Fred again.., ‘The Music of Billy Joel,’ Final Gasp, Testament / Over Kill / Destruction, more

Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more.

FRED AGAIN..

Fred again.. has announced more shows in support of his new release USB02, including six shows at New York’s East End Studios on January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 and four shows at London’s Alexandra Palace in February.

THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL LINEUP

The Music of Billy Joel, the latest in Michael Dorf’s “The Music Of” tribute series, happens March 12 at Carnegie Hall and the lineup of performers has been announced, including: Rob Thomas, Alexa Ray Joel, Pat Monahan (Train), Gavin DeGraw, Marc Roberge, Matt Nathanson, Rufus Wainwright, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tanya Tucker, The War And Treaty, Joy Oladokun, and Bettye LaVette, with more to be announced. Billy Joel’s band will provide backing. The event is sold out but you can get tickets for the rehearsal on March 11 at City Winery.

DECIBEL PHILLY FEST 2026

Decibel has announced the 2026 Philadelphia edition of its Metal & Beer Fest, which happens on May 2-3 at The Fillmore. Power Trip and Municipal Waste (doing a special set from their 2007 album The Art of Partying) headline, and other special sets include the reunited Kylesa, Cro-Mags doing a The Age of Quarrel set, and Cryptopsy celebrating the 30th anniversary of None So Vile. Full lineup here.

FINAL GASP

Boston’s Final Gasp will be on tour in March with stops in Cincinnati, Denver, SLC, Portland, Oakland, Tulsa, Austin, and more.

COCK SPARRER

UK punk legends Cock Sparrer just played their final LA shows and have now announced their last-ever NYC show.

TESTAMENT / OVERKILL / DESTRUCTION

Testament have announced the Thrash of the Titans tour which will have them out in March and April with Over Kill and Destruction. The closest it comes to NYC is NJ’s Starland Ballroom on March 28.

DRUG CHURCH / WHITE REAPER

Drug Church and White Reaper will be on the road together for a spring co-headline tour where they’ll be joined by SPY on most shows, along with Death Lens on the first leg and Public Opinion on the second.

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