There may be fewer new tour announcements this week, but you are seeing some big bands return to the touring circuit.This past week saw 13 new rock and metal tours announced along with two major festivals.Leading the way, Chevelle have booked a headlining tour with Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society as they work toward a new album. Korn have gotten their passports checked in order to play a Canadian tour. Meanwhile, Primus get to show off their new drummer John Hoffman as they hit the road this summer.Meanwhile, two of the bigger music festivals – the Four Chord Music Fest and Outside Lands – revealed their 2025 lineups this past week.See the latest touring and festival announcements below.Black Rebel Motorcycle Clubrobert levon been of black rebel motorcycle clubRoberto Ricciuti/Redferns, Getty Imagesloading…Tour Dates: Sept. 20 – Oct. 25Support Acts: MIEN, HumanistNotes: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of HowlTicketing InfoBorn of OsirisBorn of OsirisPhoto Credit – Josh Skolnickloading…Tour Dates: June 17 – July 16Support Acts: The Browning, ConvictionsTicketing InfoChevelleChevelleAlchemy Recordingsloading…Tour Dates: Aug. 7 – Oct. 2Support Acts: Asking Alexandria, Dead Poet SocietyTicketing InfoClose Enemiesclose enemies in 2025Rick Diamondloading…Tour Dates: June 12 – 14; Aug. 28 – 30; Oct. 2 – 10; Nov. 7 – 15Support Acts: None ListedTicketing InfoFive for Fighting / Vertical Horizonfive for fighting and vertical horizonPhoto Credit: John Krebsloading…Tour Dates: Aug. 13 – 24Support Acts: None ListedTicketing InfoForeignerforeigner in 2025Courtesy of Foreignerloading…Tour Dates: Oct. 21 – Nov. 7Support Acts: None ListedNotes: Geordie Brown Subbing as Guest VocalistTicketing InfoREAD MORE: 2025 Rock + Metal Festival and Cruise GuideGarbageKathy Flynn, WickedGoddessPhotography.comKathy Flynn, WickedGoddessPhotography.comloading…Tour Dates: Sept. 3 – Nov. 2Support Acts: None ListedTicketing InfoHarm’s Way / Full of Hellharms way in 2025Photo by E. Aaron Rossloading…Tour Dates: May 10 – June 8Support Acts: Kruetlty, Jarhead Fertilizer, CliqueTicketing InfoKornJonathan Davis of Korn performs onstage at a private concert for SiriusXM at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on October 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Winter, Getty Imagesloading…Tour Dates: Sept. 17 – Oct. 1Support Acts: Gojira, LoatheTicketing InfoMac Sabbathmac sabbathphoto credit: Jeremy Safferloading…Tour Dates: April 18 – May 12Support Acts: Dickies, Guttermouth, Flummox!Ticketing InfoPrimusprimus in 2025Photo credit: holly whittakerloading…Tour Dates: July 5 – Aug. 8Support Acts: Ty Seagull, MonoNeonTicketing InfoShonen Knifeshonen knife in 2025photo credit: Tomoko Otaloading…Tour Dates: Sept. 20 – Oct. 26Support Acts: The Pack A.D.Ticketing InfoVastumvastum in 2025photo by Chris Johnstonloading…Tour Dates: March 27 – April 11Support Acts: GoetiaTicketing InfoAlso of Note:concert crowdCooper Neill, Getty Imagesloading…* Blink-182 and AFI will headline the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival taking place Sept. 13-14 at EQT Park in Washington, Pa. The music weekend also features sets from Jimmy Eat World, Jawbreaker, Alkaline Trio, Say Anything, Hot Mulligan, Bowling for Soup, State Champs, Face to Face, The Wonder Years and more.Ticketing Info* The Outside Lands festival lineup is now set with Bleachers, Tyler the Creator and Ludacris leading the three-day event. Also playing San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Aug. 8-10 are Jorja Smith, Still Woozy, Hozier, Doja Cat, Black Coffee, Sammy Vijri, Royel Otis, Vampire Weekend,Ticketing Info2025 Rock + Metal Tour GuideThe bands that are touring in 2025, who is opening and how to get tickets.Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner
