LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTHV) – This summer, rock fans across the country should prepare to be rocked hard when the Godsmack and Shinedown co-headlining summer tour hits more than 30 cities.
The groups are coming to Verizon Arena on August 14 at 7 p.m. with special guest Red Sun Rising.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices range from $39.50 to $99.50.
The tour is produced by Live Nation, the six-week outdoor amphitheater tour kicks off July 22 and is making stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Atlanta, New York and many more before wrapping on Sept. 2.
These dates come as both multi-platinum groups are set to release new albums: Godsmack’s WHEN LEGENDS RISE is being released on April 27 and Shinedown’s ATTENTION ATTENTION is being released on May 4.
Select dates of the summer tour will also be part of the popular Live Nation Ticket to Rock program. The Ticket to Rock bundle offers fans a low-cost way to see many of their favorite rock artists live in their area all summer long.
“We really believe this could be a great moment in our band’s career and we plan on running on the road until at least fall of 2019,” Sully Erna of Godsmack said. “We love the guys in Shinedown and we all go way back. There is a very strong mutual respect between our camps and we feel that this tour is going to be a must see!” Added the singer, songwriter, and guitarist. “We’re preparing ourselves to be on the top of our game!”
“It’s all about impact, and making a statement,” said Brent Smith, Shinedown’s lead singer. “We are creating a show for the fans that is powerful, passionate, and sonically inspiring. The audience has given us a platform to be ourselves, and create something spectacular. That being said SHINEDOWN, and GODSMACK will most certainly NOT let them down. This will be the Rock & Roll event of the year. In other words, “IT’S ABOUT TO GET HEAVY!!!”