When Megadeth Concert Tour?
Megadeth is one of the most influential and financially successful bands in the whole history of the thrash metal scene. Megadeth, which was founded in Los Angeles in 1983 by Dave Mustaine following his dismissal from Metallica, has to its credit fifteen studio albums, five live albums, six compilation albums, and multiple video albums. Their guitar interplay and song structures made Megadeth one of the “Big Four” of American thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. They are accredited as one of the key bands in this type of music.
After the Megadeth’s 35th anniversary tour in 2019, they are planning another tour in 2023. The band made an astounding revelation of a 24-show North American tour beginning on 7th April in Arizona. It is believed to continue up to early June with some of its targeted locations being Detroit, Montreal, New York City, and Dallas. There will also be festival performances at Welcome to Rockville, Fort Rock and others not mentioned.
Megadeth was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, who formed the band after Mustaine was dismissed from Metallica. The formation consisted of Mustaine on vocals and lead guitar, Ellefson on bass and backing vocals, Handevidt on guitar, and Carruthers on drums. This lineup only continued for a year until a rapid change of lineup that went on for the next decade occurred. The band’s most recognized and commercially prosperous formation coalesced in 1990, involving Mustaine, Ellefson, guitarist Marty Friedman, and drummer Nick Menza. This incarnation produced the band's two best-received critical and commercial albums Countdown to Extinction and Youthanasia.
Megadeth was on a brief hiatus from 2002-2004 as Mustaine recuperated from a severe nerve injury. Since its reforming Mustaine is the only original member in Megadeth formation but he is sick and has some problems in his legs. The current members include the guitarist Kiko Loureiro from Angra, the drummer Dirk Verbeuren from Soilwork, and the bassist James LoMenzo who has been with the band before. The new album by Megadeth The Sick, The Dying… The album ‘And The Dead’ was released in 2022 and was met with positive reviews from music critics.
In their next tour, fans can look forward to hearing Megadeth’s latest tracks from The Sick, The Dying and some of the biggest hits from their long career. Thrash metal is expected to be well represented on set lists with songs such as “Symphony of Destruction”, “Peace Sells”, “Holy Wars…The Punishment Due” and others. These are shows that will always be popular, and it is expected that devoted metal fans, as well as people who are attending concerts more frequently due to the emergence of new bands, will attend these shows.
Megadeth has managed to maintain one of Metal’s most loyal fan bases for over three decades now. They have adapted to the change of lineup and scene by continuing to be pioneers of thrash through their playing and composing. Next year in 2023, when they are on tour, they will without a doubt prove why they are among the most respected bands in the genre.
The upcoming tour begins with a month-long stand in the United States before traveling abroad. The first concert happens on April 7th at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix. They will perform two shows at iconic places such as the Fillmore in Detroit and the Paramount in Huntington. The next day Megadeth performs at Manhattan Center’s Grand Ballroom, a venue that has been home to the likes of The Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley.
Other venues on the US tour are the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL, The Factory in Dallas, and near Jacksonville, St Augustine Amphitheater. Generally, most events are held at indoor theaters and mid-sized amphitheaters for a fan base of 5,000 to 10,000. These intimate spaces will provide great sightlines and acoustics that are squeaky clean for Megadeth’s thrash metal.
In May Megadeth transfers to Europe to perform at festivals and as a headliner. He is one of the main draws at the Finland Rock Festival as well as in other events. Various Overseas legs consist of concerts in Germany, Austria, Sweden Denmark, and Romania among others. Fans in Europe will be able to hear more songs from The Sick, The Dying… alongside classics.
Here is the current itinerary announced so far for Megadeth’s 2023 tour:
April 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre April 9 – El Paso, TX @ Abraham Chavez Theatre April 11, 2022 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center April 12 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater April 14 – The Woodlands, Texas @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 15 April – Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum April 17 – Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena April 19 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy April 21 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live April 22 – St. Augustine, FL @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre April 24 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live April 25 – Tampa, FL @ Yuengling Center April 27 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex April 29 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center April 30 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore May 3 – St Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center May 5 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre May 7 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre May 9 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom May 11 – Las Vegas, NV @ Michelob Ultra Arena May 12 – Reno, Nevada @ Reno Events Center May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater May 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre May 18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ UCCU Center May 20 – Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds
Festival and Concert Dates in Europe May, 26 – Stockholm, Sweden – RockFest May 28 – Helsinki, Finland – RockFest May 30 – Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum June 1 – Horsens, Denmark at Vestre Landsret June 3 – Nürburgring, Germany @ Rock Im Park June 5 – Nuremberg, Germany @ Rock Am Ring Festival Further European dates to come
This initial itinerary composes the first North American part of what appears to be a more extensive world tour. Since fans have responded well to their latest album, Megadeth will most probably plan other legs to be held at a later date. There is still a possibility of dates in Canada, Mexico, South America, and other places in Europe. In any case, there are several great chances for fans to see Megadeth, one of the leading thrash metal bands, on stage in 2023.
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