December was a bustling month for music lovers, as the tour season continued unabated with a staggering total of 73 new rock and metal tours announced. Whether you’re hoping to find concert tickets nestled in your holiday gifts or are planning your next live music adventure, this season promises an exciting array of performances that will surely thrill fans of all genres.

As we look ahead to 2025, the options for experiencing live music are both numerous and diverse. Renowned rock and metal icons including AC/DC, Joan Jett, and Ringo Starr have revealed new tour dates, while powerhouse bands like Pearl Jam, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, Creed, and System of a Down are also set to hit the road.

If you’re eager to discover fresh talent, newer bands such as Spiritbox, Damiano David, and Palaye Royale are gearing up for electrifying tours. For those with a taste for the heavier side of music, exciting new tours from Meshuggah, Mastodon, Danzig, The Devil Wears Prada, Arch Enemy, Whitechapel, and many more are on the horizon, ensuring plenty of options for every rock and metal enthusiast.

So, who do you plan to see live in 2025? Are you setting aside cash to catch your favorite band? Take a moment to explore all the rock and metal tours that were announced throughout December to find out what’s out there and start planning your concert experiences.

Announced the Week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, 2024

10 Years: Anticipated Tour Dates Revealed

Tour Dates: Jan. 16 – Feb. 8
Support Acts: Keith Wallen
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AC/DC: Join the Power Up Tour

Tour Dates: April 10 – May 28
Support Acts: The Pretty Reckless
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Trey Anastasio: Experience an Acoustic Journey

Tour Dates: March 8 – April 5
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Acoustic Tour
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The Aristocrats: Innovative Rock Fusion Tour

Tour Dates: April 4 – May 7
Support Acts: None Listed
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Chase Petra: Energetic Performances Await

Tour Dates: March 28 – April 26
Support Acts: Small Crush, Sorry Mom
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Coal Chamber / Fear Factory: Heavy Metal Collaboration

Tour Dates: March 18 – April 20
Support Acts: Twiztid, Black Satellite, Frayle
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Coroner: Thrilling Return to the Stage

Tour Dates: March 5 – 22
Support Acts: Deceased
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Emperor: A Journey Through Black Metal

Tour Dates: May 9 – 18
Support Acts: Wolves in the Throne Room, Wayfarer, Agalloch
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(hed) p.e.: An Unforgettable Tour Experience

Tour Dates: Jan. 10 – 26; Feb. 20 – March 29
Support Acts: Josey Scott, Adema, FLAW, Core
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Helmet: Celebrating 30 Years of Betty

Tour Dates: Feb. 19 – March 23
Support Acts: Slomosa
Notes: Celebrating 30th anniversary of Betty album.
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Avril Lavigne: Pop Punk Icon Returns

Tour Dates: May 18 – June 29; Oct. 18
Support Acts: Simple Plan, We the Kings, Fefe Dobson
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Make Them Suffer: Embrace the Heavy Sound

Tour Dates: Feb. 20 – March 30
Support Acts: Like Moths to Flames, Windwalker, Aviana
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Meshuggah: Progressive Metal Masters

Tour Dates: March 28 – April 24
Support Acts: Cannibal Corpse, Carcass
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Necrofier: Rising Stars of Metal

Tour Dates: Jan. 23 – 26
Support Acts: None Listed
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Pearl Jam: Legendary Performances Await

Tour Dates: April 24 – May 18
Support Acts: None Listed
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Pierce the Veil: Post-Hardcore Energy

Tour Dates: May 13 – June 29
Support Acts: Sleeping With Sirens, Daisy Grenade, Beach Weather
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Poison the Well: Celebrating 25 Years of Influence

Tour Dates: April 4 – 29
Support Acts: Glassjaw, Better Lovers, Teenage Wrist
Notes: 25th Anniversary Tour for The Opposite of December … A Season of Separation
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Gene Simmons Band: Rock Icon on Tour

Tour Dates: April 28 – May 24
Support Acts: None Listed
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Spiritbox: Metalcore Sensations Take the Stage

Tour Dates: April 3 – May 10
Support Acts: Loathe, Gel, Dying Wish
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Staind / Breaking Benjamin: Co-Headlining Rock Extravaganza

Tour Dates: April 26 – June 1
Support Acts: Wage War, Lakeview
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Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged and Intimate Tour

Tour Dates: Feb. 6 – March 20
Support Acts: Ayron Jones, Mick Blankenship, Jeff Martin
Notes: Unplugged Tour
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Announced the Week of Dec. 6 – 12, 2024

311: Celebrating the Sound of Summer

Tour Dates: March 21 – 31
Support Acts: Sitting on Saturn
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Big Big Train: Progressive Rock Adventure

Tour Dates: April 2 – 19
Support Acts: None Listed
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Chelsea Grin: The Deathcore Titans Rise

Tour Dates: March 21 – April 19
Support Acts: Shadow of Intent, Signs of a Swarm, Disembodied Tyrant
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Close Enemies: Rising Stars in the Scene

Tour Dates: Jan. 8 – 23
Support Acts: None Listed
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Coheed and Cambria / Mastodon: A Unique Co-Headlining Experience

Tour Dates: May 10 – June 8
Support Acts: Periphery
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Elvis Costello: Legendary Performances Ahead

Tour Dates: June 12 – July 12
Support Acts: Charlie Sexton
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Creed: Iconic Rock Hits Await

Tour Dates: July 9 – Aug. 20
Support Acts: 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Big Wreck, Mammoth WVH
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Danzig: Heavy Metal Legends on Tour

Tour Dates: March 21 – 30
Support Acts: Down, Abbath, Cro-Mags
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Damiano David: New Sensation on Tour

Tour Dates: Nov. 21 – Dec. 16
Support Acts: None Listed
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Death Rattle: Rising Stars to Watch

Tour Dates: Jan. 10 – Feb. 1
Support Acts: Ashes of the Priest
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The Devil Wears Prada: Metalcore Energy Unleashed

Tour Dates: April 17 – May 16
Support Acts: Erra, Kingdom of Giants, Acres
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Free Throw: Indie Rock Band to Catch

Tour Dates: March 28 – April 26
Support Acts: Ben Quad, Harrison Gordon
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