# Down ‘Strap It Down’ North American tour

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/down-strap-it-down-north-american-tour
> Updated: 2026-08-16T17:18:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The heavy metal supergroup Down has launched its ‘Strap It Down’ North American summer 2026 tour. The tour began on August 15 in Atlanta, Georgia, and features support from Helmet and the Los Angeles-based musical project Spirit In The Room.

The tour includes various stops across the United States and Canada, including Toronto, Montreal, and Chicago. Scheduled appearances include Zakk Wylde’s Berzerkus Festival in Pennsylvania and New York in late August. The trek is set to conclude with a performance in Shakopee, Minnesota, on September 4, where Down will serve as direct support for Slayer.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Down launches ‘Strap It Down’ North American summer tour

Heavy metal band Down has kicked off its ‘Strap It Down’ North American tour in Atlanta, featuring support from Helmet and scheduled appearances at the Berzerkus Festival and with Slayer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/down-launches-strap-it-down-north-american-summer-tour

### 2026-08-11: Spirit In The Room begins North American tour with Down and Helmet

Los Angeles-based Spirit In The Room is launching the “Strap It Down” North American tour with Down and Helmet, running from August 15 to September 2 across the US and Canada.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spirit-in-the-room-begins-north-american-tour-with-down-and-helmet

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