This resounding triple-bill of old-school thrash metal has been ripping it up back and forth across the United States in March/April 2026 – the ‘Thrash of the Titans’ tour (a variation on the early 90s ‘Clash of the Titans’ tour title which featured Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth) – which has been ranging from Portland, OR in the Northwest in early March, across the Midwest to the East Coast, and will be heading back westward to finish up in L.A. and San Francisco in mid-April.

On Friday February 27th 2026, legendary guitarist George Lynch brought his Mr. Scary Mini Tour to Empire Live in Albany NY for a night full of rocking music and guitar solos.  It was a full evening of music with several opening acts. "That Metal Show" comedians Jim Florentine & Don Jamieson performed a few minutes of metal comedy before introducing each band.  

On January 28, 2026, Swedish heavy-meets-pop-meets-Satan rockers Ghost brought the ‘Skeletour’ to the Mohegan Sun Arena on an icy winter night.  The Swedes are doing something different for this tour – no cellphones allowed, attendees were required to stow away cell phones in venue-provided Yondr pouches, with the aim of enhancing the live experience and engaging the crowd.  I really liked the “NO” cellphone policy, heck when I started going to concerts in the 80’s we didn’t have them +