting Acts: Footballhead, Cheem
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Hail the Sun
Tour Dates: Aug. 11 – 16
Supporting Acts: None Listed
Notes: Celebrating 10th anniversary of *Culture Scars*
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Hollywood Undead / In This Moment (Taste of Chaos)
Tour Dates: Sept. 22 – Oct. 26
Supporting Acts: I See Stars, Vana, Melrose Avenue
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Ingested
Tour Dates: July 28 – Sept. 2
Supporting Acts: AngelMaker, Disfiguring the Goddess
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Little King
Tour Dates: July 10 – 25
Supporting Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Mastodon
Tour Dates: Sept. 16 – Oct. 22
Supporting Acts: Deafheaven, Alcest
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Motionless in White
Tour Dates: Oct. 30 – Nov. 20
Supporting Acts: Dayseeker, The Devil Wears Prada, Dark Divine
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Plini
Tour Dates: Oct. 6 – Nov. 8
Supporting Acts: Night Verses, Portraits
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Profanatica
Tour Dates: July 28 – Sept. 7
Supporting Acts: Morbosidad, Cloak, One Master, Cancerslug (various dates)
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Revocation
Tour Dates: Sept. 10 – Oct. 10
Supporting Acts: Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, Weeping
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Silly Goose
Tour Dates: Sept. 16 – Nov. 6
Supporting Acts: Hotbox, Muttlee
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Soul Asylum
Tour Dates: June 8 – Nov. 21
Supporting Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Squid Pisser
Tour Dates: Aug. 19 – Sept. 13
Supporting Acts: None Listed
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats
Tour Dates: Sept. 8 – Oct. 11
Supporting Acts: Messa
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Voila
Tour Dates: Oct. 27 – Nov. 15
Supporting Acts: Weathers, Ella Red, No Love for the Middle Child
Ticketing Info: [Details TBD]
Festival and Special Show Announcements
* The first wave of bands for the 2027 edition of Maryland Deathfest has been announced, taking place May 27-30 in Baltimore. Top-billed acts include Candlemass, Gorerotted, Ensl
