Nickelback and other rock and metal acts announce new tours

A series of 16 new rock and metal tours have been announced. Nickelback is scheduled for a massive world tour in North America from February through May, with Don Broco serving as a support act.

SepticFlesh will perform headline shows in the United States alongside their North American tour supporting Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder. Additionally, Dropkick Murphys has added five new stops in Boston to their annual St. Patrick's Day tour.

Other notable announcements include lineup updates for Sonic Temple, the reveal of the ALTer Ego radio festival in Los Angeles, and the announcement of the Dial Up Festival. Other events mentioned include a Sully Erna Scars Foundation benefit show and Warren Haynes' annual Christmas Jam.