Staind are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their third studio album, the 5× multi-platinum Break The Cycle, with a spring and summer tour that promises a full live homage to the landmark record. The alternative metal veterans will be joined by radio rock staples Seether as direct support, with multi-platinum alternative rockers Hoobastank and hard rockers Hinder appearing on select dates. The anniversary run will feature a mix of standalone shows, festival stops, and amphitheater performances, giving fans multiple ways to experience the classic album live. Pre-sale tickets for Staind mailing list subscribers launch tomorrow, February 4th, while the public…
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The official ‘Ozzfest’ social media accounts have dropped a hint that the iconic summer metal and rock festival could return in 2027. While no formal announcement has been made, founder Sharon Osbourne recently spoke to Billboard about discussions with Live Nation regarding the festival’s potential resurrection. Sharon Osbourne said: “I’ve been talking to Live Nation about bringing [Ozzfest] back recently. It was something Ozzy was very passionate about: giving young talent a stage in front of a lot of people. We really started metal festivals in this country. It was [replicated but] never done with the spirit of what ours…
Tom Morello has announced a slate of spring U.S. tour dates, unveiling a run of full-band electric performances set to roll through May. The Rage Against The Machine guitarist revealed the tour shortly after appearing at an anti-ICE protest show in Minneapolis, where he also participated in demonstrations throughout the city. The newly announced trek will kick off with a high-profile appearance at ‘Welcome To Rockville’ in Daytona Beach, Florida, before continuing across the country with a mix of club shows and festival stops. Fans looking for early access can secure pre-sale tickets by signing up for Morello’s official newsletter.…
Mastodon have revealed plans for an extensive European and UK tour set for this summer, marking the band’s return overseas for a stacked run of headline shows and major festival appearances. The GRAMMY Award-winning sludge metal outfit will be joined by British alternative metal band Loathe as direct support on select headlining dates throughout the tour, while several stops will see Mastodon appear at high-profile festivals including Download, Hellfest, Graspop, and Rock am Ring. While the band are currently at work on their forthcoming ninth studio album, Mastodon have yet to share an official release timeline. Still, the tour will…
Poison The Well have announced their long-awaited return to Australia, unveiling a six-date national tour set for June with Boston hardcore outfit Haywire in support. The week-long run will see the veteran metalcore band perform their landmark debut album The Opposite Of December in its entirety, alongside additional material pulled from across their catalog. Fans can also expect selections from the band’s forthcoming new album Peace In Place, marking one of the first chances to hear new Poison The Well material live. Tickets for all shows go on sale this Friday, February 6th at 11:00AM AEDT. Poison The Well Australian…
Motionless In White have announced a major 2026 North American headlining tour, bringing along Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress as special guests on the run. The tour announcement arrives just days after the band returned with their new single “Afraid Of The Dark”, signaling that the long-awaited follow-up to 2022’s Scoring The End Of The World is nearing release. Fans can expect the upcoming trek to serve as the first opportunity to hear new material performed live. Prior to unveiling the headlining dates, Motionless In White had already confirmed a separate stretch of shows supporting Bring…
The lineup for the 2026 ‘Vans Warped Tour’ continues to expand, with another sizable wave of artists now officially confirmed. The latest additions include Ice Nine Kills, Third Eye Blind, Movements, Anthony Green & The Boom Done Band, The Starting Line, Holy Wars, Girlfriends, Sitting On Saturn, and Hot Chelle Rae. Two of those names — Movements and The Starting Line — were quietly teased over the weekend via a crossword puzzle shared by the festival, sparking speculation that has now been confirmed. That same puzzle also hinted at several other acts that have yet to be formally announced, including…
My Chemical Romance dusted off a deep cut during their show last night, February 1st, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, performing “To The End” live for the first time in nearly two decades. The track, which originally appeared on the band’s 2004 breakout album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, had not been played live since 2006. Its surprise return took place during the band’s performance at Estadio Huracán, marking a notable moment for longtime fans. Fan-filmed footage of the performance has since surfaced online, capturing the rare revival as part of the band’s current live run. If you’re rocking with The…
Flaw frontman Chris Volz has publicly thrown his support behind an alternative halftime broadcast set to air opposite this year’s Super Bowl LX festivities. The musician shared his stance amid backlash from right-leaning audiences over the NFL’s official halftime entertainment, which will feature Bad Bunny alongside Green Day. The latter’s inclusion drew particular criticism from conservative viewers due to the band’s history of openly criticizing U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In response, conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA has organized a competing broadcast dubbed ‘The All-American Halftime Show’, positioning it as counterprogramming to the NFL’s presentation. The event is scheduled…
Omnium Gatherum vocalist Jukka Pelkonen has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma and will be stepping away from the band’s upcoming live commitments to focus on his health. The Finnish melodic death metal outfit shared the news today (February 02), confirming that Pelkonen will be unable to take part in their forthcoming European tour while undergoing treatment. Despite the setback, the band has opted to move forward with the tour as planned, enlisting a familiar and experienced replacement. Filling in on vocals for the live dates will be Henry Hämäläinen, known for his work with Shade Empire and…
