Eagles of Death Metal Announce 20th Anniversary 'Death by Sexy' Tour

The band will celebrate the 2006 album with a U.S. tour this summer.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:00am

Eagles of Death Metal have announced a U.S. tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's 2006 album, 'Death by Sexy'. The headlining trek launches on August 3 in Solana Beach, California and will crisscross the country before wrapping up on September 3 in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

Eagles of Death Metal is a popular American rock band known for their energetic live performances. The 'Death by Sexy' album was a critical and commercial success for the group, so this anniversary tour is an exciting opportunity for longtime fans to celebrate the record's legacy.

The details

The 'Death by Sexy' tour will feature the band performing the album in its entirety. Presales begin on Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. local time. As with all Eagles of Death Metal albums, 'Death by Sexy' was recorded by frontman Jesse Hughes and Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, though Homme rarely tours with the band.

  • The 'Death by Sexy' tour launches on August 3, 2026 in Solana Beach, California.
  • The tour will wrap up on September 3, 2026 in Los Angeles.

The players

Eagles of Death Metal

An American rock band known for their energetic live performances and collaborations between frontman Jesse Hughes and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme.

Jesse Hughes

The frontman of Eagles of Death Metal who co-recorded the band's 2006 album 'Death by Sexy' with Josh Homme.

Josh Homme

The frontman of Queens of the Stone Age who co-recorded Eagles of Death Metal's 2006 album 'Death by Sexy' with Jesse Hughes, though he rarely tours with the band.

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What’s next

Presales for the 'Death by Sexy' 20th anniversary tour begin on Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

This tour is an exciting opportunity for Eagles of Death Metal fans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's acclaimed 2006 album 'Death by Sexy' through high-energy live performances of the record.