New Wave of British Heavy Metal pioneers Raven return to the stage with a 40-date North American run from March through May, joined by special guests Slackjaw. After what the band calls a “medical gap year” in 2025, the Gallagher brothers are back at full throttle and ready to unleash their signature high-speed assault across the continent.
Frontman John Gallagher says, “Hey there!! we’re hungry and itching to get back out on the road after the ‘medical gap year’ of 2025. It’s gonna be a take no prisoners full volume manic affair with Slackjaw out with us on this 2026 US tour!!” The tone is set. The amps are cranked. The mission is direct.
Formed in Newcastle in 1974, Raven helped define the raw edge of the NWOBHM movement, influencing generations of thrash and speed metal bands and giving Metallica and Anthrax early tour support. Decades later, the lineup of John Gallagher, Mark Gallagher and drummer Mike Heller continues to push forward following recent releases including ‘ALL HELL’S BREAKING LOOSE’ and the EP ‘CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE.’
From intimate clubs to hard-hitting rock rooms, the 2026 tour stretches coast to coast across the U.S. and Canada, delivering the kind of live intensity that has defined Raven for more than four decades. This is heavy metal without compromise, built for the faithful and the fearless.
RAVEN 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
3/18/2026 – Louisville, KY – Goodwood Whiskey Row
3/19/2026 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
3/20/2026 – Kansas City, MO – Westport Brewery
3/21/2026 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Live
3/22/2026 – Dallas, TX – RBC
3/24/2026 – El Paso, TX – RockHouse
3/25/2026 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Underground
3/26/2026 – Hollywood, CA – The Whisky
3/27/2026 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing
3/28/2026 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
3/29/2026 – Reno, NV – Club Underground
3/31/2026 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
4/1/2026 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
4/2/2026 – Seattle, WA – Funhouse
4/3/2026 – Boise, ID – The Shredder
4/4/2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High Saloon
4/5/2026 – Denver, CO – The Federal Theatre
4/7/2026 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
4/8/2026 – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade
4/9/2026 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club
4/10/2026 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
4/11/2026 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
4/12/2026 – Hamtramck, MI – Sanctuary
4/14/2026 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
4/15/2026 – Brooklyn, NY – The Woodshop
4/16/2026 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
4/17/2026 – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Bistro
4/18/2026 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar & Spectacles
4/19/2026 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
4/21/2026 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground
4/22/2026 – Old Town, ME – The Old Town Theatre
4/23/2026 – Manchester, NH – Jewel Music Venue
4/24/2026 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
4/25/2026 – Harrisburg, PA – TBA
4/26/2026 – Richmond, VA – Ember Music Hall
4/29/2026 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel Of Bones
4/30/2026 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
5/1/2026 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
5/2/2026 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply
5/3/2026 – Bradenton, FL – Oscura