This morning, metal fans everywhere were stunned by a surprising announcement: a touring festival with a stacked lineup of beloved metalcore bands, stopping at massive amphitheaters across North America. The first-ever Summer of Loud festival will begin on June 21 in West Palm Beach, FL, and will end on July 27 in Charlotte, NC. The tour will feature both iconic, established bands of the metalcore genre and upcoming artists in the scene.
Each night will feature a different headliner, which will either be Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, or Parkway Drive, who have all cemented themselves as metalcore powerhouses within the past few years. Renowned acts The Amity Affliction, The Devil Wears Prada, and Alpha Wolf will join as support headliners. The openers will vary between dates; TX2 will open June 22 through July 2, Kingdom of Giants will open July 5 through July 15, and Dark Divine will open July 16 through July 27. This is a must-see event for rock and metal fans everywhere, especially for those who live in areas where metal festivals are not common. With a touring festival, anyone in the US can see these amazing bands without having to travel too far out of their home city or state.
Additionally, the Summer of Loud tour will be donating $1 from each ticket sold to Living the Dream Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing happiness to children and young adults who live with life-threatening illnesses, encouraging them to appreciate every day and stay positive.
I Prevail, The Amity Affliction, Dark Divine, Parkway Drive, and The Devil Wears Prada, captured by co-owner Emily Agnesini
Tickets will be available today, February 25, via credit card and artist presales. General on-sale will begin February 28 at 10am local time, with additional presales occurring throughout the week before then. Get tickets and more information about Summer of Loud HERE.
There will also be VIP packages available for the tour, which may include premium tickets, an autographed poster, a pre-show experience, exclusive VIP merch, and more. For more information on Summer of Loud VIP packages, visit HERE.
"Summer of Loud is gonna be a clinic in metalcore ass-whoopery, and it’s an absolute honor to be a part of this epic tour with such good company. Strap in for one of the most fun summer shows of your life," says Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo.
"The Summer of Loud tour is about to be the best metal tour of the year," Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail shares. "Where else can you see some of the best modern metal bands all on the same stage? It's going to be a tour you don't wanna miss."
"This summer tour has shaped up to be a huge and exciting line up," Killswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach mentions. "I am honored and stoked to be able to share the stage with such solid and killer bands. I feel a deep sense of purpose with this new album and to be able to play some of these songs on stages across the U.S. and Canada. This is the tour of the summer!"
Parkway Drive's Winston McCall says "Summer of Loud, yep that sounds correct. This is the literal definition of a stacked line up, it's straight up insane. Nothing but power from top to bottom, this is going to be a summer to remember. So stoked to be part of it, so siked to bring the carnage and chaos. Let's fucking GO!!!"
SUMMER OF LOUD TOUR:
6/21 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
6/22 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
6/24 — Atlanta, GA — Lakewood Amphitheatre
6/26 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavillion
6/27 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
6/28 — Houston, TX _ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/1 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
7/2 — San Diego, CA — Gallagher Square at Petco Park
7/5 — Irvine, CA — Great Park Live
7/6 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord
7/8 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/9 — Denver, CO — The JunkYard
7/11 — Somerset, WI — Somerset Amphitheater
7/12 — Green Bay, WI — Capital Credit Union Park
7/13 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
7/15 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
7/16 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
7/18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration*
7/19 — York, PA — York State Fair*
7/20 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7/22 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
7/23 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
7/24 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
7/26 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
7/27 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
*Festival
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