Full Breakdown
Upcoming Rock and Metal Tours and Collaborations
9/6/2025, 1:44:57 PM
New Tours Announced for 2025 and 2026
The rock and metal touring landscape is set to expand significantly in the coming years, with several notable announcements. Alter Bridge has revealed their first leg of U.S. tour dates in support of their upcoming self-titled album, featuring support from Sevendust, Filter, and Tim Montana. This tour is scheduled for April 25 to May 24, 2025. Additionally, Agnostic Front is planning a late 2025 tour with Raw Brigade and Violent Way as opening acts.
In the festival circuit, the eighth annual Hell's Heroes festival will take place from March 19-21, 2026, at Houston's White Oak Music Hall, featuring acts such as Loudness, Blood Fire Death, and Doro. The Tennessee Metal Devastation Festival will also see Filth headlining on October 11, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee.
Notable Collaborations and Releases
In a significant collaboration, Poppy, Amy Lee of Evanescence, and Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox have teamed up for a new single titled "End of You," released via Sumerian Records. This track showcases the unique vocal styles of all three artists and is part of a broader trend of high-profile collaborations in the rock genre.
Def Leppard is also in the studio working on their 13th studio album, with plans to release the lead single ahead of their Las Vegas residency in February 2025. Frontman Joe Elliott indicated that the album will not be released until late 2026 or early 2027, but fans can expect new music in the interim.
Upcoming Concerts in Paris
The Paris concert scene is gearing up for a metal takeover in 2026, with several key performances lined up. Saxon will reschedule their concert to May 17, 2026, at the Zénith de La Villette due to health issues affecting lead singer Biff Byford. Other anticipated shows include Airbourne, Lorna Shore, and a unique tribute performance by Stahlzeit, the only Rammstein tribute band.
Jinjer's European Duél Tour
Jinjer, the Ukrainian metal band, is set to embark on their European Duél Tour in early 2026, featuring special guests Unprocessed and Textures. This tour marks Jinjer's return to European stages after a six-year hiatus and will promote their latest album, Duél, which has already garnered significant acclaim and streaming success.
Conclusion
The rock and metal genres are poised for an exciting period with numerous tours, collaborations, and festival appearances on the horizon. Fans can look forward to a vibrant concert calendar and new music from some of their favorite artists, ensuring that the spirit of rock continues to thrive.
