16) Portraits Of An Apparition announce summer North American tour
Portraits Of An Apparition the group featuring Jay Weinberg (ex-Slipknot / Suicidal Tendencies) alongside noise artist Argus, have announced a North American tour set to kick off in July, with additional support acts to be revealed in April. The run will follow a trio of shows scheduled for March. Tickets are available at this location.
Tour Dates
03/06 Louisville, KY @ Kaiju Bar
03/07 Nashville, TN @ The End
03/08 Atlanta, GA @ Earl
07/30 Washington, DC @ Pearl Street Warehouse
07/31 Philadelphia, PA @ Ukie Club
08/01 Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
08/02 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
08/04 Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB
08/05 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
08/07 Detroit, MI @ Lager House
08/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Turntable
08/09 Cincinnati, OH @ Woodward Theater
09/03-06 Dorset, UK @ End Of The Road
17) Queens of the Stone Age announce spring U.S. dates for “The Catacombs Tour”
Queens of the Stone Age have expanded The Catacombs Tour with a new spring US leg inspired by their 2024 Alive In The Catacombs performance at the Catacombs of Paris. Support will come from Libby Grace. Tickets go on sale this Friday (27) at 10:00 AM PST via this location. See more about the Catacombs horror experience here.
Tour Dates
04/24 Joshua Tree, CA @ Joshua Tree Retreat Center
04/25 Rancho Mirage, CA @ Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
04/27 Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
04/29 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
05/01 Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort
18) Rocklahoma announces 20th anniversary lineup for 2026
Rocklahoma will celebrate its 20th anniversary September 4–6, 2026 at Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, with a stacked three-day bill headlined by Slayer, Godsmack, and Papa Roach. Hosted by Eddie Trunk, the Labor Day weekend event also includes the DEB Concerts Thursday Night Throwdown Kick-Off Party on September 3. Weekend passes, VIP packages, camping, and premium experiences are available at this location.
Lineup:
Slayer
Godsmack
Papa Roach
Stone Temple Pilots
Cypress Hill
Dropkick Murphys
Insane Clown Posse
Black Label Society
The Pretty Reckless
Hollywood Undead
Yelawolf
Pennywise
Wolfmother
Jet
Suicidal Tendencies
Black Veil Brides
President
Living Colour
Buckcherry
Black Stone Cherry
Ugly Kid Joe
Crossfade
Slaughter
Molly Hatchet
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Militarie Gun
The Barbarians of California
Plush
Tim Montana
Ill Niño
Teen Mortgage
Ozzolution
Cyco Miko
Autumn Kings
Big Ass Truck
Cowboy Angels
The Violent Hour
High June
Eternal Frequency
She Hates Me Not
Luscious
Fire Tiger
School of Rock
19) Scorpions announce 2026 “Coming Home To Las Vegas” residency with Buckcherry
Scorpions will return to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for their 2026 Coming Home To Las Vegas residency, running from September 17 through October 3. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the run will feature Buckcherry as special guest. All shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available at this location.
Tour Dates
09/17 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
09/19 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
09/23 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
09/25 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
09/27 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
09/29 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
10/01 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
10/03 Las Vegas, NV @ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
20) Social Distortion announce summer/fall 2026 North American tour with Descendents and The Chats
Social Distortion will hit the road this summer and early fall for a North American tour beginning August 25 in Phoenix, AZ. Support will come from Descendents and The Chats. Tickets are available at this location.
Tour Dates
08/25 Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
08/28 Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
08/29 Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
08/31 Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
09/01 Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
09/03 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
09/04 Washington, DC @ The Anthem
09/05 Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage
09/08 Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
09/09 Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
09/11 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
09/12 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
09/14 Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
09/17 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
09/20 Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
09/22 Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
09/23 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
09/25 Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
09/26 Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre
09/28 San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
10/01 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium*
10/02 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium*
10/03 San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park*
21) Spineshank, (hed)p.e. & Primer 55 announce Nu Metal Sucks Tour
Spineshank, (hed)p.e., and Primer 55 will revisit their early-2000s albums on this spring’s Nu Metal Sucks Tour, kicking off April 24. Spineshank will celebrate 25 years of The Height Of Callousness, (hed)p.e. will perform Broke in full, and Primer 55 will play Introduction To Mayhem. Support on select dates includes Kissing Candice, Oceans On Other Planets, and Tidals.
Tour Dates
04/24 Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Sports Cafe (w/ Kissing Candice)
04/25 Katy, TX @ H-Town Metal Fest – The Wildcatter (w/ Kissing Candice)
04/26 San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box (w/ Kissing Candice)
04/28 Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th St. Collective (w/ Kissing Candice)
04/30 Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck (w/ Kissing Candice)
05/01 Kearney, NE @ The Otherside (w/ Kissing Candice)
05/03 Sauget, IL @ Pop’s (w/ Kissing Candice)
05/05 Memphis, TN @ Growlers (w/ Kissing Candice)
05/08 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville (no (hed)p.e.)
05/10 Summerville, SC @ Trolley Pub (Spineshank only)
05/11 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones (Spineshank only)
05/14 Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s (w/ Tidals)
05/19 Pittsburgh, PA @ The Crafthouse (no (hed)p.e.) (w/ Tidals)
05/20 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater (Spineshank only) (w/ Tidals)
05/21 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
05/22 Reading, PA @ Reverb (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
05/23 Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
05/24 Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs (w/ Oceans On Other Planets) 05/26 Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom (no Primer 55) (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)=
05/27 Joliet, IL @ The Forge (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
05/28 Belvidere, IL @ The Apollo Theatre (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
05/29 Ringle, WI @ Q & Z Expo Center (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
05/30 Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
06/01 Madison, WI @ The Annex (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
06/03 Wichita, KS @ Wave (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
06/04 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
06/05 Denver, CO @ The Federal Theatre (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
06/06 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater (w/ Oceans On Other Planets)
