Are you ready to experience unforgettable rock and metal concerts? This week, we are excited to announce 20 brand new tours that have just been revealed, offering fans an incredible lineup of performances. In addition to these exciting tours, there are special benefit concerts, a unique celebration featuring the Smashing Pumpkins, and the full lineup for the highly anticipated 2026 Emo’s Not Dead Cruise has finally been unveiled, promising an unforgettable journey through nostalgia.

At the forefront of this week’s announcements is the major news regarding Sleep Token, who have just unveiled their upcoming song and album. It’s worth noting that Vessel and his enigmatic bandmates will embark on a North American tour this fall, bringing their unique sound to audiences across the U.S.

In addition, Deftones have announced another leg of their tour, which is sure to be in high demand among fans. Meanwhile, Seether is gearing up for an exciting May lineup that features the talented Mammoth WVH and P.O.D., making it an unmissable event for rock lovers.

Additionally, fans can look forward to themed anniversary tours from Everclear and Michael Schenker, as well as new runs from emerging acts like The Native Howl and Speed. There’s also a fantastic co-headlining tour from Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns that promises to transport fans back to the vibrant ’80s rock scene.

As mentioned earlier, the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise lineup for 2026 has been announced, and it’s sure to bring tears of joy to the hearts of emo fans everywhere. The Smashing Pumpkins are set for a special residency where they will revisit their iconic album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in celebration of its 30th anniversary at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Additionally, Nickelback has joined the lineup for the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, adding to the excitement.

Are you ready to spend your concert dollars on these exciting new tours? Dive into the full list of announcements from the past week and start planning your concert calendar.

Catch the Brian Jonestown Massacre Live This Fall

Tour Dates: Sept. 3 – Nov. 24
Support Acts: None Listed
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Experience Cokus Live in Concert

Tour Dates: March 22 – June 21
Support Acts: Pale Horseman, Deepspacepilots, Argus, Apostle of Solitude
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Join Counting Crows for Their Summer Tour

Tour Dates: June 10 – Aug. 23
Support Acts: The Gaslight Anthem
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Get Ready for Deftones’ Exciting Tour

Tour Dates: Aug. 22 – Sept. 17
Support Acts: Phantogram, IDLES, The Barbarians of California
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Catch the Rising Stars: English Teacher

Tour Dates: Sept. 9 – 21
Support Acts: None Listed
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Celebrate Everclear’s 30th Anniversary of Sparkle and Fade

Tour Dates: Sept. 4 – Nov. 2
Support Acts: Local H, Sponge
Notes: 30th Anniversary Tour for Sparkle and Fade.
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Relive the Energy with Gorilla Biscuits

Tour Dates: May 23 – 25
Support Acts: Killing Time, Speed, The Mongoloids, By the Grace of God
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Get Ready for Haywire’s Upcoming Tour

Tour Dates: May 2 – Aug. 2
Support Acts: None Listed
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Experience the Thrill with Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns

Tour Dates: Aug. 28 – Oct. 4
Support Acts: None Listed
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Join Cyndi Lauper for a Summer of Hits

Tour Dates: July 15 – Aug. 30
Support Acts: Jake Wesley Rogers
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Celebrate 20 Years of Minus the Bear

Tour Dates: Oct. 4 – Nov. 29
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: 20th Anniversary of Menos El Oso
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Discover New Sounds with The Native Howl

Tour Dates: June 5 – 28
Support Acts: Tejon Street Corner Thieves
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Celebrate a Decade with Mike Protich’s Acoustic Shows

Tour Dates: June 5 – 7
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: Acoustic Shows Celebrating 10 Years of Red Sun Rising’s Polyester Zeal album.
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Join Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol for a Unique Experience

Tour Dates: March 15 – July 26
Support Acts: None Listed
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Don’t Miss Michael Schenker’s “My Years With UFO” Tour

Tour Dates: Sept. 5 – Oct. 12
Support Acts: Armored Saint
Notes: “My Years With UFO” tour
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Catch Seether Live with Special Guests

Tour Dates: May 3 – 31
Support Acts: Mammoth WVH, P.O.D., Nonpoint
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Experience the Enigmatic Sleep Token Live

Tour Dates: Sept. 16 – Oct. 11
Support Acts: None Listed
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Feel the Rush with Speed’s Upcoming Tour

Tour Dates: April 11 – June 1; Oct. 2
Support Acts: Whispers
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Join Sunny Day Real Estate for a Nostalgic Tour

Tour Dates: May 28 – June 14; Sept. 3 – 24
Support Acts: None Listed
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Celebrating 50 Years of Zebra

Tour Dates: March 14 – Nov. 26
Support Acts: None Listed
Notes: 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
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Important Concerts and Events to Remember

* Billy Corgan has announced that Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate 30 years of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by teaming up with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for a series of concerts. The shows will take place Nov. 21-30 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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* The lineup for the 2026 Emo’s Not Dead Cruise is set. The Used, Underoath, Story of the Year, Senses Fail, Dance Gavin Dance, August Burns Red, Mom Jeans, Four Year Strong, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Anberlin and plenty more will hop on board the Norwegian Joy sailing from Miami to Costa Maya, Mexico between Jan. 22-26.
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* Nickelback are the latest addition to the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The band will play the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota on
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* Sebastian Bach will headline the Rock From the Heart benefit with support from Aortic Fire, raising funds for awareness of aortic and heart valve disease. The show is set for May 3 at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
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* Raven Drum Foundation have announced the lineup for their second annual benefit show taking place April 25 at the Cutting Room in New York. Def Leppard‘s Rick Allen will be joined by Peter Criss, The Joe Bouchard Band with Albert Bouchard (former members of Blue Oyster Cult) featuring Mickey Curry (Hall & Oates, Bryan Adams), Mountain‘s Corky Laing, R&B legend Bernard Purdie, Saturday Night Live‘s Christine Olhman, Shawn Pelton, Carlton Jumel Smith, Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett), Devon Maria (Debbie Gibson), Kasim Sulton (Joan Jett, Todd Rundgren) and surprise guests.
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