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6 Unorthodox Rammstein Deep Tracks That Showcase Their Range

One of the most memorable and important metal acts of the last quarter-century, Germany's Rammstein have always occupied a unique space in the music world. Their larger-than-life songs are a collision of extreme dynamics, ominous vocals, mechanized rhythms, thundery guitars, and a frequently minimalist approach amplified to maximum effect. But there are times they dial things back for welcome contrast. They have also courted controversy from their lyrics, stage shows, and intense videos, many of which are intended to shock audiences with social and political messages—and sometimes just to be twisted.

Although they have been around for three decades now, Rammstein have only released eight studio albums. But the old adage about quality versus quantity applies here. Not only have they recorded many great songs, but their videos are like mini-movies with band members taking on a variety of different characters in many different scenarios. Here are six highly unusual Rammstein tracks reflect the different styles within their oeuvre.

"Los" from Reise, Reise (2004)

Given their penchant for crunchy electric guitars and deafening concerts, the concept of Rammstein going acoustic rarely comes up. What makes "Los" so intriguing is that it isn't a ballad, and also shows their music doesn't need amplification to be ominous. This is a simple track that repeats the same acoustic guitar motif over and over throughout most of the song, as frontman Till Lindemann's ominous growls lurk in subdued fashion. The electric guitar work that does surface is restrained and bluesy, and the harmonica solo is a nice touch. Who knows if we'll ever get a full-on acoustic Rammstein set, but this track makes the case that it would make for an interesting concert. At least they've played this one live.

"Stirb nicht vor mir" ft. Sharleen Spiteri from Rosenrot (2005)

Rammstein have done a number of different ballads throughout their career but this semi-electric one is unusual because it features Sharleen Spiteri, frontwoman for the Scottish rock band Texas. Lindemann sings in German while she sings in English. The title translates as "Don't Die Before I Do," and it's a dark, disturbing song with a haunting quality that resonates within Rammstein's repertoire.

He comes to me every night / No words are left to say / With his hands around my neck / I close my eyes and pass away / I don't know who he is / In my dreams he does exist / His passion is a kiss / And I can not resist. 

While the band is certainly known for propulsive, pummeling music, they are also capable of a lot of elegant tracks like this one.

"Liese" from Liebe ist fur alle da (2009)

At the start of this mellower track, the tolling bell, upbeat whistling, and ominous bass conjure an image of Jack the Ripper casually strolling through London after midnight. It rides a line between dark and light tones in a disturbing tale of sexual assault that could also serve as a political metaphor. It's also very uncharacteristic for Rammstein because there is literally no guitar to be found anywhere. The heavenly synths that waft in in the background give it a very different feeling. That's the thing about Rammstein—they have a patented sound but often deviate from it, throwing curveballs one doesn't expect, which keeps things intriguing.

"Haifisch" from Liebe ist fur alle da (2009)

This unusual number has more of a swing feel with dramatic synth brass being injected into the mix. While it's aggressive, "Haifisch" doesn't have the same thunderous quality as a lot of their other tracks but still packs a punch. This is the only song on this list that doesn't qualify as a deep cut because the video—featuring a funeral in which the singer's bandmates fight over the cause of his death, which we learn has been faked—has racked up over 100 million views on YouTube. "Haifisch" has got that classic Rammstein vibe, just slightly tweaked in a refreshing way. German dramatist Bertolt Brecht's "Mack the Knife" was reportedly an influence on this song, the title of which translates as "Shark."

"Diamant" from Rammstein (2019)

Yes, there's another ballad on this list, and it's a beautifully melancholy one. Featuring a vocal lamentation over placid acoustic guitar and subdued string accompaniment, "Diamant" might seem like an obvious one to put on this list. But it emphasizes how Rammstein can achieve power in both the most bombastic and delicate of sonic situations. Despite their reputation for provocativeness and sheer heaviness, there's a lot more nuance and sophistication to their music that casual listeners probably do not know about. The translated lyrics find a man describing the beauty of a woman he loves to be both beguiling and cold like a diamond.

"Lugen" by Zeit (2022)

The extreme dynamics of Rammstein's world collide on the penultimate track from their last album Zeit. The song starts with a cycling harp riff and Lindemann's nearly whispered vocals, then explodes into sheer electric freneticism. When the song builds into greater cacophony, the harp gets completely buried and his singing becomes more aggravated and auto-tuned. It's something one would never expect to hear on a Rammstein album, but considering the song is about the protagonist engaged in lies and deception, it makes perfect sense to use that technology to alter his voice. Ironically, it's used with purpose here. It's impressive to think that three decades into their career the group is still producing fertile, multilayered tracks like this one.

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Hellfest 2024: Concert Program And Times

Hellfest announces its return in 2024 with four new days of concerts dedicated to extreme music. Mark your calendars! Hellfest awaits metalheads from Thursday June 27 to Sunday June 30, 2024. The line-up includes Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Megadeth, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, Bruce Dickinson, Kvelertak, Machine Head, Corey Taylor, Mass Hysteria, The Prodigy, Suicidal Tendencies, Rival Sons, Saxon, Tom Morello, Kerry King from Slayer.... Here's the line-up by stage and concert times!

This is the must-attend French music event for all metal fans and other lovers of music with powerful decibels... Every year since 2006, the Hellfest Summer Open Air, better known as Hellfest, has welcomed a huge number of bands, mainly with metal roots and, to a lesser extent, punk and hardcore. With several tens of thousands of festival-goers and appearances by internationally renowned cult bands such as Alice Cooper, Kiss, Rammstein, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Tool and Deep Puprle, Hellfest has established itself as one of Europe's leading music festivals and one of France's leading cultural events. After an incredible double anniversary edition in 2022, and the presence of prestigious artists such as Metallica, Korn, Deftones, Volbeat, Judas Priest, The Offspring, Deep Purple, Scorpions, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N'Roses, Alice Cooper, Sabaton, Ministry, Bad Religion, Nightwish, Airbourne, Doro, Epica and Avatar, Hellfest returned to Clisson from June 15 to 18, 2023 with four explosive new days. Festival-goers were treated to the sounds of Iron Maiden, Pantera, Slipknot, Behemoth, Def Leppard, Kiss, SUM 41, Puscifer and Elegant Weapons. After so much emotion, Hellfest festival-goers can't wait to get back to Clisson and headbang to the rhythms of great heavy metal, punk, hard rock, black metal and progressive metal bands! So, mark your calendars! Hellfest has announced its return near Nantes from Thursday June 27 to Sunday June 30, 2024, a little later than usual. And once again, Hellfest has decided to fill your ears with four days of concerts and festivities! After weeks of anticipation, Hellfest has unveiled the names of the new edition! So, who will have the honor of getting you bopping and hopping in the summer of 2024? Well, Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters will be closing the 2024 edition of Hellfest on Sunday on Mainstage 1. Also at Clisson in 2024 will be Queens of the Stone Age, led by Josh Homme, and Californians The Offspring. Also announced are Japan's Babymetal, Britain's Nova Twins, Belgium's Brutus and Norway's Kvelertak! Looking for more? Hellfest has confirmed the arrival of festival regulars Megadeth, Dropkick Murphys, Royal Blood and Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson! And that's not all, as over 160 other bands join the Hellfest 2024 line-up, starting with Metallica. The Californian thrash metal band has announced its return to Clisson for the second time in three editions! Other names? Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Mass Hysteria, The Prodigy, Corey Taylor, Suicidal Tendencies, Rival Sons, Accept, Saxon, Slayer's Kerry King and Tom Morello... All to be discovered on 6 stages! As the festival points out, this is"without a doubt" one of the"most open and varied line-upsof extreme music"! Thursday, June 27, 2024 Mainstage 0111:30 p.M.-1:00 a.M.: AVENGED SEVENFOLD 9:20-10:20pm: MEGADETH 7.30-8.20pm: KERRY KING 6.00-6.40pm: SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm: ASINHELL Mainstage 0201:05-02:05: DROPKICK MURPHYS 22h25-23h25: LANDMVRKS 8:25-9:15pm: BABY METAL 6.45pm-7.25pm: ICE NINE KILLS 5.15pm-5.55pm: BLEED FROM WITHIN Warzone01:05-02:05: ENTER SHIKARI 22h55-23h55: THURSDAY 8.45-9.45pm: CRYSTAL LAKE 6.45pm-7.35pm: DYING WISH 5.15pm-5.55pm: THROWN Valley0h00-01h00: ALL THEM WITCHES 9:50-10:50pm: GRAVEYARD 7.40pm-8.40pm: GREEN LUNG 6:00-6:40pm: KHEMMIS 4:30pm-5:10pm: KOMODRAG & THE MOUNODOR Altar0h00-01h00: SODOM 9:50-10:50pm: DARK TRANQUILLITY 7.40pm-8.40pm: BRUJERIA 6:00-6:40pm: IMMOLATION 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm: WORMROT Temple01:05-02:05: CRADLE OF FILTH 22h55-23h55: SHINING 8:45-9:45pm: SYLVAINE 6.45pm-7.35pm: (DOLCH) 5.15pm-5.55pm: MORNE Friday, June 28, 2024 Mainstage 0111:15pm-0:45am: MACHINE HEAD 8:45-9:55pm: TOM MORELLO 6.35pm-7.35pm: POLYPHIA 4.40pm-5.30pm: FEAR FACTORY 3.05pm-3.45pm: KARNIVOOL 1.35-2.15pm: ORDEN OGAN 12:15-12:45pm: LOVEBITES 11:05-11:35am: 7WEEKS Mainstage 020:50-02:00: THE PRODIGY 10:00-11:10pm: SHAKA PONK 7.40pm-8.40pm: STEEL PANTHER 5.35pm-6.30pm:SAVAGE LANDS 3.50pm-4.35pm: LOFOFORA 2.20pm-3.00pm: WHILE SHE SLEEPS 12:50-13:30: WARGASM 11h40-12h10: ANKOR 10:30am-11:00am: SAINT AGNES Warzone01h00-02h00: BODY COUNT ft ICE-T 22h50-23h50: BIOHAZARD 8:40-9:40pm: CLAWFINGER 6.40pm-7.30pm: HARM'S WAY 4.50pm-5.40pm: STINKY 3.10pm-3.55pm: SPEED 1.35pm-2.15pm: DROPOUT KINGS 12:15-12:45pm : SMASH HIT COMBO 11:05-11:35am: EIGHT SINS Valley11:55pm-0:55am: FU MANCHU 9:45-10:45pm: ACID KING 7:35-8:35pm: 1000MODS 5:45-6:35pm: PLANET OF ZEUS 4pm-4.45pm: GAUPA 2.20pm-3.05pm: BLACK RAINBOWS 12:50-13:30: GOZU 11:40am-12:10pm : THE DEVIL'S TRADE 10.30am-11am: RED SUN ATACAMA Altar11:55pm-0:55am: PAIN OF SALVATION 9:45-10:45pm: AMORPHIS 7.35pm-8.35pm: NE OBLIVISCARIS 5.45pm-6.35pm: EINAR SOLBERG 4pm-4.45pm: KLONE 2.20pm-3.05pm: TEXTURES 12:50-13:30 : THE ACACIA STRAIN 11:40am-12:10pm: SOLITARIS 10:30am-11am: KARMA ZERO Temple01h00-02h00 :ANAAL NATHRAKH 22h50-23h50: EMPEROR 8:40-9:40pm: SATYRICON 6.40pm-7.30pm : KANONENFIEBER 4.50pm-5.40pm: MORK 3.10pm-3.55pm: EREB ALTOR 1.35-2.15pm: SHORES OF NULL 12:15-12:45pm : IMPERIAL CRYSTALLINE ENTOMBMENT 11:05-11:35am: HOULE Saturday, June 29, 2024 Mainstage 0122h45-01h00: METALLICA 8.35pm-9.35pm: MASS HYSTERIA 6:30-7:30pm: EXTREME 4.50pm-5.35pm: MAMMOTH WVH 3.10pm-3.55pm: BLACK STONE CHERRY 1.35pm-2.15pm: ANVIL 12:15-12:45pm: ALIEN WEAPONRY 11:05-11:35am: DARKEN Mainstage 0201:05-02:05: SAXON 9:40-10:40pm: BRUCE DICKINSON 7.35pm-8.30pm: ACCEPT 5.40pm-6.25pm: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN 4pm-4.45pm: STRATOVARIUS 2.20pm-3.05pm: RHAPSODY OF FIRE 12:50-13:30: ETERNAL CHAMPION 11:40am-12:10pm: SUMERLANDS 10h35-11h00: CRYSTAL VIPER Warzone01h00-02h00 : SUICIDAL TENDENCIES 22h50-23h50: THE INTERRUPTERS 8.40-9.40pm: NEKROMANTIX 6.40pm-7.30pm : DIDIER WAMPAS PSYCHO ATTACKS 4.50pm-5.40pm: 8.6 CREW 3.10pm-3.55pm: THE CASUALTIES 1.35pm-2.15pm: TOTAL CHAOS 12:15-12:45pm : THE DEAD KRAZUKIES 11.05-11.35am: FALLEN LILLIES Valley11:55pm-0:55am: JULIECHRISTMAS 9:45-10:45pm: MR. BUNGLE 7.35pm-8.35pm: CHELSEA WOLFE 5.45pm-6.35pm: KVELERTAK 4pm-4.45pm: BRUTUS 2.20pm-3.05pm: OXBOW 12:50-13:30 : SPOTLIGHTS 11:40am-12:10pm: KONVENT 10.30am-11am: VOICE OF HELL CONTEST: PËRL Altar11:55pm-0:55am: DISMEMBER 9:45-10:45pm: NILE 7.35pm-8.35pm: KATAKLYSM 5.45pm-6.35pm: THE HAUNTED 4pm-4.45pm: LEGION OF THE DAMNED 2.20pm-3.05pm: SANGUISUGABOGG 12:50pm-1:30pm :KRONOS 11:40am-12:10pm: BLOCKHEADS 10.30am-11am: NAKKEKNAEKKER Temple01h00-02h00: EIVØR 22h50-23h50: KORPIKLAANI 20h40-21h40: SKYCLAD 6.40pm-7.30pm : CORVUS CORAX 4.50pm-5.40pm: SKALMOLD 3.10pm-3.55pm: WAYFARER 1.35pm-2.15pm: HRAFNGRIMR 12:15-12:45pm: UUHAI 11.05-11.35am: EIHWAR Sunday, June 30, 2024 Mainstage 0110pm-0am: FOO FIGHTERS 7.25pm-8.40pm: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 5.20-6.15pm: ROYAL BLOOD 3:30-4:20pm: BLUES PILLS 1.55pm-2.35pm: NOVA TWINS 12h25-13h05: HIGH IN FIRE 11.05am-11.35am: COSMIC PSYCHOS Mainstage 028.45-9.55pm: THE OFFSPRING 6.20pm-7.20pm: COREY TAYLOR 4.25pm-5.15pm: FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES 2.40pm-3.25pm: SIMPLE PLAN 1.10pm-1.50pm: NECK DEEP 11.40am-12.20pm: HOTWAX 10.30am-11am: BAD SITUATION Warzone11pm-0am: COCK SPARRER 8:50-9:50pm: MADBALL 6:40-7:40pm: HIGH VIS 4.50pm-5.40pm: SHOW ME THE BODY 3.10pm-3.55pm: DRUG CHURCH 1.35pm-2.15pm: SCOWL 12h15-12h45: GEL 11h05-11h35: SORCERER Valley9:55-10:55pm: RIVAL SONS 7:45pm-8:45pm: ††† (CROSSES) 5:45-6:35pm: CITY MORGUE 4pm-4.45pm: THERAPY? 2:20-3:05pm: RENDEZ-VOUS 12h50-13h30: DOOL 11h40-12h20: HERIOT 10.30am-11am: PENCEY SLOE Altar9:55-10:55pm: I AM MORBID 7.45pm-8.45pm: SUFFOCATION 5.45pm-6.35pm : THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER 4pm-4.45pm: SHADOW OF INTENT 2.20pm-3.05pm: CALIBAN 12:50-13:30 : BRAND OF SACRIFICE 11:40am-12:20pm: DESTINITY 10:30am-11:00am: DEFICIENCY Temple11pm-0am: DIMMU BORGIR 8:50-9:50pm: TIAMAT 6.40pm-7.40pm: BATUSHKA 4.50pm-5.40pm: WIEGEDOOD 3.10pm-3.55pm: YOTH IRIA 1.35-2.15pm: THRON 12h15-12h45 : NOCTURNAL THOUGHTS 11h05-11h35: COLD BLOOD Until then, we'll let you (re)discover Hellfest 2023 in pictures! Hellfest 2023: images from Thursday, June 15We couldn't miss France's biggest metal festival, with over 180 bands to discover over 4 days and less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris leaves the capital for a few days to bring you the 16th edition of Hellfest as if you were there! The extreme music festival got off to a flying start on its first day. Here's a look back at 10 of the highlights of Thursday June 15, 2023. [Read more] Hellfest 2023: images from Friday, June 16We couldn't miss France's biggest metal festival, with over 180 bands to discover over 4 days, less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris leaves the capital for a few days, and brings you the 16th edition of Hellfest as if you were there! Here's a look back at 10 of the highlights of Friday June 16, 2023. [Read more] Hellfest 2023: images from Saturday June 17We couldn't miss France's biggest metal festival, with over 180 bands to discover over 4 days, less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris leaves the capital for a few days, and brings you the 16th edition of Hellfest as if you were there. Here are 10 highlights from Saturday June 17, 2023. [Read more] Hellfest 2023: images from Sunday, June 18We couldn't miss France's biggest metal festival, with over 180 bands to discover over 4 days, less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris leaves the capital for a few days, and brings you the 16th edition of Hellfest as if you were there. Here are 10 highlights from Sunday June 18, 2023, the last day of the festival. [Read more]

Summer Concerts 2024: All The Shows You Can See, No Matter Where You Are In The World

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School's out, you're on vacation and you're looking to catch some live music to take full advantage of the summer's longest days of the year.

Thankfully, there are many options! If you find yourself in London in August, you can catch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. In Japan this July? No problem! K-Pop group TXT are touring across the country. There's a concert option for everyone, no matter where in the world you are throughout the summer months of June, July and August. A comprehensive list is below. Rock on!

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Where: Europe, UKTaylor Swift recently revamped her setlist to make room for some tracks from her new album "The Tortured Poets Department." Swift's Eras Tour is zipping through Europe and the UK this summer before it returns to North America in October.

The Beach Boys: The Endless Summer Gold TourWhere: North America"Full House" star John Stamos will be performing with the Beach Boys on various dates throughout the summer as the rock legends continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1974 "Endless Summer" album.

Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour Where: Europe, North AmericaOlivia Rodrigo is performing hits from her 2023 album "Guts." A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit her Fund 4 Good, which is a "global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom," according to the foundation's website.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT): Act: Promise World TourWhere: North America, JapanK-pop supergroup Tomorrow X Together, also known as TXT, made history in 2023 as the first K-pop act to headline Lollapalooza in Chicago. This summer, they're bringing their show across select cities in the US and Japan.

Tyla: The Tyla TourWhere: North America, EuropeOn the heels of winning a Grammy for best African music performance for her song "Water," marking her first Grammy nod and win, Tyla is playing various music festivals across the US and Europe this year. The 22-year-old South African artist is having a breakout year with her sultry Afropop/R&B sounds hitting the Billboard charts – not to mention Barack Obama's best-of list.

Chris Stapleton: The All-American Road Show TourWhere: North AmericaCountry rocker Chris Stapleton has a solid lineup of supporting acts that include Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson and Lainey Wilson, among others, on various North American dates.

Foo Fighters: The Everything or Nothing at All TourWhere: UK, North AmericaThis tour comes after the Foo Fighters lost their longtime and beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Their new drummer Josh Freese has joined them in place of Hawkins and the band released their latest album "But Here We Are" last year.

Rolling Stones: The Hackney Diamonds '24 TourWhere: North AmericaAt 80 years old, Rolling Stones lead singer and cultural icon Mick Jagger is still at it (as is his partners in music, Keith Richards, also 80, and Ronnie Wood, 76). The Stones are nearing the end of their world tour, so make sure to catch them before they take their final bow in July.

Pearl Jam: Dark Matter TourWhere: UK, Europe, North America, AustraliaPearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder's distinctly gritty and powerful vocals lead this live music experience as the band plays their greatest hits along with some tracks from their new album "Dark Matter," released in April.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2024 TourWhere: Europe, UK, North AmericaAfter postponing a string of dates while Bruce Springsteen recovered from "peptic ulcer disease," The Boss and his band are back on the road in full swing. This tour, which kicked off last year, will be chronicled in the upcoming Disney+ documentary titled "Road Diary," which is set to debut in October.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: Can't Let Go Tour Where: North AmericaThe combination of Alison Krauss' soft bluegrass vocals and Robert Plant's Led Zeppelin wails makes for a gorgeous and meditative concert-going experience. The collaborators are performing tracks from their two Americana albums, 2021's "Raise the Roof" and 2007's "Raising Sand," along with a few Zeppelin songs, of course.

Janet Jackson: Together Again TourWhere: North AmericaJanet Jackson will bring everyone "together again" this summer on encore dates after her successful tour of the same name last year. Kicking off in the US in June, rapper Nelly will serve as Jackson's opening act.

Green Day: The Saviors TourWhere: Europe, UK, North AmericaGreen Day is celebrating the 20th anniversary of "American Idiot" and the 30th anniversary of "Dookie" by playing both albums start-to-finish alongside a handful of songs from their new album "Saviors." The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and the Linda Lindas are Green Day's supporting acts along their North American leg.

Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods Tour 2024Where: North AmericaThis millennial-centric show will certainly provide the summer nostalgia you didn't know you needed. Third Eye Blind is headlining the Summer Gods Tour, with Yellowcard serving as the supporting act.

Alanis Morissette: The Triple Moon TourWhere: North AmericaAlanis Morrissette is back on the road performing her classic hits, this time with special guests Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Morgan Wade. While the majority of Morrissette's concerts are in the US, she's making one pit stop in Toronto in July.

Foreigner and Styx: Renegades and Juke Box Heroes TourWhere: North AmericaCome sail away with Styx and Foreigner for a rollicking, high energy concert presented by two of the biggest rock bands of the '70s and '80s. Don't forget to restock your Aqua Net. Special guest John Waite will be featured.

P!NK: Summer Carnival TourWhere: UK, Europe, North AmericaWatch P!Nk soar above your head as she sings her many power anthems whilst putting on an impressive aerial performance akin to a Cirque du Soleil show you'd see in Las Vegas.

Kings of Leon: Can We Please Have Fun TourWhere: UK, Europe, North AmericaThe indie rock band are performing tracks from their new album "Can We Please Have Fun." Phantogram will serve as the supporting act starting on August 14.

Blink-182: One More Time TourWhere: North America, UKIf you missed Blink-182, have no fear. Travis Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus are back on the road following their 2022 reunion and the release of their 2023 album "One More Time." Pierce the Veil is the special guest for all US dates.

Jennifer Lopez: This Is Me…LiveWhere: North AmericaSee Jennifer Lopez's new album "This Is Me… Now" and accompanying documentary "This Is Me… Now: A Love Story," both released in February, come to life in concert. It feels safe to assume that Lopez will also be performing some of her greatest hits including "Jenny From the Block," "I'm Real" and "Let's Get Loud."

Kid Cudi: Insano: Engage the World Tour Where: North AmericaKid Cudi is performing tracks from his new albums "Insano" and "Insano (Nitro Mega)" with special guest Pusha T, who will perform at Cudi's shows during all North American dates.

Earth, Wind & Fire with Lionel Richie and Chicago: Heart & Soul Tour 2024Where: North AmericaIconic 1970s act Earth, Wind & Fire is co-headlining the Heart & Soul Tour as it sweeps across the US, first with Lionel Richie in May and June, then with Chicago starting in July. Step into your platform shoes and prepare to groove to Earth, Wind and Fire's "September" and sing along to Chicago's classic hit "Saturday in the Park," not to mention any number of Richie's classics.

Future & Metro Boomin: The We Trust You TourWhere: North AmericaRappers Future and Metro Boomin are touring their debut collaborative album "We Don't Trust You," which was released in March and hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album has since spent eight weeks on the all-encompassing Billboard 200.

Usher: Past Present Future Tour Where: North AmericaWith his electric Super Bowl Halftime Show performance still top of mind, the "Yeah!" singer is taking his popular Las Vegas residency show on the road starting in his hometown of Atlanta this August. The sprawling world tour goes into 2025 and ends in the spring.

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