Armored Saint will join Metal Church for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. The Metal Saint Tour 2026 will commence on Nov. 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California, and run through Nov. 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Support will be provided by LiveKill. “Two classic metal bands from the ‘80s on tour together doing headline sets... Continue Reading →
Colorado-based thrash metal band Havok has signed with BLKIIBLK and shared the new single "Fifth Generation Warfare." Stream the song here, and watch the lyric video below. "We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran," the... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal supergroup Down will return to North American stages in summer 2026 for a two-week headline tour with support from Helmet and Spirit in the Room. The Strap It Down tour will begin Aug. 15 in Atlanta, Georgia, and close Sept. 4 in Shakopee, Minnesota, with a special previously announced performance as direct support... Continue Reading →
Following a run of sold-out shows and festival appearances, Alter Bridge has set the second U.S. leg of its What Lies Within Tour. The 18-city tour will run in November and December 2026 with Canadian rock outfit Big Wreck and rising outlaw rocker Tim Montana as support. The tour is in support of Alter Bridge's self-titled eighth studio album, released... Continue Reading →
In fall 2026, power metal band DragonForce will set forth on its largest North American tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its breakthrough album, "Inhuman Rampage." It's the record that birthed the Platinum-selling single "Through the Fire and Flames" and spent 23 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200. Earlier this month, DragonForce... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal band Periphery will headline a fall 2026 North American tour, supporting its new album, "A Pale White Dot." Kicking off on Oct. 22 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature support from Ne Obliviscaris, Greyhaven and Ando San. Tickets will be available starting with presales at 10 a.m.... Continue Reading →
Beartooth, which will release its new album "Pure Ecstasy" on Aug. 28, 2026, via Fearless Records, will headline a fall 2026 U.S. tour with special guests Don Broco, Magnolia Park and Windwaker. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will run from Nov. 11 to Dec. 19. "Pure Ecstasy" is Beartooth's sixth studio album and available to... Continue Reading →
Extreme metal bands Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder will co-headline a fall 2026 North American tour. The Wrath Across America tour will run from Oct. 5 to Nov. 19 with support from Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown into Exile. "North America, we are proud to announce our return, joined by the formidable Black Dahlia... Continue Reading →
Blue Medusa, the new band founded by ex-Arch Enemy/current DragonForce vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has shared its second single, "Flying Monkey." The new song follows "Checkmate," released in March 2026. White-Gluz and Vicente Cordero co-directed the music video, which can be seen below, and White-Gluz digitally painted the single artwork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBFrxtU_J70 Musically, "Flying Monkey" highlights the... Continue Reading →
To mark its 30th anniversary, industrial rock band Stabbing Westward has re-recorded its breakthrough album "Wither Blister Burn & Peel." Titled "Wither ReWired," the project is in the final stages of production and mastering, according to the band, with a release date to be announced. Stabbing Westward also will embark a summer 2026 tour to... Continue Reading →
