Armored Saint and Metal Church Announce North American and Spring 2027 Tours
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Armored Saint has confirmed a North American co-headlining tour with Metal Church, set to begin on November 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California and conclude on November 21 in Agoura Hills, California. The tour, dubbed the Metal Saint Tour 2026, will feature support from LiveKill. The event follows recent shows in Europe and has generated strong fan interest. A second leg of the tour has also been announced, running from March 19 to April 10, 2027, beginning in Austin, Texas and ending in Las Vegas, Nevada, with support from One Machine.

The 2027 leg will celebrate the legacy of two iconic '80s metal bands with new records released in 2026. Full dates for both legs are listed in the itinerary. The 2026 tour includes stops across California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and parts of the Midwest. The 2027 tour covers Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and the Midwest.

com/armoredsaint. The announcement marks a significant expansion of Armored Saint’s live presence, reinforcing their status as a cornerstone of modern heavy music. The tour follows the release of their ninth studio album, Emotion Factory Reset, which was released earlier this year on Metal Blade Records. The album was produced by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston, and features a diverse range of musical styles while honoring the band’s legacy.

The full track listing includes 'Close To The Bone,' 'Every Man-Any Man,' 'Not On Your Life,' 'Hit A Moonshot,' and others. The tour announcement is a key development in the current metal music calendar, reflecting continued momentum for both bands. The 2027 leg underscores the enduring appeal of the bands’ music and their connection with fans across the United States and Canada.