BABYMETAL Announces US Tour with Halestorm

The Japanese metal trio will hit the road with the hard rock band this fall.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:00pm

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BABYMETAL has announced a U.S. tour with Halestorm, set to launch on September 2 in Denver and conclude on October 1 in Phoenix. The bill will also include the band Violent Vira. Presales for the tour begin on April 6, with tickets going on sale to the general public on April 10.

Why it matters

BABYMETAL's unique blend of J-pop and heavy metal has earned them a dedicated global fanbase, and this tour with fellow hard rock act Halestorm is sure to introduce their sound to new audiences across the U.S. The tour will support BABYMETAL's latest album 'METAL FORTH', which features collaborations with artists like Spiritbox and Poppy.

The details

The BABYMETAL and Halestorm co-headlining tour will kick off on September 2 in Denver and wrap up on October 1 in Phoenix. In addition to the two main acts, the bill will also include the band Violent Vira. Presales for the tour begin on April 6 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on April 10, also at 10 a.m. local time.

  • The tour launches on September 2, 2026 in Denver.
  • The tour concludes on October 1, 2026 in Phoenix.
  • Presales for the tour begin on April 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.
  • Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.

The players

BABYMETAL

A Japanese metal band known for their unique blend of J-pop and heavy metal music.

Halestorm

An American hard rock band that will be co-headlining the tour with BABYMETAL.

Violent Vira

A band that will be supporting BABYMETAL and Halestorm on the U.S. tour.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be hitting the road with Halestorm this fall. Their fans are going to get an incredible show with both of our bands bringing the energy.”

— Suzuka Nakamoto, Vocalist, BABYMETAL

“BABYMETAL's fanbase is so passionate, and we can't wait to introduce our music to their devoted audience. This is going to be an epic tour.”

— Lzzy Hale, Vocalist, Halestorm

What’s next

Tickets for the BABYMETAL and Halestorm co-headlining tour will go on presale on April 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time, with general public tickets available starting April 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

This tour represents an exciting cross-pollination of fanbases, as the high-energy metal of BABYMETAL combines with the hard rock stylings of Halestorm. Fans of both bands are in for an unforgettable live experience this fall.