After an overwhelming demand to their ‘Life Burns Faster No Repeat Weekends’ residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas Metallica has announced 16 more dates set for 2027.

Visit metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaSphere for further information, enhanced experiences, travel packages and more.  

Metallica’s standing at the vanguard of new and unique live experiences has seen the band play to millions of fans across all seven continents in every shape and size of venue imaginable. Their current M72 World Tour has played to more than 4 million fans from Europe and North America to the Pacific Rim and Middle East since its spring 2023 kick-off, its performances and production universally hailed as among the best of Metallica’s 40+ years of traversing the globe.

The band’s Sphere residency will see live staples and surprises spanning the Metallica catalog enhanced by the venue’s immersive technologies that will allow fans to experience the sound and fury of the band’s live performance in new experiential dimensions. Whether you’ve seen Metallica from the upper reaches of a stadium or arena, at an intimate club or theater gig or from the famed Snake Pit surrounded by the 360-degree M72 stage, Sphere’s technology, including the world’s highest resolution LED display that wraps up, over and around the audience; Sphere Immersive Sound, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest; and multi-sensory 4D technology, will present a wholly unique and entirely new Metallica experience for all who attend — including James, Lars, Kirk and Robert.

Metallica co-founder/drummer Lars Ulrich commented, “About 12 seconds into the opening night of  Sphere with U2 back in ‘23, I thought ‘We have to do this, it’s completely uncharted territory!’ This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world in six months time, and way fuckin’ psyched to go next level!” 

METALLICA
LIFE BURNS FASTER
LIVE AT SPHERE

October 1 & 3
October 8 & 10
October 15 & 17
October 22 & 24
October 29 & 31
November 5 & 7
January 28 & 30
February 4 & 6
February 18 & 20
February 25 & 27
March 4 & 6
March 11 & 13

Kittie will be hitting the road across the US this summer to celebrate 30 years as band on their ‘Legacy Of Fire’ headlining tour. It’ll be the bands first full headlining tour in more than ten years. Kingdom of Giants and Gore will join as special guests across all dates.

Pre-Sales start Tuesday, March 3rd with tickets going on general sale at 10am local on Friday, March 6th HERE. 

Commenting on today’s epic announcement, the band share 

“We’re excited to announce our Legacy of Fire tour on the eve of our 30th anniversary as a band. Thirty years ago, we ignited a spark. Three decades later, that fire is still burning, stronger and more focused than ever. Legacy of Fire is a celebration of every stage, every struggle, and every fan who carried us forward. Coming back to the US + Canada for our first full headline tour over a decade feels incredible. We’re ready to honor our history while ushering in the next chapter!”

LEGACY OF FIRE TOUR: 30 YEARS OF KITTIE

W/ Special Guests Kingdom Of Giants and Gore

Sat, Jun 6 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant

Mon, Jun 8 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre

Tue, Jun 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

Fri, Jun 12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

Sat, Jun 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater

Mon, Jun 15 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre

Tue, Jun 16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

Thu, Jun 18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

Fri, Jun 19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

Sat, Jun 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

Sun, Jun 21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage

Tue, Jun 23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza

Wed, Jun 24 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

Fri, Jun 26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall

Sat, Jun 27 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield

Christian metalcore 2000s favorites Sleeping Giant have announced a reunion for the bands 20th anniversary.

The band posted on their social media :

2 nights. Different albums each night. SG FOREVER.

Each night will feature different support lineups, announcing in the coming weeks.

We’re looking forward to celebrating 20 years with you. We are grateful for your love and support over the last two decades.

June 19 & June 20
The Glasshouse
Pomona, California

Pre-sale tickets are available now at http://www.sleepingxgiant.com
Pre-sale code: SGFOREVER

General on sale at 9am PST/12pm EST on Monday.

Meet & Greet bundle upgrade available now, includes limited edition vinyl. *Doesn’t include GA ticket*

Amid the ongoing stream of controversy relating to Brew Ha Ha Productions’ financial contributions to the Trump administration, Punk In The Park has officially cancelled their 2026 road shows. This came after bands spoke out against the fest dropping off of the dates, including The Adicts who dropped off today shortly before the cancellation. You also had the Dead Kennedys stating they were against what the fest stood for but wouldn’t cancel because it wasn’t fair to fans.

A statement from Punk in the Park organizers was posted on their social media :

“It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the Punk in the Park Road Show events scheduled for 2026.

“These shows were something we truly believed in, and we know how much they meant to many of you. Unfortunately, the current climate surrounding the events has created challenges that make it impossible for us to move forward in a way that delivers the experience our fans, artists, and partners deserve.

“This is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved. Our goal as always been to bring people together through music, community, and shared passion – and it’s painful when circumstances prevent that from happening.

“All ticket holders will receive full refunds automatically at their original point of purchase within the next week. No action is required.

“We want to sincerely thank the fans who supported us, the bands who stood with us, and the crews who worked hard behind the scenes. Your belief in these events has meant more than you know.

“We hope this is not the end of Punk in the Park, but rather a pause while we regroup and look toward the future.”

Rising country metal mash up band Cody Parks And Dirty South have announced they’ll be opening for everyones favorite raunchy hair metal act Steel Panther this Spring.

Tickets are on sale now. See all tour dates below.

Drawing inspiration from legends like Mötley Crüe, Ratt, and Pantera… Cody Parks and The Dirty South inject heavy riffs and explosive breakdowns into country music, transforming Nashville’s Music Row into a Sunset Strip-worthy phenomenon. Their 2023 EP, Smothered & Covered, turned heads with singles climbing to #2 and #7 on iTunes, earning them a spot in the social media spotlight and growing their Spotify listener base to over 190,000 monthly fans.

Tour Dates
March 18 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Club 5
March 20 –  Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
March 21 – Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo Center
March 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
March 24 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
March 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Eqyptian Room
March 27 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
March 28 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
March 30 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater
April 2 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
April 3 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
April 4 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore
April 5 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
April 7 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
April 8 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
April 10 – Austin, TX- Emo’s
April 11 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
April 12 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
April 14 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge
April 15 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
April 17 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
April 18 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
April 19 – Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
April 21 – Bowling Green, OH  -Cla-Zel Theater
April 22 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
April 24 – Richmond, VA – The National
April 25 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
April 28 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
April 29? – Foxborough, MA – Six String
April 30 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
May 1 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

Punk legends Pennywise are making a stacked west tour this spring bringing fellow legends Circle Jerks and H2O along for the ride.

Tickets for the upcoming run are on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time. An artist-presale begins today at 12 noon pacific (code: BROHYMN). Tickets and additional information are available at Pennywisdom.com.

West Coast 2026 tour dates:

May 8 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore

May 9 Berkeley, CA UC Theatre

May 10 Sacramento, CA Channel 24

May 13 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren

May 15 San Diego, CA Soma

May 16 Anaheim, CA House of Blues

May 17 Anaheim, CA House of Blues

Full list of upcoming tour dates:

March 20 Santiago, CL Teatro Caupolicán

March 22 Buenos Aries, AR Groove

March 24 Porto Alegre, BR URB Stage

March 25 Florianópolis, BR Life Club Floripa

March 27 Curitiba, BR Piazza Notte

March 28 São Paulo, BR Terra SP

March 29 Rio de Janeiro, BR Sacadura 154

March 31 São Paulo, BR Audio

May 8 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore

May 9 Berkeley, CA UC Theatre

May 10 Sacramento, CA Channel 24

May 13 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren

May 15 San Diego, CA Soma

May 16 Anaheim, CA House of Blues

May 17 Anaheim, CA House of Blues

May 22 Brasília, BR Pořao Do Rock Festival

May 29 – 30 Pont Rouge, QC Red Bridge Fest

June 28 London, UK Crystal Palace Park

June 30 Lisbon, PT Coliseu dos Recreios

July 1 Madrid, ES Riviera

July 2 Barcelona, ES Razzmatazz

July 18 Salt Lake City, UT Zions Bank Stadium