This week, the show business landscape has been electrified with major announcements regarding rock and metal tours, as well as significant festival lineups for 2025.
Leading the charge, Jerry Cantrell is set to embark on a North American tour to promote his solo album, I Want Blood. Additionally, Bryan Adams has revealed new dates for his Las Vegas residency, slated for 2025, promising to draw fans from far and wide.
One of the most exciting updates comes from the festival circuit, with the highly anticipated 2025 Sick New World festival lineup unveiled. Headliners include rock giants Linkin Park and Metallica, alongside performances from Queens of the Stone Age, Evanescence, and a reunion of Acid Bath, among others. This festival will take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 12, 2025.
In other festival news, the iconic Vans Warped Tour is making a comeback for its 30th anniversary in 2025, featuring three two-day stops in Washington D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando.
Unfortunately, the beloved Hangout Festival will not return, making way for a new event, the Sand in My Boots festival, backed by country star Morgan Wallen, scheduled for May 16-18, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Moreover, Coheed and Cambria have announced their annual cruise, set to sail from Miami to Cozumel from November 8-13, featuring multiple performances by the band and other artists.
Also, the Eagles continue to expand their Las Vegas Sphere residency with new dates added in March 2025, while Clutch will celebrate their album Blast Tyrant with four special shows in December.
As the show business scene evolves, these announcements highlight the resurgence of live music events and the continued passion of fans eager to attend.