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Bad Omens Announces 2026 North American Arena Tour

10/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bad Omens will launch a North American arena tour in Spring 2026, opening February 22 in Salt Lake City.
Beartooth and President will support the tour, visiting Denver, Toronto, and Philadelphia, before concluding March 27, 2026 in Oakland.
Presales began October 28, 2025, with general sales starting October 31, 2025.
Bad Omens' live performances contribute to a 14% rise in heavy rock's presence in arenas.

History

Historical Context

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) emerged in the late 1970s, revitalizing the heavy metal genre as bands like Iron Maiden and Def Leppard gained prominence. By 1982, Iron Maiden's album *The Number of the Beast* topped the UK charts, marking a cultural shift. This legacy continues today, as bands like Bad Omens tour, reflecting heavy metal's enduring influence and commercial success.

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Story summary

Bad Omens will launch a North American arena tour in Spring 2026, opening February 22 in Salt Lake City.
Beartooth and President will support the tour, visiting Denver, Toronto, and Philadelphia, before concluding March 27, 2026 in Oakland.
Presales began October 28, 2025, with general sales starting October 31, 2025.
Bad Omens' live performances contribute to a 14% rise in heavy rock's presence in arenas.

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