Japanese Metal Legends Loudness Announce 45th Anniversary World Tour
Japanese heavy metal pioneers Loudness have officially unveiled a multi-chapter world tour to celebrate their 45th anniversary, featuring a string of highly anticipated dates across the United States, Europe, and Japan.
Having formed in Osaka in 1981, the band—led by guitar virtuoso Akira Takasaki and vocalist Minoru Niihara—is marking the milestone by revisiting their legendary catalog and bringing their high-energy performance to global audiences throughout 2026.
Four Chapters of Celebration
The anniversary tour is structured into four distinct segments, each focusing on different regions and eras of the band's history:
Chapter 1: "The Birthday Eve" – Launched in late 2025 with a series of special anniversary shows across Japan.
Chapter 2: North America – Kicking off in March 2026, featuring club dates and major festival appearances.
Chapter 3: "Loud Crazy Loud" – A massive return to Japan in May 2026 for a headline run through the Zepp venue circuit.
Chapter 4: Europe – Set for July 2026, focusing on major summer metal festivals.
U.S. and European Tour Dates
The North American leg is highlighted by a headlining appearance at the Hell's Heroes festival in Houston and a coveted slot on the Monsters of Rock Cruise.
Confirmed U.S. Dates:
March 19-21: Hell's Heroes 2026 – Houston, TX
March 22: The Rock Box – San Antonio, TX
March 24: Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
March 25: Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA
April 12-17: Monsters Of Rock Cruise: Rock The Nations – Miami, FL
Confirmed European Dates:
July 3-5: Barcelona Rock Fest – Barcelona, Spain
July 3-6: Time To Rock Festival – Knislinge, Sweden
A Living Legacy
As the first Japanese metal band to sign with a major U.S. label and achieve Billboard chart success with albums like Thunder in the East, Loudness continues to be a driving force in the international scene. The 45th-anniversary tour promises a career-spanning setlist, featuring classics like "Crazy Nights," "In the Mirror," and "S.D.I."
Fans in Tokyo will also have the opportunity to catch a special livestream of the band's performance before they depart for the U.S. leg in March.
Tickets for the North American and Japanese dates are currently on sale, with festival passes for the European leg available via their respective event websites.