It’s been an exhilarating week in the world of rock and metal, with 23 new tour announcements lighting up the music scene. Major acts are hitting the road, promising fans an unforgettable concert experience. Here’s a closer look at some of the most anticipated tours and festival lineups.
Major Tour Announcements
Leading the charge are two giants of rock radio. Breaking Benjamin is set to embark on a tour featuring support from Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe. Meanwhile, Shinedown has lined up an impressive roster of opening acts including Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, and DJ Rock Feed.
In other news, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced new tour dates, which sparked a response from the White House. Additionally, Poppy has scheduled a new series of stateside shows that promise to keep the energy high.
Upcoming Tours
The Black Queen
Tour Dates: May 8 – June 6
Support Acts: None listed.
Notes: Fever Daydream 10th Anniversary Tour
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Breaking Benjamin
Tour Dates: Sept. 2 – Oct. 24
Support Acts: Chevelle, Starset, Kami Kehoe
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Dance Gavin Dance
Tour Dates: May 5 – July 1
Support Acts: The Fall of Troy, Horse the Band, Wolf & Bear, The Novelists
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Dethklok
Tour Dates: April 26 / May 22-28
Support Acts: To be announced.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Enter Shikari
Tour Dates: June 10 – 23
Support Acts: None listed.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Failure
Tour Dates: April 21 – May 20
Support Acts: All Under Heaven
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Fear Factory / Mushroomhead
Tour Dates: Oct. 13 – Nov. 11
Support Acts: Nine Treasures
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Fit for an Autopsy
Tour Dates: March 18 – April 22
Support Acts: None listed.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Aaron Gillespie
Tour Dates: March 9 – 25
Support Acts: Toby Morrell, Rowdy, Tory Grace
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Home Front
Tour Dates: March 24 – June 13
Support Acts: Bootlicker, Angel Du$t, Beton Arme, Odd Man Out
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Jon Q Public
Tour Dates: March 16 – April 18
Support Acts: A plethora of supporting acts including Shark Noises, Get Wrecked, and more.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
LCD Soundsystem
Tour Dates: April 3 – May 24
Support Acts: None listed.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Nekrogoblikon
Tour Dates: March 5 – April 12
Support Acts: Enterprise Earth, Wretched
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Nonpoint
Tour Dates: April 25 – May 14
Support Acts: SOiL, Sumo Cyco
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Phish
Tour Dates: April 16 – May 2; July 7 – Sept. 6
Support Acts: None listed.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Poppy
Tour Dates: July 7 – Aug. 19
Support Acts: Landmvrks, Thousand Below
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Santana / The Doobie Brothers
Tour Dates: June 13 – Aug. 27
Support Acts: None listed.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Scorpions
Tour Dates: Sept. 17 – Oct. 3
Support Acts: Buckcherry
Notes: Las Vegas residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Shinedown
Tour Dates: May 13 – Sept. 10
Support Acts: Coheed & Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, DJ Rock Feed, Those Damn Crowes
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Spineshank
Tour Dates: April 24 – June 6
Support Acts: (hed) p.e., Primer 55
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Tour Dates: March 31 – May 27
Support Acts: None listed.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Three Pianos (Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness / Something Corporate / Jack’s Mannequin)
Tour Dates: Aug. 6 – 22
Support Acts: None listed.
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Toadies
Tour Dates: April 16 – June 17
Support Acts: Local H, Sparta, The Vandoliers, The Black Angels
Ticketing Info: To be announced.
Festival Announcements
Rock + Metal Festivals
* The Bourbon & Beyond Festival will feature headliners like Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, and Chris Stapleton from Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Ex
