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7 Best Rock Artists of 2026

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A curated collection of the biggest rock acts defining 2026 — from stadium-filling metal legends and emotional emo giants to prog rock reunions and glam innovators shaking the genre's foundations.

The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2026 - Tour Guide The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2026 - Tour Guide
See which bands are playing near you this year.
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All the Tours We Can't Wait to See in 2026 All the Tours We Can't Wait to See in 2026
In 2026, major artists like Ariana Grande, Rush, Rosalia, and more are going on tour
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The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums Left to Come Out This Year The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums Left to Come Out This Year
Get hyped.
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30 Rock + Metal Bands You Might Not Know But Will in 2026 30 Rock + Metal Bands You Might Not Know But Will in 2026
The future looks good.
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Here's a Preview of Rock's Biggest Summer 2026 Tours Here's a Preview of Rock's Biggest Summer 2026 Tours
Here's a sneak peek at summer 2026's most highly anticipated shows, including AC/DC, Eagles, Rush and Guns N' Roses.
ultimateclassicrock.com
Your Guide to 2026's North American Rock + Metal Festivals + Cruises Your Guide to 2026's North American Rock + Metal Festivals + Cruises
Start planning out your festival and cruise plans for 2026 with our new guide.
loudwire.com
Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2026: Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, BTS and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2026: Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, BTS and More
Cardi B, Yungblud, Olivia Dean, My Chemical Romance, Rosalía, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran and Foo Fighters are among the other artists touring around the ...
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Metallica

Metallica Announce 8 Las Vegas Sphere Residency Dates, Will Be First Metal Band to Play Metallica Announce 8 Las Vegas Sphere Residency Dates, Will Be First Metal Band to Play
After months of rumors, it's all happening. Metallica: Life Burns Faster is coming!
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Lars Ulrich Addresses Metallica's Sphere, Super Bowl Rumors on 'Stern': 'I Would F-cking Love to Do It' Lars Ulrich Addresses Metallica's Sphere, Super Bowl Rumors on 'Stern': 'I Would F-cking Love to Do It'
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich addressed rumors that the band is circling a Las Vegas Sphere residency and next year’s Super halftime show on 'Howard Stern.'
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Life Burns Faster at Sphere in Las Vegas | Metallica.com Life Burns Faster at Sphere in Las Vegas | Metallica.com
Surprise! The world’s worst-kept secret is now official... we are bringing our No Repeat Weekends to Sphere in Las Vegas this fall!!
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Metallica Go All In On Life Burns Faster Sphere Residency, Bump Total Number of Shows Up to 24 Metallica Go All In On Life Burns Faster Sphere Residency, Bump Total Number of Shows Up to 24
Metallica are all in on their Life Burns Faster 2026-2027 residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, bumping up the total number of shows to 24; see the da...
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Metallica Will Add Six More Shows to Sphere Residency Metallica Will Add Six More Shows to Sphere Residency
We don't have the exact dates yet, but they're on their way.
ultimateclassicrock.com
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today
What are YOU looking forward to?
loudwire.com
Foo Fighters Debut New Drummer Ilan Rubin at Surprise Show Foo Fighters Debut New Drummer Ilan Rubin at Surprise Show
Dave Grohl called Ilan Rubin "the most badass" at the California theater show, which included both hits and deep cuts.
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My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance Announce 'The Black Parade' 2026 World Tour Dates My Chemical Romance Announce 'The Black Parade' 2026 World Tour Dates
See where My Chemical Romance are taking 'The Black Parade' in 2026.
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Long Live 'The Black Parade': My Chemical Romance Extend Anniversary Tour Long Live 'The Black Parade': My Chemical Romance Extend Anniversary Tour
My Chemical Romance extend 'The Black Parade' anniversary tour with new stadium dates scheduled for North America and Europe in 2026.
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My Chemical Romance announce full 'The Black Parade' 2026 stadium tour hitting the UK, Europe and North America My Chemical Romance announce full 'The Black Parade' 2026 stadium tour hitting the UK, Europe and North America
My Chemical Romance have announced 'The Black Parade' tour dates in the UK, Europe and North America for 2026. Buy tickets here.
www.nme.com
All The Changes We Noticed in My Chemical Romance's 2026 'Black Parade' Tour All The Changes We Noticed in My Chemical Romance's 2026 'Black Parade' Tour
Here's how things have changed since we last hung out with My Chemical Romance's alter-ego, The Black Parade, in 2025.
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VIDEO - Have Fans Cracked the Code to My Chemical Romance's Black Parade Tour? VIDEO - Have Fans Cracked the Code to My Chemical Romance's Black Parade Tour?
Watch our explainer video to get up to speed on rock's most ambitious stage production.
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My Chemical Romance Play First Show of The Black Parade 2026 Tour (Setlist + Video) My Chemical Romance Play First Show of The Black Parade 2026 Tour (Setlist + Video)
The story of My Chemical Romance's alter ego continued to unfold as The Black Parade tour started back up for 2026 in Peru.
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My Chemical Romance delay first show of 2026 world tour My Chemical Romance delay first show of 2026 world tour
My Chemical Romancehavebeen forced to cancel the opening date of their 2026 ‘The Black Parade’ world tour.
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Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters Return With 2026 North American Stadium Tour — See Where They're Playing Foo Fighters Return With 2026 North American Stadium Tour — See Where They're Playing
Foo Fighters have followed some recent surprise shows with a major stadium tour.
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Foo Fighters Roll Out 2026 U.S. Stadium Dates, New Single 'Asking for a Friend' Foo Fighters Roll Out 2026 U.S. Stadium Dates, New Single 'Asking for a Friend'
The Foo Fighters are headed back onto the road next year for a U.S. stadium tour, and they're also dropping the new single "Asking for a Friend."
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Foo Fighters announce huge 2026 'Take Cover' European stadium tour with UK dates at Liverpool's Anfield Foo Fighters announce huge 2026 'Take Cover' European stadium tour with UK dates at Liverpool's Anfield
Foo Fighters have announced a huge 'Take Cover' European stadium tour with UK stop at Liverpool's Anfield next year
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Foo Fighters Debut New Drummer Ilan Rubin at Surprise Show Foo Fighters Debut New Drummer Ilan Rubin at Surprise Show
Dave Grohl called Ilan Rubin "the most badass" at the California theater show, which included both hits and deep cuts.
www.rollingstone.com
Foo Fighters Add 12 New Shows to 2026 Tour Foo Fighters Add 12 New Shows to 2026 Tour
Looks like they have a busy year ahead.
loudwire.com
Foo Fighters Storm Back With Bombastic ‘Asking For a Friend’ Single, Announce 2026 North American Stadium Dates Foo Fighters Storm Back With Bombastic ‘Asking For a Friend’ Single, Announce 2026 North American Stadium Dates
The Foo Fighters dropped the bombastic 'Asking for a Friend' single on Thursday (Oct. 23) and announced dates for a 2026 North American stadium tour.
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‘Take Cover’: Foo Fighters Announce Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand ‘Take Cover’: Foo Fighters Announce Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand
Foo Fighters will embark on another tour of Australia and New Zealand during the next southern summer, a run that includes several regional shows.
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Rush (Fifty Something Tour)

Rush Reuniting for 2026 North American Tour Rush Reuniting for 2026 North American Tour
Rush announced a 2026 North American reunion tour in October 2025.
ultimateclassicrock.com
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Will Tour as Rush in 2026 Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Will Tour as Rush in 2026
Drummer Anika Nilles will join Lee and Lifeson for a 50th anniversary tour dedicated to the memory of the late Neil Peart
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Rush Announce 2026 Reunion Tour Dates + New Drummer Rush Announce 2026 Reunion Tour Dates + New Drummer
Rush are returning next year! See who will be playing in place of the late Neil Peart.
loudwire.com
Rush Adds 18 More Stops to 2026 Reunion Tour Rush Adds 18 More Stops to 2026 Reunion Tour
Rush continued to add stops to their surprise Fifty Something reunion tour in October 2025.
ultimateclassicrock.com
Geddy Lee on Rush Reunion - 'I Suspect Some Music Will Eventually Come Out' Geddy Lee on Rush Reunion - 'I Suspect Some Music Will Eventually Come Out'
"It's all speculation until it isn't, so ..."
ultimateclassicrock.com
Rush Extends the Fifty Something Tour Into 2027 With New Dates Rush Extends the Fifty Something Tour Into 2027 With New Dates
Rush is back on the road, extending their Fifty Something tour through 2027, with concerts honoring drummer Neil Peart's legacy along the way.
ultimateclassicrock.com
All the Tours We Can't Wait to See in 2026 All the Tours We Can't Wait to See in 2026
In 2026, major artists like Ariana Grande, Rush, Rosalia, and more are going on tour
www.rollingstone.com

Linkin Park

Linkin Park Announce New Album 'From Zero' - First With Singer Emily Armstrong Linkin Park Announce New Album 'From Zero' - First With Singer Emily Armstrong
Get the details about Linkin Park's first album with their new singer.
loudwire.com
Linkin Park announce new singer, album and world tour Linkin Park announce new singer, album and world tour
Linkin Park have announced their comeback with a new singer and drummer, as well as a new album and upcoming world tour.
www.nme.com
Linkin Park Kick Off Reunion Tour: 'It Is Not About Erasing the Past' Linkin Park Kick Off Reunion Tour: 'It Is Not About Erasing the Past'
At the launch of their 'From Zero' reunion tour, Linkin Park brought out all the classics, along with a song from their upcoming album.
www.rollingstone.com
Inside Linkin Park’s Secret Comeback Inside Linkin Park’s Secret Comeback
Linkin Park discusses new singer Emily Armstrong, tour dates, new album 'From Zero' and the band's next chapter in a digital cover story interview.
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Linkin Park Add Dates to ‘From Zero’ World Tour of Australia Linkin Park Add Dates to ‘From Zero’ World Tour of Australia
Three new shows are added “in response to extraordinary demand in the pre-sale period,” reads a statement from Live Nation Australasia.
www.billboard.com
Linkin Park Plot Australian Return With 2026 Tour Dates Linkin Park Plot Australian Return With 2026 Tour Dates
Linkin Park will make a grand return to Australia next year, with the group plotting their first dates Down Under in 13 years.
www.billboard.com
Linkin Park Debut 'Up From the Bottom,' First New Song Since 'From Zero' Linkin Park Debut 'Up From the Bottom,' First New Song Since 'From Zero'
Linkin Park have revealed 'Up From the Bottom,' the first song written after releasing their 'From Zero' album last fall.
loudwire.com

Måneskin

What Are the Members of Måneskin Up To? What Are the Members of Måneskin Up To?
Here's where the Eurovision winners are now — and a behind-the-scenes look at Thomas Raggi's debut album.
www.rollingstone.com
7 Things Rock Fans Will Love About Maneskin’s New Album 7 Things Rock Fans Will Love About Maneskin’s New Album
Maneskin's third album is a RUSH in more ways than one.
loudwire.com
Serge Pizzorno on what to expect from Kasabian’s ‘Act III’ – and their 2026 tour being a combo of Oasis, Radiohead and Fred Again.. Serge Pizzorno on what to expect from Kasabian’s ‘Act III’ – and their 2026 tour being a combo of Oasis, Radiohead and Fred Again..
Serge Pizzorno has spoken to NME at the BRITs about what fans can expect from Kasabian’s ‘Act III’ album, and why he was blown away by working with...
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Why Måneskin’s New Album Felt Like ‘Going Back to Our Beginning’ After Global Success Why Måneskin’s New Album Felt Like ‘Going Back to Our Beginning’ After Global Success
Måneskin discuss their new album 'Rush!,' working with Max Martin and moving beyond their success with "Beggin'."
www.billboard.com
Check out official footage of Måneskin's epic London O2 show Check out official footage of Måneskin's epic London O2 show
Check out their performance of 'Kool Kids' and 'I Wanna Be Your Slave'
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Get Ready – Italian Rockers Maneskin Are Coming for the United States Get Ready – Italian Rockers Maneskin Are Coming for the United States
You might have even already heard them.
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Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden Announce 2026 North American Tour With Thrash Legends Iron Maiden Announce 2026 North American Tour With Thrash Legends
The Run for Your Lives 50th anniversary trek continues.
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Iron Maiden Will Bring Their 50th Anniversary Run for Your Lives Tour to North America in 2026 Iron Maiden Will Bring Their 50th Anniversary Run for Your Lives Tour to North America in 2026
Iron Maiden will continue to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026 with a North American leg of their Run for Your Lives Tour.
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Iron Maiden Announces First 2026 Tour Dates —See Where They're Playing Iron Maiden Announces First 2026 Tour Dates —See Where They're Playing
The Run for Your Lives tour shows no signs of slowing down.
ultimateclassicrock.com
Iron Maiden Announce First 2026 Tour Dates - 50th Anniversary Run Continues Iron Maiden Announce First 2026 Tour Dates - 50th Anniversary Run Continues
More dates and a special show with more details to be revealed later.
loudwire.com
Iron Maiden Expands 2026 North American Tour - See the New Dates Iron Maiden Expands 2026 North American Tour - See the New Dates
The Run for Your Lives tour just keeps getting bigger.
ultimateclassicrock.com
Where to Buy Tickets to Iron Maiden's 2026 Run for Your Lives Tour Where to Buy Tickets to Iron Maiden's 2026 Run for Your Lives Tour
Iron Maiden are returning to North America this fall, with Megadeth and Anthrax supporting. Here's where you can find concert tickets.
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Iron Maiden Recruit Megadeth & Anthrax For North American ‘Run For Your Lives’ Tour Iron Maiden Recruit Megadeth & Anthrax For North American ‘Run For Your Lives’ Tour
Iron Maiden have announced the dates for the North American leg of their Run For Your Lives World Tour, and they're bringing Megadeth and Anthrax.
www.billboard.com