The excitement in the rock and metal scene shows no signs of slowing down as we count down to the holidays. In just the past week, an impressive lineup of 16 new rock and metal tours has been announced, alongside a vibrant selection of festival updates, tribute acts, and unique performances that have emerged. This surge in activity is sure to delight fans eager for live music experiences.

Ice Nine Kills is set to deliver a thrilling experience, performing two consecutive nights that pay homage to their iconic albums, Silver Scream and Silver Scream: Horrorwood. Meanwhile, the legendary Arch Enemy will embark on a must-see metal tour in early 2025, featuring support from notable acts such as Fit for an Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile. Additionally, Static-X is making a comeback with a co-headlining tour alongside the infamous GWAR, promising unforgettable shows.

Other exciting co-headlining tours recently announced include the dynamic pairing of Dying Fetus and Cradle of Filth, as well as Hollywood Undead joining forces with Tech N9ne and Kim Dracula collaborating with Hanabie. Furthermore, Whitechapel has unveiled new dates, and Fozzy will be celebrating their remarkable 25th anniversary with a fresh tour, while Mayhem takes center stage at the Decibel Magazine tour.

In addition to the tours, there is a wealth of festivals to look forward to, with Milwaukee Metal Fest, Noise Pop, Punk In the Park, and more revealing new details. The Headbangers Boat Cruise continues to elevate its lineup, and several new radio festivals have also been announced in the past week, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the live music scene.

Stay tuned for all the major touring updates from the past week, detailed below.

Get Ready for Arch Enemy’s Unmissable Tour

Tour Dates: April 14 – May 18
Support Acts: Fit for an Autopsy, Baest, and Thrown Into Exile
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Blacklite District’s Upcoming Tour

Tour Dates: Feb. 21 – March 14
Support Acts: Rob Shiner, Roman
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Celebrate 20 Years with The Bloody Beetroots

Tour Dates: April 16 – May 4
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: 20th Anniversary Tour
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Cavalera Tour Featuring Iconic Metal Acts

Tour Dates: Feb. 19 – March 30
Support Acts: Necrot, Dead Heat
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Kim Dracula and Hanabie Join Forces for an Epic Tour

Tour Dates: March 5 – April 12
Support Acts: Kaonashi, Crystal Lake
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Dying Fetus and Cradle of Filth Unite for a Thrilling Tour

Tour Dates: April 17 – May 14
Support Acts: Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, Undeath, Vomit Forth, and Corpse Pile
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The Fall of Troy Celebrates 20 Years of Doppleganger

Tour Dates: May 1 – 18
Support Acts: A Lot Like Birds, Closure in Moscow
Notes: Doppleganger album 20th anniversary tour
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Fozzy’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

Tour Dates: April 17 – May 12
Support Acts: Liliac, The Nocturnal Affair
Notes: 25th Anniversary Tour
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Hollywood Undead and Tech N9ne Team Up for an Unforgettable Tour

Tour Dates: April 8 – May 9
Support Acts: Set It Off, Zero 9:36
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Ice Nine Kills Presents a Unique Two-Night Experience

Tour Dates: April 28 – June 27
Support Acts: To Be Announced
Notes: On the first night, there will be a full album performance of The Silver Scream featuring select deep cuts and new material. The second night will showcase a complete performance of The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood with deep cuts and brand new material.
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Marcus King: Upcoming Tour Details

Tour Dates: April 2 – May 11
Support Acts: None Listed
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Mayhem’s Decibel Magazine Tour 2025: What to Expect

Tour Dates: March 17 – April 17
Support Acts: Mortiis, Imperial Triumphant, New Skeletal Faces
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Melvins: Spring Break Side Shows

Tour Dates: March 1 – 7
Support Acts: CNTS, Desslok
Notes: Spring Break Side Shows separate from major spring tour.
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Gene Simmons: Upcoming Tour Schedule

Tour Dates: April 5 – May 24
Support Acts: None Listed
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Static-X and GWAR’s Co-Headlining Tour

Tour Dates: May 23 – June 18
Support Acts: Dope, A Killer’s Confession
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Whitechapel’s Upcoming Tour Schedule

Tour Dates: March 18 – April 19
Support Acts: Brand of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds, Alluvial
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Noteworthy Festival Updates

This week has been pivotal for radio festival announcements. Check out a few newly released lineups for 2025:

* Chevelle is set to headline the 2025 Buzzfest for 94.5FM at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas on May 24. They will be joined by renowned artists including Marilyn Manson, Blue October, P.O.D., Evans Blue, and Sleep Theory.
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* Chevelle will also lead the BFD festival for 97.1 The Eagle at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on May 25. This event will feature the same impressive lineup, including Marilyn Manson and P.O.D.
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* Alice in Chains will take center stage at the MMRBQ for 93.3 WMMR on May 10 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. This festival will also feature performances from Three Days Grace, Mammoth WVH, Dorothy, Dead Poet Society, Octane, Return to Dust, and Fat Mezz.
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* More exciting acts have been announced for Lamb of God’s 2025 Headbangers Boat. Power Trip, The Exploited, Nokrogoblikon, Gideon, Walls of Jericho, and Category 7 will join the previously announced lineup, which includes Lamb of God, Clutch, Kublai Khan TX, Obituary, DevilDriver, Fear Factory, The Black Dahlia Murder, Crowbar, Eighteen Visions, and Brat. The cruise will sail from Miami to Cozumel from October 31 to November 4.
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* The Milwaukee Metal Fest for 2025 continues to grow, with Gwar, Arch Enemy, Sacred Reich, Necrot, Between the Buried and Me, Frozen Soul, and Repentance joining the impressive lineup. The festival is set for May 16-18 at Milwaukee’s The Rave / Eagles Ballroom, which already includes Black Label Society, Down, Chimaira, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Scour, Devin Townsend, Exodus, 3 Inches of Blood, Enslaved, and many more.
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* The 2025 Noise Pop Festival is expanding as well, with DIIV, Danny Brown, The American Analog Set, Reverend Horton Heat, DāM-FunK, Earlimart, Flamin’ Groovies, and more joining the previously announced lineup featuring American Football, Soccer Mommy, Lankum, Mercury Rev, Les Savy Fave, and others from February 20 to March 2 in San Francisco.
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* Insane Clown Posse has announced their Juggalo Weekend, scheduled for February 14 and 15 at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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* Bad Religion and Dead Kennedys will headline the 2025 Lucky Punks Craft Beer and Music Festival set for March 15 at Oak Canyon Park in Orange County, California. This festival will also feature The Aquabats, Lagwagon, Street Dogs, The Defiant, The Briggs, Pulley, and Hoist the Colors.
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* Punk in the Park will host its second annual craft beer and music festival at San Francisco’s Cow Palace on May 3. The 2025 lineup includes Pennywise, Screeching Weasel, Comeback Kid, Lagwagon, Good Riddance, Dead to Me, Manic Hispanic, RKL, The Queers, Channel 3, The Side Eyes, Knocked Down, and more.
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* Badflower will headline the 2025 Rock Lansing Festival, featuring Ayron Jones, Any Given Sin, Crobot, Conquer Divide, Shallow Side, and numerous local bands.
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* Cold World, Trapped Under Ice, and E Town Concrete will lead the 2025 United Blood Fest at Richmond’s Canal Club on April 11 and 12. Other performers include No Warning and Terror.
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* Scowl will headline the 2025 Flatspot World Miami at Gramps in Miami, Florida, on February 15. The lineup will also include Zulu, Day by Day, Jivebomb, and Obscured.
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* This Will Destroy You, We Lost the Sea, Pianos Become the Teeth, Pillars, Glacier, and more will perform full album sets as part of the 2025 Post Festival from July 24-26 at the HiFi and HiFi Annex in Indianapolis.
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* In Flames and Unearth have added three side shows to their schedule outside of their participation in Machine Head’s spring tour. Newly announced dates include stops in Vancouver (April 1, Commodore Ballroom), Seattle (April 2, Neptune Theatre), and Portland (April 3, Roseland Theatre).
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* Swedish metallers Blindside have announced two rare U.S. concerts for April 2025, performing at New York City’s Gramercy Theater on April 23 and Los Angeles’ The Roxy on April 27.
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* Don Dokken, Lita Ford, Joey Allen and Jerry Dixon of Warrant, Nate Peck of Firehouse, and Terry Ilious and Andrew Freeman of Great White will join for a special tribute concert celebrating the life and music of Jack Russell, the beloved former Great White singer who passed away earlier this year. This heartfelt show is scheduled for January 14 at the Whisky-a-Go-Go in Hollywood.
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