The spring touring season is about to explode with an unprecedented number of major metal tours launching across North America, Europe, and Latin America through April and May 2026. Here is a comprehensive preview of the most anticipated runs hitting the road in the coming weeks.
BEHEMOTH's "Godless IV Tour" launches April 14 with DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST, and IMMOLATION in tow — a dream bill for extreme metal devotees that spans 26 dates. LORNA SHORE embark on their spring headline tour starting April 17 with PALEFACE SWISS providing crushing support, further cementing their position as deathcore's biggest breakout act.
MEGADETH take their farewell tour to Latin America beginning April 23, giving fans in the region their final opportunity to witness Dave Mustaine and company on stage. Meanwhile, TRIUMPH's 50th anniversary reunion tour launches April 22 with all three original members, and CLUTCH and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's "Suffer No Evil" co-headline run starts April 9.
SEPULTURA's final North American dates kick off April 29, marking the last chapter of one of the most important bands in thrash and groove metal history. METAL CHURCH, now featuring David Ellefson on bass, have tour dates in the works as well, adding another veteran act to an already packed touring calendar.
The sheer volume of high-profile tours running simultaneously means fans will face difficult choices on overlapping dates. Spring 2026 is shaping up as one of the busiest and most exciting touring seasons in recent metal history, with something for every subgenre and generation of headbanger.