The highly anticipated 2025 rock and metal tours are rapidly approaching, with an impressive lineup of 30 new tours announced just this past week alone. This surge in announcements adds to the excitement generated by numerous festivals and special shows already in the works, ensuring fans won’t miss out on thrilling live performances.

Returning to the stage, Creed will embark on another exhilarating “Summer of 99” tour in 2025, promising to deliver nostalgic hits to their devoted fans. Furthermore, the co-headlining tour featuring Coheed and Cambria alongside Mastodon is set to be a highlight, alongside System of a Down, who has just locked in multiple stadium dates with a star-studded lineup of special guests for the year.

Additionally, this week has also seen exciting tour announcements from notable bands such as The Devil Wears Prada, 311, Danzig, The Used, Steel Panther, and Palaye Royale, indicating a vibrant year ahead for rock and metal enthusiasts. With such a diverse range of artists hitting the road, fans can look forward to an unforgettable concert experience.

The excitement continues as legendary bands like Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Shinedown, and Nickelback have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Fest. This festival is shaping up to be a must-attend event, while the lineup for the Milwaukee Metal Fest expands with more artists. Furthermore, Randy Blythe has recently added dates to his spoken word book tour, promising captivating insights into his experiences.

Explore all the new touring announcements from this past week below.

Catch the Excitement with 311’s Upcoming Tour

Tour Dates: March 21 – 31
Support Acts: Sitting on Saturn
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Experience the Magic of Big Big Train Live

Tour Dates: April 2 – 19
Support Acts: None Listed
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Chelsea Grin’s Thrilling Tour Line-up Awaits

Tour Dates: March 21 – April 19
Support Acts: Shadow of Intent, Signs of a Swarm, Disembodied Tyrant
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Close Enemies Set to Rock the Stage

Tour Dates: Jan. 8 – 23
Support Acts: None Listed
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Epic Co-Headlining Tour: Coheed and Cambria with Mastodon

Tour Dates: May 10 – June 8
Support Acts: Periphery
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Elvis Costello: A Legendary Musical Journey

Tour Dates: June 12 – July 12
Support Acts: Charlie Sexton
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Creed’s Return: The Summer of 99 Tour

Tour Dates: July 9 – Aug. 20
Support Acts: 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Big Wreck, Mammoth WVH
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READ MORE: 22 Rock + Metal Bands Who Reunited in 2024

Danzig’s Unmissable Tour Experience

Tour Dates: March 21 – 30
Support Acts: Down, Abbath, Cro-Mags
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Damiano David: Concerts to Remember

Tour Dates: Nov. 21 – Dec. 16
Support Acts: None Listed
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Death Rattle: A Journey Through Metal

Tour Dates: Jan. 10 – Feb. 1
Support Acts: Ashes of the Priest
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The Devil Wears Prada: A Must-See Tour

Tour Dates: April 17 – May 16
Support Acts: Erra, Kingdom of Giants, Acres
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Free Throw: Catch Them Live

Tour Dates: March 28 – April 26
Support Acts: Ben Quad, Harrison Gordon
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Ghostkid: Experience the Energy

Tour Dates: Jan. 28 – Feb. 8
Support Acts: HAWK, Crucifiction
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: A Legendary Residency

Tour Dates: June 13 – 21
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
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Magnolia Park: Join the Tour Adventure

Tour Dates: April 15 – May 20
Support Acts: Hot Milk, Savage Hands, South Arcade
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Michael Monroe: A Rock Icon’s Tour

Tour Dates: April 2 – 13
Support Acts: None Listed
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Palaye Royale: An Unforgettable Concert Experience

Tour Dates: Feb. 2 – March 9
Support Acts: Johnnie Guilbert
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Chuck Ragan: Rocking the Road Again

Tour Dates: March 18 – April 6
Support Acts: Cory Branan, Nate Bergman
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Shiner: Experience the Live Atmosphere

Tour Dates: Jan. 9 – 12
Support Acts: Various Artists
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Slow Joy: A Tour You Don’t Want to Miss

Tour Dates: Feb. 5 – 23
Support Acts: None Listed
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Soul Coughing: A Live Musical Experience

Tour Dates: April 9 – 26
Support Acts: None Listed
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Ringo Starr + His All-Starr Band: A Musical Journey

Tour Dates: June 12 – 25
Support Acts: None Listed
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Static Dress: A Unique Live Experience

Tour Dates: April 17 – May 11
Support Acts: Soul Blind
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Steel Panther: Rocking the Stage Again

Tour Dates: March 5 – 28
Support Acts: None Listed
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Styx and Kevin Cronin: A Legendary Collaboration

Tour Dates: May 28 – Aug. 24
Support Acts: Don Felder
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System of a Down: A Must-See Stadium Tour

Tour Dates: Aug. 27 – Sept. 5
Support Acts: Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Polyphia, Whip
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Tyr: A Journey Through Progressive Metal

Tour Dates: Feb. 13 – March 5
Support Acts: Æther Realm
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The Used: Celebrating 25 Years of Rock

Tour Dates: April 3 – May 16
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: The band’s 25th Anniversary Tour features three albums (Self-Titled, In Love and Death, Lies for the Liars) over three nights at each stop.
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Rick Wakeman: A Masterclass of Musical Talent

Tour Dates: March 27 – April 17
Support Acts: None Listed
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While She Sleeps: A Power-Packed Tour

Tour Dates: April 2 – 30
Support Acts: Bury Tomorrow, Vended
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Additional Notable Events in 2025

* The Boardwalk Rock Fest will see Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Nickelback, and Shinedown co-headlining the inaugural event on May 17-18, 2025, in Ocean City, Md. This festival will also feature Halestorm, Bush, Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, and 3 Doors Down.
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* The Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced another wave of performers, welcoming Rotting Christ, Chimaira, Scour, Tesseract, and Evil Dead among others, taking place May 16-18 at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom.
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* The LDB Fest 2025 will be headlined by Basement, Cold World, and Superheaven on April 25 and 26 at the Triple Crown Pavilion in Louisville. Additional acts include Fury, Glare, Godshate, High Vis, and more.
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* Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison have announced the first guests for their Above Ground benefit concert, where they will be performing The Cars and The New York Dolls’ debut albums. Special guests include Billy Howerdel, Billy Idol, Duff McKagan, Elliott Easton, Jerry Cantrell, Jerry Harrison, Josh Freese, Mark McGrath, Steve Stevens, Tommy Henriksen, and Glen Sobel. This event is scheduled for Jan. 25 at Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre.
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* Tom Morello will perform two full “electric band” sets on Feb. 6 and 7 at Anaheim’s House of Blues and Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre.
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* Randy Blythe has expanded his spoken word book tour with new dates scheduled between Feb. 19 and March 14, promoting his book Just Beyond the Light.
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* Unfortunately, Category 7 has canceled their first-ever tour, which was set to begin on March 6 in Baltimore, citing lower-than-expected ticket sales as the reason for this decision