The announcement of the “Volume and Vengeance Tour” — featuring Queensrÿche alongside German heavy‑metal stalwarts Accept — has generated considerable buzz within the metal community. Reported by sources such as AXS TV and Metal Injection in July 2025, the tour is set to run from November 7, 2025 in Denver, Colorado, through to December 20, 2025 in Temecula, California.
Tour Overview & Significance
For many fans, this pairing feels like a long‑anticipated union of progressive and classic heavy metal. Queensrÿche, known for their ambitious compositions and narrative-driven albums (notably Operation: Mindcrime), have evolved across decades, while Accept represent a more traditional, riff‑driven German metal lineage (with classics such as Balls to the Wall). The collaboration symbolically bridges those two threads of the metal genre.
Queensrÿche’s vocalist Todd La Torre expressed excitement in press statements: he noted that both bands had “discussed wanting to do a proper tour together,” and that this was the moment to make it happen. La Torre also emphasized that, though the bands have distinct stylistic approaches, they “share a deep and revered history” and fanbase; this tour is framed as offering a “metal musical history” experience.
From Accept’s side, there is an opportunity to reach newer audiences in the U.S., riding the momentum of a passionate pairing. While the announcement coverage focuses more on Queensrÿche, the joint billing signals a statement of mutual respect and a desire to combine legacies on stage.
Key Dates, Cities & Logistics
Start: November 7, 2025 — Denver, CO @ The Summit
Finish: December 20, 2025 — Temecula, CA @ Pechanga Theater Casino
The run covers approximately 28 U.S. cities, crossing regions from the Mountain West to the Midwest, the East Coast, the Southeast, and finally into the Southwest and California. Some representative stops include:
Chicago, IL (House of Blues)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Culture Room)
Phoenix, AZ (The Van Buren)
Dallas, TX (House of Blues)
Ticket pre‑sales are scheduled to begin July 9, 2025, with general on‑sale from July 11, 2025 onward. The tour also features VIP packages, which offer perks such as a pre‑show meet‑and‑greet, photo opportunities, autographed items, and exclusive merchandise (though the VIP packages do not include the concert ticket itself).
Broader Context & Expectations
This tour comes at a time when legacy metal acts increasingly partner to amplify their reach and create marquee events. For Queensrÿche, already enjoying renewed attention under the La Torre era and following their 2022 album Digital Noise Alliance, this pairing provides a way to reaffirm relevance and to present themselves alongside peers in classic metal.
Some fans have speculated on the possibility of additional supporting acts. For example, discussion on fan forums (Reddit) notes that Symphony X was listed in some ticketing pages for certain shows, though Queensrÿche later indicated that Symphony X is not officially part of the tour, suggesting those listings were likely errors.
In terms of performance expectation, audiences may anticipate a mix of signature hits from both bands’ catalogs, possibly supplemented by deeper cuts, dynamic stage production, and musical interplay. The synergy of combining a progressive metal act and a traditional heavy metal act on a co‑headline tour promises contrast, energy, and cross‑fanbase appeal.
Overall, the Volume and Vengeance Tour stands out as one of the more ambitious and symbolically resonant metal tours announced in 2025. It represents not just a run of concerts, but a statement of identity, legacy, and musical dialogue between two pillars of heavy music. As the fall approaches, attention will likely intensify on setlists, ticket demand, and the live chemistry between Queensrÿche and Accept.
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