BABYMETAL Announces US Tour with Halestorm

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

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:00pm

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A striking abstract composition of jagged, geometric shapes in bold red and black, conceptually representing the fusion of metal and pop music in the BABYMETAL and Halestorm tour.The upcoming BABYMETAL and Halestorm tour promises an electrifying blend of heavy metal and hard rock for audiences across the United States.Denver Today

The Japanese metal band 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 heavy metal and Japanese pop music has earned them a dedicated global fanbase, and this tour with fellow hard rock act Halestorm will expose them to a wider American audience. The tour is in support of BABYMETAL's latest album 'METAL FORTH', which features collaborations with artists like Spiritbox and Poppy.

The details

The BABYMETAL and Halestorm tour will kick off on September 2 in Denver and wrap up on October 1 in Phoenix. 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 at 10 a.m. local time.

  • The BABYMETAL and Halestorm 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 heavy metal and Japanese pop music.

Halestorm

An American hard rock band that will be joining BABYMETAL on the upcoming U.S. tour.

Violent Vira

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

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What’s next

BABYMETAL will be releasing a deluxe edition of their latest album 'METAL FORTH' on June 26, 2026, featuring bonus remixes and live tracks.

The takeaway

This tour represents an exciting collaboration between two distinct musical acts, BABYMETAL and Halestorm, that will bring their respective styles of heavy and hard rock to audiences across the United States this fall.