As we move past the holiday season, the excitement in the music industry is palpable with the announcement of 13 new rock and metal tours over the last two weeks. This surge in concert activity is a thrilling sign for music fans eager to experience live performances once again. Among the highlights is Killswitch Engage, who will be embarking on a new leg of their tour featuring impressive acts such as Shadows Fall, Fit for a King, and Boundaries. Additionally, fans can look forward to some intimate acoustic shows with Starset scheduled for early 2025.

This week, the festival scene also made headlines with major announcements from Bonnaroo, BeachLife, and Boston Calling, all revealing their exciting lineups for 2025. Fans should also keep an eye out for P.O.D.’s Sonny Sandoval, who has a book tour planned that promises to be equally engaging.

Experience the Unique Sound of Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks

Tour Dates: April 1 – May 18
Support Acts: None Listed
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Catch the Thrilling Energy of The Browning

Tour Dates: April 2 – May 4
Support Acts: Swarm, The Defect
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Feel the Emotion at Emo Nite

Tour Dates: Jan. 11 – March 22
Support Acts: None Listed
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Join Killswitch Engage for an Epic Metal Experience

Tour Dates: May 8 – 18
Support Acts: Shadows Fall, Fit for a King, Boundaries
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Immerse Yourself in Lenny Kravitz’s Las Vegas Residency

Tour Dates: Aug. 1-9
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Las Vegas residency in support of Blue Electric Light album.
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Discover the Unique Collaboration of Masvidal and MoonBladder

Tour Dates: Jan. 21-24
Support Acts: None Listed
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Experience the Dark Melodies of Paradise Lost

Tour Dates: May 16-24
Support Acts: Gigan, Trouble
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Celebrate the Music of Ronnie James Dio with Rivetskull

Tour Dates: Jan. 9 – March 22
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Shows are celebrating the music of Ronnie James Dio
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Rock Out with the Smoking Popes Celebrating 30 Years

Tour Dates: Feb. 28 – May 2025
Support Acts: Camp Trash
Notes: Shows in support of the 30th Anniversary of Born to Quit
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Experience the Acoustic Magic of Starset

Tour Dates: Feb. 26 – April 9
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Acoustic Tour
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Feel the Intensity with Torture on Their Upcoming Tour

Tour Dates: April 1 – 20
Support Acts: Balmora, Sanction, Final Resting Place, Azshara
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Unleash Your Inner Thrash with Toxic Holocaust

Tour Dates: Jan. 22 – 25
Support Acts: None Listed
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Exciting Festival Lineups Announced for 2025!

* The 2025 Bonnaroo festival lineup was announced, featuring headliners like Avril Lavigne, Vampire Weekend, Hozier, and Queens of the Stone Age. Other notable acts include Megadeth, Insane Clown Posse, Modest Mouse, and Royel Otis. This iconic festival will take place from June 12-15 at The Farm in Manchester, Tennessee.
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* The 2025 BeachLife Festival is set to rock from May 2-4 in Redondo Beach, California, with headliners including Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, and Alanis Morissette. The festival will also feature performances from The Beach Boys, The Struts, The Pretenders, and many more exciting artists.
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* The much-anticipated Boston Calling festival will take place from May 23-25 in Allston, Massachusetts, with headliners Fall Out Boy, The Dave Matthews Band, and country star Luke Combs. This year’s lineup also includes Tom Morello, Avril Lavigne, Cage the Elephant, and various other artists.
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* The Post.Festival will occur from July 24-26 at HiFi and the HiFi Annex in Indianapolis, featuring leading acts such as Converge, Emma Ruth Rundle, and Cave In. Additional bands will be announced soon.
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* The upcoming SEMA Motorsports, Music and Car Festival will showcase performances by Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Petey from Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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* The InkCarceration festival is gradually revealing its lineup for 2025, with confirmed acts including Three Days Grace, Knocked Loose, Acid Bath, and Chiodos. This festival is scheduled for July 18-20 at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.
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* P.O.D. is hosting a benefit show titled the “Southtown Throwdown” on Jan. 11 at the San Diego Harley-Davidson in Chula Vista, California. Dogwood and No Innocent Victim will provide support, with proceeds benefiting the Youth of the Nation Foundation.
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* In addition, P.O.D.’s Sonny Sandoval will embark on a book tour to promote his memoir, “Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds“. This seven-stop tour includes locations in Texas, California, Florida, and New Mexico.
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