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Sammy Hagar has reworked his upcoming U.K. run, scaling things down in size but upgrading the overall experience. The revised dates for the Best Of All Worlds tour focus on smaller, tech-driven venues, drawing directly from the setup used during his recent Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live.

The July 2026 shows will now take place at Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall, Manchester’s O2 Apollo, and a multi-night stand in London at the new British Airways ARC. The London run, scheduled for July 9–12, will see the band among the first to headline the venue.

The lineup remains a heavyweight mix: Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff. Together, they bring a set built around decades of material, including a strong focus on Van Halen-era songs.

Hagar explained the reasoning behind the shift: “After waiting 30 years to come back, we really wanted to get this right. Several factors pushed us toward revising this tour, but after wrapping our Las Vegas residency last month at Dolby Live, where the sound, the technology, and the more intimate size really lets us connect with the audiences, it was clear that we wanted to deliver an experience like that for our fans in England.”

He continued: “When I heard our promoter was opening a similar tech-forward venue in London, that really sealed the deal for me. Three nights, a fresh set every night, and I get to stay in London, one of my favorite cities in the world, for a week. That’s the Best of All Worlds!”

This marks Sammy Hagar’s first U.K. tour since 1996. The setlist is expected to pull heavily from across his career, with tracks like “Why Can’t This Be Love”, “5150”, “Best Of Both Worlds”, and “I Can’t Drive 55” all in the mix. It also brings something U.K. fans haven’t seen in decades — Hagar performing Van Halen material live, something he last did there during the band’s Wembley Stadium shows 30 years ago.

Tickets go on sale April 24 here, with fans who bought tickets for the original dates receiving priority presale access and a 10% merchandise offer for the new shows.

With the updated approach, the focus is clear: tighter rooms, better sound, and a closer connection between band and crowd.

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U.K. thrash veterans Acid Reign are set to return with a new record, Daze Of The Week, arriving May 15 through Back On Black. It marks their first full-length release since 2019’s The Age Of Entitlement and continues the band’s second chapter after their long hiatus.

The first taste of the album comes in the form of the single “Fantastic Passion”, which is now available to stream.

Frontman Howard “H” Smith, the only remaining original member, spoke openly about the process behind the new material: “In all my 41 years in this band — yes 41! — I have never been more excited by the prospect of anything than releasing ‘Daze Of The Week’ on the unsuspecting thrash metal public. It’s been two years in the making and at times I thought it might never even see the light of day. Every note of every performance in every song has been lovingly captured by our sixth member producer Jayce Lewis and we couldn’t be happier with the results.”

He continued: “This one is for every single thrasher around the world who thought that albums like this couldn’t be made anymore. They can, we have, you’re welcome.”

Formed in 1985, Acid Reign built their name as part of the U.K. thrash scene’s so-called “Big Four,” alongside Onslaught, Sabbat, and Xentrix. Their early run included releases like The Fear, Obnoxious, and the debut mini-album Moshkinstein, before closing that era with The Worst Of Acid Reign.

Back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, the band shared stages with acts such as Nuclear Assault, Dark Angel, Exodus, Flotsam And Jetsam, Death Angel, and Candlemass. Their initial run came to an end in 1991 after a final show at the London Marquee, as the U.K. thrash scene slowed down.

After re-emerging from a 24-year break, Acid Reign wasted no time getting active again. Tracks like “Plan Of The Damned” and “The Man Who Became Himself” helped reintroduce them, while constant touring across the U.K. and Europe rebuilt their reputation. Their performance at Bloodstock 2016, headlining the Sophie Stage, became a standout moment, reinforcing their status as a high-energy live act known for chaotic pits and constant stage diving.

Lineup changes have reshaped the band since The Age Of Entitlement. Guitarists Paul Chanter and Cooky, along with drummer Marc Jackson, have all exited. The current version of the band features lead guitarist Matt Smith, drummer Johnny Grimley (formerly of Shrapnel), and rhythm guitarist Darren Mcgillivray, a longtime fan who previously supported the band with Wrath Of Man. Alongside H and bassist Pete Dee, this lineup forms what the band refers to as Acid Reign 3.0.

Producer Jayce Lewis returned once again, traveling from New York to work on the album. He described the sessions as “a chance to work with a band that sounded reborn.”

That sense of renewal wasn’t guaranteed. H addressed the uncertainty surrounding the lineup shakeups: “There were times, specifically when Marc and Cooky left at the same time, I really did wonder if it was time to call it quits. That was quickly followed by, ‘No way. No way am I letting circumstance dictate when this band’s career ends. We will decide.’”

With Daze Of The Week, Acid Reign push forward with a refreshed lineup and a clear intent: deliver thrash that feels current without losing its roots.

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Foreigner have released a new version of “Feels Like The First Time” as the lead single from In The Eye Of The Storm, the official soundtrack to their upcoming 50th-anniversary concert film. The album is set for release on 07/17 via Sun Records/Virgin Records.

What makes this recording stand out is who’s on it: three generations of Foreigner frontmen sharing the same track. Original vocalist Lou Gramm, twenty-year veteran Kelly Hansen, and current lead singer Luis Maldonado all appear, making it a rare snapshot of the band’s vocal history across five decades. An accompanying video features footage from the forthcoming concert film.

The film itself was captured at Ellis Island and Brooklyn’s DUMBO House, with the Statue of Liberty looming in the background. Produced by Vertigo Live Productions, it’s headed to theaters worldwide in summer 2026 — but it nearly fell apart before a note was played. As the band was ready to take the stage, a storm swept across New York Harbor, bringing torrential rain, thunder, and lightning. They pushed through it anyway, and the result is what the band is calling one of the most charged performances of their career.

Foreigner also announced limited-edition anniversary merchandise to coincide with the single’s release.

On the same day the single dropped, Foreigner‘s new musical, “Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical,” opened at the Little Theater on Long Island University’s Post campus, where it will run for 11 performances.

The vocalist situation in Foreigner has seen considerable change in recent years. Hansen announced his departure last May during the band’s appearance on the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice,” where he also introduced Luis Maldonado as his replacement. Before joining Foreigner, Maldonado was best known as the guitarist for Train and for his work with Lisa Marie Presley. Hansen had been with the band since 2005, when he replaced founding singer Lou Gramm.

Founding guitarist Mick Jones, the only remaining original member, has been absent from the band’s live shows since 2022. He revealed in February 2024 that he is dealing with Parkinson’s disease, following earlier health issues that included heart surgery in 2012.

Over their career, Foreigner has moved more than 80 million albums worldwide. Their catalog includes “Hot Blooded,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent,” “Feels Like The First Time,” and the global chart-topper “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

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Queensrÿche vocalist Todd La Torre and guitarist Michael Wilton sat down with SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk” on April 16 to give fans a progress report on the band’s next studio album, the follow-up to 2022’s Digital Noise Alliance.

La Torre laid out where things stand (transcribed by Blabbermouth): “There’s a ton of songs that I have to write lyrics and melodies for, which I’ve been doing some of that at home, tracking ideas, showing the guys some stuff. So we’ve got songs in demo form. Really good stuff, really exciting stuff that I’m looking forward to digging in when we get home. But, yeah, [we’re] just working on a new record.”

He went on to address the challenge of writing while keeping a full touring schedule: “You know how it goes — [we’re doing lots of] fly dates [in between working on new music]. The days when you could take a year off and just focus on an album, those don’t exist anymore. So you’re trying to write in these little pockets of time and then have a home life and decompress your ears and chill out for a little bit. I can’t believe we’re already this far into the year. But, yeah, [we’re] just working on a new record. [We have] lots of fly dates [scheduled for later this year] and a European tour.”

Wilton backed that up, pointing to the relentless live calendar as the main obstacle: “We are so busy. And Todd said it right. It’s, like, every week you’ve got a show, you’ve got a show. You don’t have the time off — especially for Todd. In the ’80s and early ’90s and stuff, you had breaks of time where the vocalists could rest his voice. And it’s hard because hard rock bands, metal bands, whatever, these days, and the situation with the media and everything, you have to tour to stay alive… And so that being said, you’re always touring. We’re trying to write a record.”

“Plus, you have to coordinate with who’s recording the record, because [the producer is] busy, because all the other bands are in the same situation as we are. They’re touring and taking a week, 10 days off, and recording and then going back out on the road. So it’s a bit challenging. But this year we’re not doing any major USA ground tours. So we’re really concentrating on the record and then going to Europe.”

The band is once again working with producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris, who handled Condition Hüman (2015), The Verdict (2019), and Digital Noise Alliance. Wilton confirmed this back in January in a conversation with Mark Strigl.

On the musical direction of the new material, Wilton had this to say: “Well, we’re pushing the envelope. We don’t get a lot of standard radio play, so we’re just going for it. We’re keeping the progressive element, the melodic element, the heavy metal element. So it’s gonna be a killer album. But we’re trying to make it a little bit different than the previous one. So, fingers crossed.”

As for where they are in the process, Wilton said the band is somewhere between pre-production and actual recording: “Well, it’s a bit of both. We’re at a point where we know our sounds, so if it’s kept in the arrangement of the song, then you’re halfway there. But yeah, Queensrÿche likes to come up with, in the writing process at least, 15 to 20 songs. So that’s kind of where we are right now. We’re probably on the 13th idea right now. So we’re kicking ass.”

Wilton also spoke about the collaborative dynamic with fellow guitarist Mike Stone: “We’re both in the room with Zeuss, our producer. And if I have a song, I play my idea. We document it, get it recorded, and then I go, ‘Mike, it needs another part on top,’ and he comes up with something, and it complements, and then we just work together and just build the song. It’s great because you can bounce ideas off each other, and it’s not just one person saying, ‘It’s my way or the highway.’ It’s about getting the vibe and getting the right flavors of the music, and I’ll tell you what: Mike Stone does a great job. He can understand what I’m playing, and he knows that what we call Rÿche-ian sound.”

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After numerous world tours, 10 full-length albums, and globally recognized acclaim, unstoppable groove metal legends Devildriver remain full speed ahead in their second decade of decimation. Today, the band announces their explosive eleventh full-length, Strike and Kill, out July 10 via Napalm Records.

With the all-star lineup of frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara, virtuoso guitar duo of Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold, eruptive drummer Davier Ortega Perez, and the return of founding bass legend Jon Miller, Strike and Kill sees Devildriver return to their carnivorous origin, reigniting the incendiary sound that founded their legacy, a must-listen for all fans of the genre.

Dez Fafara on Strike and Kill: “My headspace hasn’t changed, I have not become complacent or soft in my view of the world or in my music. Metal is our outlet as listeners and writers, so on this record, we focused on ‘getting it all out’ lyrically and backing those lyrics with savage, relentless music that fuels the heavy California groove like no other. Devildriver has never sounded like any other band; we do our own thing in our own way, and I’m most proud of that. I’m so proud of these musicians, this music, and the vibe around this record. DevilDriver sounds like no one else out there right now, we are here to Strike and Kill!”

Alongside today’s announcement, they unleash the fierce album opener upon the masses. Debuting yesterday on SXM’s Liquid Metal, “Dig Your Own Grave” is a vitriolic onslaught of machine gun riffs and uncompromising aggression, lyrically lambasting fools responsible for their own undesirable fates. Full of piss and vinegar, this is Devildriver at maximum ferocity, giving listeners just a taste of the unspeakable carnage waiting within Strike and Kill.

About the track, Fafara states: “‘Dig Your Own Grave’ is about how one wrong decision, one wrong move can see your whole world turned upside down, effectively ‘digging’ your own grave… It’s that simple. It can also refer to how your decisions can fuck someone else. This is why there’s the line ‘Six feet ain’t deep enough for you,’ because only a deep, deep hole is fitting for what you’ve done or tried to do to others. Be careful when you choose to make decisions at midnight.”

Pre-order the album here.

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The Summer Of ’99 & Beyond Cruise is returning in 2027, and Scott Stapp and company have put together their most stacked lineup yet for what will be the fifth sailing of the fan-favourite rock event at sea.

In partnership with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, and set for April 17–21, 2027, the cruise departs from Miami aboard the Norwegian Joy, bound for Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas — and this time, very special guests Breaking Benjamin will join Creed at the top of a bill that reads like a greatest-hits playlist of late-’90s and early-2000s hard rock.

Sevendust, Hoobastank, Our Lady Peace, Hinder, Fuel, Drowning Pool, Fastball, Sponge, The Flys, and Ashes Of Billy round out the announcement, with more names still to come. Zach Myers of Shinedown will also appear, while Eddie Trunk and DJ Rock Feed return as hosts.

Creed — Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips — will headline with two pool deck sets. Given that all four previous editions sold out completely, anyone with even a passing interest in nabbing a cabin should move fast.

Alumni pre-sales open April 30–May 1 and May 4–5. First-round presale signups close May 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with final-round signups wrapping May 11. Public on-sale begins May 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET at summerof99cruise.com. A $100 saving is available during the presale window, with prices rising on May 13.

The first 850 cabins booked also get a choice of perks: an exclusive 30-minute Creed acoustic set, a photo with the band, or a 30-minute Q&A with Breaking Benjamin — subject to availability.

Beyond the onboard experience, cruisers will have the chance to enjoy a shore excursion to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, an idyllic private island paradise known for its white sand beaches and clear blue waters. Guests who purchase a beverage package will be able to use it for all-inclusive drinks on Great Stirrup Cay. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks before sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their reservation number.

Creed‘s post-reunion momentum has been impossible to ignore. Since officially reforming in July 2023, the band logged more than 60 dates in 2024, another 30 in 2025, and headlined their own two-day land festival — all while pulling record crowds. Their catalogue remains extraordinary on paper: Human Clay (1999) is RIAA diamond-certified with over 11 million U.S. sales, placing them in company with Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica. Weathered (2001) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. A reunion that hasn’t been about nostalgia, but more about a genuine return to form.

The cruise format suits them perfectly. It gives the band room to breathe, and gives fans a weekend-long immersive experience that a standard arena show simply can’t replicate.

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Iron Maiden have confirmed they will not be attending their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The reason is so entirely on-brand it barely needs explaining: they’ll be on tour in Australia. The band plays Melbourne on November 13 and Sydney on November 15, bracketing the ceremony on both sides without so much as a gap in the schedule.

Manager Rod Smallwood made the band’s position clear in a statement to Billboard:  “As the most observant have already noticed, the band will be on tour in Australia around the November date of the induction ceremony for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Los Angeles. In accepting, Iron Maiden made it very clear to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame that the fans always come first and that the shows will, of course, go on.

“We would like to assure all our fans in Australasia that the Australian and New Zealand dates will remain unaffected and we look forward to bringing the ‘Run For Your Lives’ tour to them on the penultimate stop of our 50th-anniversary celebrations,” Smallwood added.

Iron Maiden are among the performers inductees in the Rock Hall’s class of 2026, alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. The musicians being honored are Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, and Janick Gers, along with former members Dennis Stratton, Paul Di’Anno, Blaze Bayley, and Clive Burr.

When the induction was first announced, Smallwood set the tone: “We’d like to thank the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for including us (and former members who were all part of our story) in the 2026 roll call of inductees. Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognized and honored for any achievements within the music industry too!”

He added: “It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year as we continue our 50th-anniversary celebrations with our ‘Run For Your Lives’ world tour visiting the Americas and beyond. We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance, and support for over 50 years now! See you all, somewhere on tour.”

What makes all of this particularly enjoyable is the backstory. In 2018, Dickinson famously called the Rock Hall “an utter and complete load of bollocks” during a spoken-word show in Australia, insisting the institution is “run by a bunch of sanctimonious bloody Americans who wouldn’t know rock and roll if it hit them in the face.” He later clarified that his comments had been taken out of context, but didn’t exactly walk them back: “I’m really happy we’re not there, and I would never want to be there. If we’re ever inducted, I will refuse — they won’t bloody be having my corpse in there. Rock and roll music does not belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland. It’s a living, breathing thing, and if you put it in a museum, then it’s dead. It’s worse than horrible, it’s vulgar.”

Harris, for his part, has always been characteristically measured on the subject. “I don’t really think about it, to be honest. I think awards are things that are nice to have when you get them, but it’s not something you’re really striving for — it’s not what it’s about,” he told Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon. “It’s never been about that. It’s always been about just trying to make good music and go out and play good live shows, and that’s it, really.”

That Iron Maiden‘s entry into the Hall of Fame comes mid-tour, mid-anniversary, with Megadeth in tow and Australia as the excuse, is perhaps the most Maiden way this could have gone. The ceremony airs on ABC and Disney+ in December. The band will be soundchecking in Brisbane.

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After more than 40 eventful years of existence, Canada’s progressive sci-fi metal innovators Voïvod return with Symphonique, a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, set for release on June 5, 2026, worldwide via Century Media Records.

Symphonique, which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcases Voïvod’s pioneering futuristic metal with the strains of a symphony orchestra, and features a carefully curated Voïvod best-of setlist composed of 12 songs across 73 minutes, recorded live on June 4th, 2025, at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, Canada.

Offering a first taste of Simphonique,’ the band has shared the first single, “Forgotten In Space (Symphonique),” alongside an official visualizer curated by Cloud Motion Design.

Pre-order the album here.

Voïvod’s drummer and founding member Michel “Away” Langevin comments: “This live album with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra is a longtime dream turned reality. Thankfully, we will experience it again in 2027 with the Orchestre Symphonique du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, right in the region where Voïvod formed back in 1983. We wish to take this show across the globe with local orchestras one day, but in the meantime, I hope you will enjoy this epic release. It’s the closest we’ve ever come to sounding like a dystopian sci-fi movie soundtrack, another dream of ours!”

About the first single “Forgotten in Space (Symphonique),” bassist Dominic “Rocky” Laroche adds: “Taken from the album Killing Technology, ‘Forgotten in Space’ transports us to a Mad Max-esque science-fiction universe. Denis “Piggy” D’Amour was even inspired by it when composing parts of the original version. This incredible symphonic masterpiece, orchestrated by Hugo Begin, offers a powerful orchestral introduction that takes us on a musical journey where the fusion of metal and classical music invites us to imagine, for 6 minutes and 27 seconds, that humanity itself may have been forgotten in space…”

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On April 1, Nevermore returned to the stage with a refreshed lineup, playing a sold-out show at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. The performance marked the start of a new chapter led by original members Jeff Loomis on guitar and Van Williams on drums, joined by vocalist Berzan Önen, guitarist Jack Cattoi, and bassist Semir Özerkan.

The band has now shared a live video for “Born” from that show, explaining: “A mix of board audio with footage taken by crew and fans. Special thanks to the following friends for helping put this together, especially Berkecan who was on point for all of it.”

While reconnecting with their past, Nevermore are moving forward with clear intent. The band is set to join Judas Priest this September for the final seven dates of the Faithkeepers Tour, bringing the new lineup to a wider audience. Complete dates and tickets are available here.

Formed after the end of Sanctuary, Nevermore built a reputation on tight musicianship and a darker, more technical edge. Starting with their self-titled debut in 1995, the band developed its sound further on records like Dead Heart In A Dead World and This Godless Endeavor, gaining a strong following within modern metal.

Now, with Jeff Loomis and Van Williams at the core, the group is pushing ahead again. Reflecting on how things came together, Van said: “It’s been brewing for quite a while and has just started to manifest itself into the now. So what better time is there to kick things off than now?”

New material is already in progress. Van offered a glimpse into the direction, saying: “If the new music had to be described by one word, that would have to be delicious. Because it’s so good it’s gonna leave you hungry for more.” The band is balancing time between writing and preparing for upcoming shows, keeping both the legacy material and future releases in focus.

Over the years, Nevermore has included a range of notable players, including guitarists Pat O’Brien, Tim Calvert, Steve Smyth, and Chris Broderick, each contributing to the band’s evolving sound. Bassist Jim Sheppard also played a major role during the group’s most recognized period.

After the band originally split, Jeff Loomis stayed active with solo records Zero Order Phase and Plains Of Oblivion, co-founded Conquering Dystopia, and spent several years with Arch Enemy, appearing on albums such as Will To Power and Deceivers. Van Williams continued working through projects like Ashes Of Ares and Ghost Ship Octavius. Vocalist Warrel Dane remained active until his death in 2017, leaving behind a catalog that still resonates with fans.

As Nevermore moves into 2026, the focus is on delivering both familiar material and new music with the same level of intensity. Loomis summed it up: “Van and I are super passionate about the band. What we deliver and bring back to the audience is us wanting to hear those old tracks again just as much as the fans. We obviously want our old fans there every step of the way, but also look forward to meeting a new generation of fans as well.”

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Foghat and Nazareth are joining forces for a U.S. tour kicking off April 30, bringing together two bands that helped shape the core of classic rock. Both acts emerged from the British blues-rock wave and built long-running careers on a straightforward, hard-driving sound.

Foghat drummer Roger Earl commented: “Foghat and Nazareth! What a great show that’s going to be! Two rock and roll bands that have done lots of shows together over the years. We haven’t worked together for a while but we plan on having a really good time! Both bands come from the same era of rock and roll, and still going strong after 50 or 60 years of being on the road is a fucking miracle! I’m really looking forward to it and so should you! We just keep on rockin’! See you out there!”

On the other side, Nazareth bassist Pete Agnew added: “We’ve shared stages with a lot of great bands over the years, but teaming up with Foghat is something special. They’ve got that same raw, no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll spirit we’ve always believed in. Night after night, it’s going to be a celebration of the music that brought us all here-loud, proud, and straight from the heart. Fans are in for one hell of a ride.”

Formed in 1971 after members split from Savoy Brown, Foghat built a reputation on blues-heavy riffs and a direct approach to rock. The band racked up multiple gold and platinum records and continues to stay active. Their 2023 release Sonic Mojo reached No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and stayed in the Top 10 for 34 weeks. Despite lineup changes and the loss of key members over the years, Roger Earl remains at the center, keeping the band moving forward on the road.

Nazareth, formed in 1968 in Dunfermline, Scotland, gained worldwide recognition in the 1970s with a mix of grit and melody. Tracks like “Love Hurts,” “Hair Of The Dog,” and “This Flight Tonight” remain staples of rock radio. The band continues to tour globally, delivering sets that lean on their catalog while staying active onstage.

This run pairs two bands with decades behind them, still active and still focused on playing live. The shows are set to highlight their shared roots and the kind of straightforward rock both groups have carried for years.

Check for complete tour dates and to purchase tickets here.

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