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Staind has announced a 27-city North American tour for 2027 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album 'Break the Cycle.' The run, produced by Live Nation, features support from Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder. Tickets go on sale in October 2026, following a sold-out 2026 tour and a surge in streaming numbers driven by TikTok.
Slipknot has announced a massive 2027 stadium tour, kicking off with an exclusive show at London's Wembley Stadium on July 3. The tour spans North America and South America, featuring Bring Me the Horizon as the primary North American support act. Ticket presales begin September 29, with general sales starting October 2.
Macklemore has announced a new 'Free Palestine' tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour. The three-date European run will donate all proceeds to humanitarian organizations, marking a shift from his previous stadium opener role.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia concert after Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, framing the event as part of a broader movement for Palestinian rights. The fallout from Macklemore’s removal led to other acts withdrawing from the tour, and organizers planned security coordination with police ahead of the show.
An Irish Classic Hits Radio stopped playing Ed Sheeran amid backlash tied to Macklemore’s pro-Palestine/anti-Israel performance, leading four opening acts to drop from Sheeran’s tour and protesters planning a Philadelphia demonstration. Sheeran issued a measured response, saying he isn’t using his platform for politics and that venues/promoters made the decision to drop Macklemore, while Macklemore claimed pressure from stadium owners and continued to advocate for Palestinian aid.
Metallica has announced a 12-date North American leg for its M72 tour in 2027, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support acts. The run starts May 8 in Vancouver and wraps June 19 in Salt Lake City, following the band’s Sphere residency and Mohegan Sun dates. Fan presales begin September 21, with general on-sale September 25. Avatar previously opened for Metallica on the European leg.
Metallica announces a 2027 North American leg of its M72 World Tour, kicking off May 8, 2027 in Vancouver and wrapping June 19 in Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar supporting on all dates. Fan club presales begin September 21, with general on-sale following later in the week.
Metallica announced a 2027 North American tour continuing the M72 cycle after completing their Sphere residency, with shows across the West, South and Midwest starting in May in Vancouver and including stops in San Diego, El Paso, San Antonio, Fayetteville, Kansas City, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Madison, Cleveland and Salt Lake City.
Roger Waters slammed Ed Sheeran on Instagram after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour for his statements supporting Palestinians in Gaza, calling Sheeran a “little prick.” The promoter said venues demanded Macklemore’s removal, with other opening act performers pulling out in solidarity. Sheeran blamed promoters and venues for the decision, fueling a debate about free speech in live music.
Following Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestine remarks, Ed Sheeran's remaining opening acts and his backing band Beoga resigned in solidarity, while Sheeran said the decision came from promoters/venues and that he aims to keep concerts as a neutral, safe space amid the political controversy.
Several supporting acts pulled out of Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was removed from the lineup, forcing adjustments to schedules and performances.
Columbia Records singer Aaron Rowe withdrew as a support act on Ed Sheeran’s The Loop North American Tour after Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestine remarks; Rowe posted an Instagram note saying he cannot participate in silencing voices and expressed solidarity with Palestine. He had opened the Australian leg and rejoined North American dates; fellow openers Lukas Graham, Finneas and Beoga also dropped out following Rowe’s announcement. Ed Sheeran said the promoter made the decision to eject Macklemore, not him, and he is choosing to stay neutral on political issues.
Ed Sheeran says Macklemore’s removal from his U.S. Loop Tour was a promoter decision, not his, after Macklemore’s pro-Palestine onstage remarks. He says he tried to bridge with venues and promoters, but venues ultimately canceled remaining dates. Sheeran emphasizes he does not use his platform for politics and aims to keep shows inclusive and focused on unity for fans and touring crews.
Oasis has announced a fresh batch of 2027 reunion tour dates, kicking off in Scotland next May and spanning the UK, Europe, and the U.S. through September (with stops such as Glasgow, Manchester, Munich, Paris, Rome, Boston and Las Vegas, among others). The dates follow fan speculation after their 2025 Wembley shows; a documentary about the reunion, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, is in theaters and headed to Disney+. More dates may be added.
Oasis have confirmed a 2027 comeback tour: four nights at Knebworth in September, an 11-night residency at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium in June following five gigs at Glasgow's Celtic Park in May, with Richard Ashcroft again as support. Tickets will use a registration system, with prices listed between about £71.50 and £266.60. The 38-date run spans the UK, Europe and the US and follows their acclaimed 2025 reunion, with no new Oasis music promised.