Most Popular Touring Artists Of The Millennium Revealed
The "Most Popular Touring Artists" from over this last quarter of a century are being revealed. Pollstar unveiled its list, with Coldplay leading the ranking based on ticket sales from January 2021 to the end of this year. The British band secured the top spot by selling over 24-million-tickets.U2 follows with over 20 million tickets sold, while Ed Sheeran is in third with 19-point-six-million tickets sold.Rounding out the top five are The Dave Matthews Band and Taylor Swift.
Fall Out Boy To Headline Super Bowl Weekend Concert In San Francisco
Fall Out Boy are set to headline a Super Bowl weekend concert in San Francisco. They'll perform at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on February 5th.This will mark Fall Out Boy's first Bay Area appearance since July 2023. exclusive series. Tickets are currently available to Wells Fargo credit cardholders.
Deftones have sponsored their local youth football team
Deftones have partnered with a local youth soccer team, Los Jaguares, to create custom jerseys for the team and fans. The Sacramento-based club of 11-to-14-year-olds will benefit from the sales of these limited-run jerseys, which will help fund coaching and other necessities. The collaboration was facilitated by GOAL Projects, aiming to support the community and encourage the kids to pursue their dreams. Deftones will also be headlining a tour in 2026 with Denzel Curry and Drug Church, including dates in Europe and the UK, as well as a performance at Outbreak Fest in London.
Collective Soul Announces U.S. Headline Tour 2026
Collective Soul will be performing at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas for a three-night run in 2026 over Big Game Weekend, with special guest Edwin McCain. The band will play their classic hits, including "December," "The World I Know," and their #1 hit "Shine." The shows are scheduled for February 4, 6, and 7, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.
Filter To Tour With Local H, Finger Eleven
Filter is hitting the road with Finger Eleven and Local H for a U.S. tour. The trek kicks off March 5th in Wenatchee, Washington, and runs through April 1st in Cleveland. The three bands have a history together; Filter frontman Richard Patrick recently recorded the single "Blue Sky Mystery" with Finger Eleven, which appears on their new album "Last Night On Earth," and Filter and Local H have toured together several times over the years. The tour comes after Filter released "The Algorithm: Ultra Edition" this past August; for a full list of tour stops, click here. https://officialfilter.com/tour/
AFI Announce 2026 North American Tour
AFI are announcing a new stretch of North American tour dates in April and May 2026. The trek kicks off on April 15th in Seattle.Along the way, the band will play Sick New World 2026 in Las Vegas. The spring run will wrap up with a performance on May 2nd in Minneapolis.Choir Boy will join AFI as support.Tickets go on sale for the general public this Friday.
Devo Announces 2026 Tour
Devo are announcing their first round of tour dates for 2026. The "Mutate, Don't Stagnate Tour" will begin on April 13th in Wheatland, California, and concluded on April 17th in Indio, California at Coachella Festival. Devo will also visit Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Reno and more cities with additional dates to be announced later. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday.
OASIS: Wait Until '27?
It looks like Oasis fans will definitely have to wait until 2027 to see the band again.Liam Gallagher answered fans' questions on X about continuing their reunion tour, and when one fan asked him to announce dates for next year already, Gallagher replied: “We’re not doing anything in 2026 sorry.” Another asked about their rumored return to play Knebworth 30 years after their two massive headline shows at the outdoor venue in England. Gallagher replied, “Nothing going on next year except the WC (World Cup).” When another Oasis fan posted that Brit oddsmakers said the band are “odds-on at 1/2 to play at Knebworth next year,” Gallagher shot the possibility down again: “ITS NOT HAPPENING.”
After Blaming Ace Frehley’s Death on ‘Bad Decision,’ KISS’ Gene Simmons ‘Humbly’ Apologizes: ‘I See How It Hurt Everyone’
Gene Simmons has apologized for his previous comments suggesting that bad decisions caused the death of his KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. Simmons expressed regret for his hurtful words and acknowledged that he was wrong to make such statements. He clarified that he did not intend to hurt Ace or his legacy and expressed his love for the late guitarist. Frehley's family and KISS also paid tribute to him, highlighting his contributions to the band and his lasting legacy in rock music. Simmons' apology followed backlash from fans and reflected on the impact of his initial remarks.
David Lee Roth Criticized for Announcing New Shows Amid Ongoing Vocal Struggles
David Lee Roth has announced his first solo performance of 2026, titled “A Night With David Lee Roth,” at the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The announcement has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with some praising Roth's commitment to performing while others express disappointment over his vocal abilities. Criticism of Roth's live singing is not new, with concerns about his voice and health impacting his touring schedule. Despite ongoing doubts about his ability to perform at his previous level, Roth continues to announce new tour dates, highlighting the tension between nostalgia and artistic integrity in rock music.
Goo Goo Dolls to Embark on 2026 U.S. Summer Tour with Neon Trees
Goo Goo Dolls will be embarking on a U.S. tour in 2026 with Neon Trees, starting on July 24 and including stops in various cities across the country. The band will also have a Las Vegas residency in May 2026. Their Tiny Desk performance with NPR Music is now available, featuring songs like "Iris" and "Slide." Goo Goo Dolls, known for hits like "Iris," have achieved multiple platinum and gold records and have a successful music career spanning several decades. Their Summer Anthem EP is currently available.
ZZ Top Announce 2026 US "The Big One!" Tour
ZZ Top has announced a 2026 US leg of their ongoing “The Big One!” Tour, with dates from late March to mid-May. The tour will kick off on March 21 at the Outlaws & Legends Music Festival in Abilene, Texas, and visit cities including Amarillo, New Orleans, San Antonio, and Madison, Wisconsin. Current members of ZZ Top’s Tres Hombres Fan Club can access early tickets on December 10, with general sales starting on December 12. The band will also embark on a European leg of the tour from June to July following the US dates.
Rise Against Announces 2026 Tour
Rise Against has announced a North American tour for the spring in support of their latest album, "Ricochet." The punk rock band will kick things off March 3rd in Providence, Rhode Island, and wrap up April 4th in Wheatland, California; the run includes 11 Canadian dates, with two-night stops in Montreal, Toronto, and Winnipeg. Destroy Boys will open all shows. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10am local time through Ticketmaster. Dates here. https://riseagainst.com/tour
Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte announce joint 2026 tour stopping at Pine Knob in August
Metal rockers Avenged Sevenfold and pop punk stars Good Charlotte are teaming up for a co-headlining 2026 tour, with a stop at Clarkston, Michigan’s Pine Knob Music Theatre in August. The 16-date North American tour kicks off in Missouri on July 25 and includes stops in Minnesota, Illinois, and Missouri before concluding in Arizona. Avenged Sevenfold's latest album, "Life Is But a Dream…," was released in 2023, while Good Charlotte's most recent album, "Motel Du Cap," came out in August 2025. Tickets for the tour go on sale on December 12, with presales available on December 11.