Full Breakdown
Major North American Tours Announced for Spring 2026
11/20/2025, 2:50:28 PM
Emperor and Blood Incantation's North American Tour
Norwegian black metal pioneers Emperor will embark on a 12-date tour starting March 27, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, and concluding on April 12 in Los Angeles, California. The tour will feature support from the U.S. extreme metal band Blood Incantation. Emperor's tour includes stops in Montreal, Worcester, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Nashville, and Austin. Despite not releasing new music since 2001, Emperor continues to maintain a robust touring schedule.
Lamb of God with Special Guests
Lamb of God will kick off their North American tour on March 17, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland, concluding on April 26 in Boston, Massachusetts. This tour will feature special guests Kublai Khan TX, Fit for an Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg on select dates. The tour will cover major cities including Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, and Nashville. Lamb of God is known for their intense live performances and their latest single, "Sepsis," released last month.
ZZ Top's Co-Headlining Tour with Dwight Yoakam
ZZ Top will co-headline the "Dos Amigos Tour" with country artist Dwight Yoakam, starting March 26, 2026, in Brookings, South Dakota, and wrapping up on May 23 in Huntington, West Virginia. This tour will include 15 shows primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. ZZ Top's recent announcement follows their return to touring after welcoming back drummer Frank Beard, who had been sidelined due to health issues.
Black Label Society's Extensive Tour
Led by Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society will commence their North American tour on February 27, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, and will continue through mid-May, covering over 30 cities. The tour will include stops in Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Calgary, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and Philadelphia. Black Label Society's last album, "Doom Crew Inc.," was released in 2022.
Angel Du$t's Headlining Tour
Melodic hardcore band Angel Du$t will launch their North American tour on February 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C., concluding on April 6 in Boston, Massachusetts. The tour will feature various opening acts, including Crown Of Thornz and Negative Approach, across select dates. This tour coincides with the release of their new album, "Cold 2 The Touch," set to drop on February 13, 2026.
Mötley Crüe's "Carnival of Sins" Tour
Mötley Crüe has announced "The Return of the Carnival of Sins" tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005-2006 tour and the band's 45th anniversary. The tour will begin on July 17, 2026, in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and will feature stops in cities such as Buffalo, Toronto, West Palm Beach, and Dallas, concluding on September 26 in Ridgefield, Washington. Special guests Tesla and Extreme will join the tour, which aims to support youth arts initiatives through the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative.
Conclusion
The Spring 2026 tour announcements reflect a vibrant music scene, with established bands and emerging artists set to engage fans across North America. Ticket sales for these tours will begin shortly, with various pre-sale options available for eager fans.
