8 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Week (Nov. 17-23, 2023)

Happy Thanksgiving weekend and a joyous Black Friday to you! And today we give thanks for more tours! In an abbreviated week, there are still bands announcing plans to hit the road in the future, and what better time to pick up tickets than on the biggest shopping weekend of the year.

This week, we’ve got rock legends The Rolling Stones revealing a new leg of North American dates, longtime punk favorites NOFX adding more shows to their farewell touring and the remaining members of Issues revealing their intent to play and handful of dates before calling it a career. Plus, several more festivals have announced more bands playing their 2024 events and there are a few specialty shows as well.

Which shows will you be seeing? Head down below to see the latest tour and festival announcements and get ready to enjoy some great live music.

Escuela Grind

Supporting Acts: Come Meirda (Jan. 10-15), Slow Pulse (Jan. 10-Jan. 26), Bonginator (Jan. 16-Feb. 13), Frog Mallet (Jan. 16-18), Take Offense (Jan. 24-Feb. 17), Brat (Feb. 8-17)Ticketing Info: Here

Jan. 10 – Middletown, N.Y. @ Quinnz PinzJan. 11 – Amityville, N.Y. @ Amityville Music HallJan. 12 – Mechanicsburg, Pa. @ Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.Jan. 13 – Washington, D.C. @ SongbyrdJan. 14 – Columbia, S.C. @ New Brookland TavernJan. 15 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Bogg’s SocialJan. 16 – New Orleans, La. @ SiberiaJan. 17 – Houston, Texas @ Eighteen Ten OjemenJan. 18 – Dallas, Texas @ Cheap SteaksJan. 19 – Austin, Texas @ MohawkJan. 20 – San Antonio, Texas @ Vibes UndergroundJan. 21 – El Paso, Texas @ Dungeon Hell PasoJan. 22 – Albuquerque, N.M. @ The LaunchpadJan. 23 – Mesa, Ariz. @ Nile UndergroundJan. 24 – San Diego, Calif. @ Brick By BrickJan. 25 – Santa Ana, Calif. @ La SantaJan. 26 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ The ParamountJan. 27 – Fresno, Calif. @ Full CircleJan. 28 – Oakland, Calif. @ 9 LivesJan. 29 – Eugene, Ore. @ John Henry’sJan. 30 – Portland, Ore. @ TwilightJan. 31 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ The CobaltFeb. 1 – Seattle, Wash. @ Vera ProjectFeb. 2 – Boise, Idaho @ The ShredderFeb. 3 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Salt City SeamersFeb. 4 – Denver, Colo. @ Moe’sFeb. 5 – Omaha, Neb. @ Reverb LoungeFeb. 6 – Sioux Falls, S.D. @ RemedyFeb. 7 – Des Moines, Iowa @ Lefty’s Live MusicFeb. 8 – Chicago, Ill. @ ReggiesFeb. 9 – Detroit, Mich. @ SanctuaryFeb. 10 – Indianapolis, Ind. @ Atomic BowlingFeb. 11 – Columbus, Ohio @ Ace Of CupsFeb. 12 – Cleveland, Ohio @ No ClassFeb. 13 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ The Shred ShedFeb. 14 – York, Pa. @ Skid Row GarageFeb. 15 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Kung Fu NecktieFeb. 16 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ TV EyeFeb. 17 – Boston, Mass @ Sonia

Firewind

Supporting Acts: Edge of Paradise, Immortal GuardianNotes: The band is supporting their Stand United album, due March 1.Ticketing Info: Here

April 12 – Manchester, N.H. @ ANGERL CITY MUSIC HALLApril 13 – Reading, Pa. @ REVERBApril 14 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ CRAFTHOUSEApril 16 – Westland, Mich. @ TOKEN LOUNGEApril 17 – Hobart, Ind. @ HOBART ART THEATERApril 20 – Peoria, Ill. @ REVIVAL MUSIC HALLApril 21 – Joliet, Ill. @ THE FORGEApril 23 – Denver, Colo. @ HQApril 25 – San Diego, Calif. @ BRICK BY BRICKApril 26 – Anaheim, Calif. @ THE PARISH @ HOUSE OF BLUESApril 27 – W. Hollywood, Calif. @ WHISKY A GO GOApril 28 – San Francisco, Calif. @ DNA LOUNGEMay 01 – Austin, Texas @ COME AND TAKE IT LIVEMay 02 – Dallas, Texas @ GRANADA THEATER (SUNDOWN ROOM)May 03 – San Antonio, Texas @ ROLLING OAKS EVENT CENTERMay 06 – Houston, Texas @ WAREHOUSE LIVE

Godsmack

Supporting Acts: Bastian Da CruzNotes: The band’s upcoming “Vibez” tour is expected to be a primarily “stripped back” but not entirely acoustic run. More dates announced soon.Ticketing Info: Here

Feb. 15 – Tulsa, Okla. @ Hard Rock LiveFeb. 17 – Shawnee, Okla. @ Grand Casino & Hotel Events CenterFeb. 18 – Thackerville, Okla. @ Winstar Casino

Gorod

Supporting Acts: Wormhole, Hath, ExistTicketing Info: Here

Jan. 12 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ MilkboyJan. 13 – Baltimore, Md. @ The CrownJan. 14 – Charlotte, N.C. @ The MilestoneJan. 15 – Knoxville, Tenn. @ BrickyardJan. 16 – Nashville, Tenn. @ The EndJan. 18 – Dallas, Texas @ Haltom TheaterJan. 20 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Pub Rock LiveJan. 21 – San Diego, Calif. @ Brick By BrickJan. 22 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ 1720Jan. 23 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ The Usual PlaceJan. 25 – Albuquerque, N.M. @ LaunchpadJan. 26 – El Paso, Texas @ RockhouseJan. 27 – San Antonio, Texas @ Vibe’s UndergroundJan. 28 – Houston, Texas @ White Oak

Issues

Supporting Acts: None ListedNotes: The remaining members of Issues will be playing a trio of farewell shows.Ticketing Info: Here

Jan. 19 – Anaheim, Calif. @ House of BluesJan. 20 – Chicago, Ill. @ House of BluesJan. 27 – Atlanta, Ga, @ Masquerade

NOFX

Supporting Acts: None listed but “very special guests” advertisedNotes: These dates have been added on to NOFX’s Final Tour.Ticketing Info: Here

April 6 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Panther IslandApril 13 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Pioneer Park *June 29 – Portland, Ore. @ Waterfront ParkJune 30 – Portland, Ore. @ Waterfront ParkJuly 20 – Denver, Colo. @ The StockyardsJuly 21 – Denver, Colo. @ The StockyardsAug. 10 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Fan Park at Ice DistrictAug. 11 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Fan Park at Ice DistrictAug. 23 – Montreal, Quebec @ Parc OlympiqueAug. 24 – Montreal, Quebec @ Parc OlympiqueAug. 31 – Brockton (Boston), Mass. @ Campanelli StadiumSept. 1 – Brockton (Boston), Mass. @ Campanelli StadiumOct. 4 – San Pedro (Los Angeles), Calif. @ Berth 46Oct. 5 – San Pedro (Los Angeles), Calif. @ Berth 46Oct. 6 – San Pedro (Los Angeles), Calif. @ Berth 46

* No craft beer tasting at this event.

The Rolling Stones

Supporting Acts: None Listed.Notes: The dates come in support of their Hackney Diamonds album.Ticketing Info: Here

April 28 – Houston, Texas @ NRG StadiumMay 2 – New Orleans, La. @ Jazz FestMay 7 – Glendale, Ariz. @ State Farm StadiumMay 11 – Las Vegas, Nev. @ Allegiant StadiumMay 15 – Seattle, Wash. @ Lumen FieldMay 23 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ Metlife StadiumMay 30 – Foxboro, Mass. @ Gillette StadiumJune 3 – Orlando, Fla. @ Camping World StadiumJune 7 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Mercedes-Benz StadiumJune 11 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Lincoln Financial FieldJune 15 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Cleveland Browns StadiumJune 20 – Denver, Colo. @ Empower Field at Mile HighJune 27 – Chicago, Ill. @ Soldier FieldJuly 5 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ BC PlaceJuly 10 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ SOFI StadiumJuly 17 – Santa Clara, Calif. @ Levi’s ® Stadium

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Tyr

Supporting Acts: Trollfest, Aether Realm, The Dead Crew of OddwoodNotes: The dates come in support of the band’s Better Ballads album, due in spring 2024.Ticketing Info: Here

March 28 – Baltimore, Md. @ Baltimore SoundstageMarch 29 – New York, N.Y. @ Gramercy TheaterMarch 30 – Boston, Mass. @ Middle East DownstairsMarch 31 – Quebec City, Quebec @ La Source De La MartinièreApril 01 – Montreal, Quebec @ Studio TDApril 02 – Ottawa, Ontario @ Brass MonkeyApril 03 – Toronto, Ontario @ Horseshoe TavernApril 04 – Detroit, Mich. @ The SanctuaryApril 05 – Chicago, Ill. @ ReggiesApril 06 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ Skyway TheaterApril 07 – Winnipeg. Manitoba @ Park TheaterApril 08 – Regina, Saskatchewan @ The ExchangeApril 09 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Starlite RoomApril 10 – Calgary, Alberta @ DickensApril 12 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ The RickshawApril 13 – Seattle, Wash. @ El CorazonApril 14 – Portland, Ore. @ Bossanova BallroomApril 15 – Berkeley, Calif. @ CornerstoneApril 16 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ 1720April 17 – San Diego, Calif. @ Brick By BrickApril 18 – Mesa, Ariz. @ Nile TheaterApril 19 – TBCApril 20 – Austin, Texas @ Come And Take It LiveApril 21 – Dallas, Texas @ The GranadaApril 22 – Houston, Texas @ White Oak Music HallApril 24 – Orlando, Fla. @ ConduitApril 25 – Atlanta, Ga. @ The Masquerade (Hell)April 26 – Greensboro, N.C. @ Hangar 1819

Also of Note:

* The first wave of bands has been announced for the 2024 Milwaukee Metalfest, taking place May 16-19 at Milwaukee’s The Rave / Eagles Club. Mr. Bungle will be joined on the bill by Blind Guardian, Slaughter to Prevail, In Flames, Hatebreed, Deicide, Katatonia, Kamelot, Marduk, Possessed, Metal Church, Incantation, Skinless, The Red Chord, Heathen, Internal Bleeding, Embryonic Autopsy, Eyes of the Living and more.Ticketing Info: Here

* Speaking of festivals, the Osheaga Festival just revealed their 2024 headliners. Green Day, Noah Kahan and SZA will headline the three-day music festival Aug. 2-4 and Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal.Ticketing Info: Here

* Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme will lead the Music Saves Lives benefit on Dec. 4 at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, California. The night is being billed as “an acoustic all-star jam,” with special guests Brett Scallions (Fuel), Kevin Martin (Candlebox), Orianthi, Billy Morrison (Billy Idol), Julia Lage (Vixen), Jonathan Mover (Aretha Franklin) and Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs) all set to take part.Ticketing Info: Here

* JUNO winning rockers Anciients have announced a special 10th anniversary show celebrating their Heart of Oak debut album. Catch the band playing Dec. 8 at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, with support from Dead Quiet, Scalding and 1982.Ticketing Info: Here