20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

From Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American anniversary tour to new outings from The Black Keys and Taking Back Sunday, check out the latest rock and metal tour announcements.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The past week saw a flurry of new rock and metal tour announcements, with 20 acts revealing upcoming treks. Highlights include Jimmy Eat World celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Bleed American album, The Hu and Apocalyptica teaming up, and new tours from The Black Keys and Taking Back Sunday.

Why it matters

The influx of new tour announcements signals a robust live music landscape for rock and metal fans, with veteran acts and rising stars alike hitting the road. These tours provide opportunities for artists to connect with their fanbases and for concertgoers to experience their favorite acts in a live setting.

The details

Some of the notable tours announced include Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American 25th anniversary trek, which will feature a wide variety of opening acts. The Hu are also pairing up with cello rockers Apocalyptica for a tour highlighting the power of stringed instruments in heavy music. Other new tours come from acts like Taking Back Sunday, The Black Keys, Arkells, and more.

  • The new tours were announced over the past week, from February 6-12, 2026.
  • Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American 25th anniversary tour runs from June 9 to November 15, 2026.
  • The Hu and Apocalyptica's co-headlining tour takes place from May 12 to June 7, 2026.
  • The Black Keys' tour runs from April 24 to October 18, 2026.
  • Taking Back Sunday's tour is scheduled for May 3 to August 8, 2026.

The players

Jimmy Eat World

An American rock band known for their 2001 album Bleed American, which they are celebrating the 25th anniversary of with an extensive tour.

The Hu

A Mongolian rock band that is co-headlining a tour with the cello rock group Apocalyptica.

Apocalyptica

A Finnish cello rock group that is co-headlining a tour with The Hu.

The Black Keys

An American rock duo that is embarking on a new tour in 2026.

Taking Back Sunday

An American rock band that is launching a new tour in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The flurry of new rock and metal tour announcements highlights the continued demand for live music experiences, as veteran acts and rising stars alike hit the road to connect with their fanbases. These tours provide opportunities for concertgoers to immerse themselves in the energy and excitement of live performances across a diverse range of rock and metal subgenres.