In the metal music landscape, securing an opening slot for Metallica is the ultimate milestone. Sharing a stadium stage with the most commercially successful metal band in history doesn’t just expose an artist to tens of thousands of potential new fans each night, it represents a symbolic passing of the torch.
Kentucky metalcore heavyweights Knocked Loose earned that prestigious call for their 2026 European and UK stadium run. The band has already achieved massive milestones, including a Grammy nomination and a high-profile set at Coachella, all while maintaining their relentlessly punishing sonic identity.
This current overseas trek alongside Metallica and French progressive metal titans Gojira should be a pure victory lap. Instead, a series of severe physical misfortunes has turned the tour into an astonishing display of endurance.
As revealed in the premiere episode of the band’s new documentary webseries tracking the tour, frontman Bryan Garris faced a major medical scare just two days into the trip. While in Sofia, Bulgaria, Bryan Garris began experiencing sudden numbness on the left side of his tongue and face.
He was rushed to a local emergency room, where doctors diagnosed him with Bell’s Palsy, a condition typically triggered by swollen or torn muscles that results in temporary facial paralysis and muscle weakness. Though medical professionals strongly advised immediate rest to prevent permanent damage, the vocalist chose to fight through the illness. After receiving acupuncture and an initial round of steroidal treatments, he returned to the stage.
Bryan Garris addressed his health status on social media earlier this week, stating:
“Thank you to everyone that checked out the new mini doc on the Knocked Loose YouTube channel and thank you to everyone that reached out about my sudden onset of Bells Palsy. I’m doing good, taking care of my self, and resting when I can. The show must go on.”
In a bizarre turn of events, the band’s string of bad luck continued this week when guitarist and vocalist Isaac Hale (who also performs in Inclination and XweaponX) was struck by a car.
Despite the frightening nature of the accident, Isaac Hale released a characteristically casual social media update on May 29th, indicating that he has no intention of sitting out any upcoming performances. True to their word, the band has yet to cancel a single performance, successfully tearing through their scheduled stops in Germany yesterday and today.
Isaac Hale shared his brief update regarding the incident:
“Tour update got hit by a car yesterday felt bad but got this boba after and it was really good.”
Knocked Loose will continue their relentless touring schedule through June, hitting major European stadiums, arenas, and festivals.
Knocked Loose and rapper Denzel Curry have also officially announced a massive co-headlining tour across North America for Fall 2026. The announcement follows the success of their collaborative track “Hive Mind“, which debuted earlier this year alongside a music video directed by Eric Richter and Knocked Loose frontman Bryan Garris.
Knocked Loose 2026 European & UK Tour Dates:
- June 01 – Milan, Italy – Circolo Magnolia
- June 03 – Bologna, Italy – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara (Supporting Metallica & Gojira)
- June 06 – Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound
- June 09 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena (Supporting Bring Me The Horizon)
- June 13 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Aréna (Supporting Metallica & Gojira)
- June 14 – Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic – Rock For People
- June 16 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje
- June 19 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
- June 21 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium (Supporting Metallica & Gojira)
- June 22 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Limelight
- June 23 – Dublin, Ireland – The Academy
- June 25 – Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park (Supporting Metallica & Gojira)
- June 28 – Cardiff, Wales – Principality Stadium (Supporting Metallica & Gojira)
- July 03 – London, England – London Stadium (Supporting Metallica & Gojira)
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry 2026 Co-Headlining Tour Dates:
- Sep 26 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion Outdoor
- Sep 27 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic – Outdoors
- Sep 29 – Minneapolis, MN @ St. Paul
- Sep 30 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed Fairgrounds
- Oct 02 – Philadelphia, PA @ Stateside Live!
- Oct 03 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
- Oct 05 – Queens, NY – Knockdown Center
- Oct 06 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
- Oct 08 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
- Oct 09 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Outdoors
- Oct 11 – Toronto, ON @ The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto
- Oct 14 – Asheville, NC @ Hellbender
- Oct 16 – Orlando, FL @ Orlando Amphitheater
- Oct 17 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ FTL War Memorial Auditorium
- Oct 19 – Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
- Oct 21 – St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
- Oct 22 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
- Oct 24 – Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World (just Knocked Loose)
- Oct 27 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre
- Oct 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Outdoors
- Oct 30 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
- Oct 31 – Daly City, CA @ Cow Palace Warehouse
- Nov 02 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
- Nov 03 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
- Nov 05 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
- Nov 08 – Mexico City, MX @ Foro Teambro
