As we approach the festive season, the 2025 rock and metal touring schedule is heating up with an exciting lineup of 19 newly announced tours this week. Fans can look forward to electrifying performances as legendary bands hit the road, making it a can’t-miss season for music lovers.

Leading the charge are iconic North American tours featuring the much-anticipated reunions of My Chemical Romance and Linkin Park. Additionally, the dynamic duo of Kid Rock and Nickelback are set to join forces for the highly engaging “Rock the Country” tour, promising a memorable experience for fans of both artists.

New tours have also been announced for other notable acts including Jack White, Machine Head, Movements, Armor for Sleep, and Counterparts, among others, showcasing a diverse range of styles in the rock and metal genres.

Furthermore, this week brought exciting full lineup reveals for the Welcome to Rockville and Hyperspace Metalfest festivals, along with two special performances by the renowned Tom Morello, adding to the anticipation for the upcoming events. Be sure to catch the latest tour announcements listed below.

Experience the 20th Anniversary Tour of Armor for Sleep

Tour Dates: March 6 – April 6
Support Acts: Boys Night Out, Hellogoodbye
Special Notes: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of What To Do When You’re Dead, this tour promises to be a nostalgic journey through one of the most beloved albums in the emo genre.
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Join The B-52’s for a Memorable Las Vegas Residency

Tour Dates: April 11-19
Support Acts: None Listed
Special Notes: Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see The B-52’s live in a residency at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, where their iconic sound and energy will light up the stage for a limited time.
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Experience Born of Osiris Live with Special Guests

Tour Dates: Jan. 31 – Feb. 22
Support Acts: Within Temptation, Entheos, AXTY, Lost in Separation
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Counterparts Brings Their Signature Sound on Tour

Tour Dates: Feb. 17 – March 22
Support Acts: Pain of Truth, Malevolence, Foreign Hands
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Catch Michael Rudolph Cummings & Mlny Parsonz Live

Tour Dates: Dec. 5 – 12
Support Acts: None listed
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Decapitated Unleashes Their Metal Fury on Tour

Tour Dates: Feb. 4 – March 2
Support Acts: Incantation, Darkest Hour, Exmortus
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Don’t Miss Tommy Emmanuel’s Inspiring Performances

Tour Dates: Dec. 5 – April 5
Support Acts: None Listed
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Four Stroke Baron Takes the Stage with Exist

Tour Dates: Feb. 21 – March 2
Support Acts: Exist
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The Jesus Lizard Returns for a Special Tour

Tour Dates: Dec. 5 – 19; May 2 – 11
Support Acts: None Listed.
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King Buffalo’s Tour Promises Unforgettable Performances

[Photo by Mike Turzanski][/caption]Tour Dates: Jan. 17 – Feb. 1
Support Acts: Ben Katzman, Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
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Linkin Park: Experience Their Comeback Tour

Tour Dates: April 12 – May 17; July 29 – Sept. 24
Support Acts: Queens of the Stone Age, Spiritbox, AFI, Architects, grandson, Jean Dawson, JPEGMAFIA, PVRIS
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Machine Head’s Tour: A Must-See for Metal Fans

Tour Dates: April 5 – May 10
Support Acts: In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Unearth
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Movements’ Tour Promises Emotional Performances

Tour Dates: March 1 – April 6
Support Acts: Citizen, Scowl, Downward
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My Chemical Romance: A Tour to Remember

Tour Dates: July 11 – Sept. 13
Support Acts: Violent Femmes, 100 Gecs, Wallows, Garbage, Death Cab for Cutie, Thursday, Alice Cooper, Pixies, Devo, IDLES, Evanescence
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READ MORE: Fans React to the Opening Acts on My Chemical Romance’s Tour

Overheard: Insights into Upcoming Tours

Tour Dates: Nov. 20 – Dec. 1
Support Acts: Hello Shark, Spencer Radcliffe & Everything, Gary’s Dream, Umbra, Pon Far
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Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol: A Tour You Can’t Miss

Tour Dates: Jan. 17 – Feb. 16
Support Acts: Lip Critic
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Kid Rock and Nickelback Unite for the “Rock the Country” Tour

Tour Dates: April 4 – July 26
Support Acts: Travis Tritt, Tracey Lawrence, Gavin Adcock, Aaron Lewis, Shenandoah, Mark Chesnutt, Deanna Carter, Little Texas, Hudson Westbrook, Them Dirty Roses
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Jack White is also hitting the road!

Tour Dates: Feb. 6 – 18; April 3 – May 24
Support Acts: None Listed
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Winona Fighter: Don’t Miss Their Upcoming Tour

Tour Dates: Feb. 14 – March 7
Support Acts: None Listed
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Important Festival Lineup Reveals You Should Know

* The complete Welcome to Rockville lineup featuring over 150 bands and 12 reunions was unveiled earlier this week. Headliners Shinedown, Green Day, Linkin Park, and Korn will be the stars of the four-day festival taking place from May 15-18 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida.
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* Tom Morello has announced two benefit concerts in Los Angeles supporting the Jail Guitar Doors initiative. He will perform an acoustic set with special guest Jackson Browne at the Hotel Cafe on Nov. 25, followed by an electric performance on Dec. 5 at the Roxy featuring special guests.
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* The lineup for the 2025 Hyperspace Metalfest has been announced. Headliners Enforcer, Psychostick, Planeswalker, and Glyph will lead an exciting lineup performing from April 10-12 at the Cobalt and Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver.
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