Following a highly successful spring mini-tour consisting of multiple sold-out dates, Mudvayne and Hellyeah frontman Chad Gray has officially announced a massive expansion of his first-ever solo venture. The newly revealed summer and fall 2026 leg of the “30 Years Of Madness” tour will see the veteran vocalist bringing his career-spanning celebration to cities across the United States.
Conceived as a tribute to his extensive three-decade career in heavy music, the unique concert series features Gray performing a comprehensive setlist consisting of both Mudvayne and Hellyeah hits. He will once again be joined by a specialized backing band, which includes Mudvayne touring guitarist Marcus Rafferty, drummer Devin Attard, bassist Nick Villarreal, and guitarist Joe Bonasorte. Support for the upcoming trek will be provided by Butcher Babies and Devil’s Cut.
Expressing his immense gratitude for the fan reception so far, Chad Gray issued a lengthy statement detailing his motivation for extending the run.
“The initial five ‘30 Years Of Madnesss‘ shows were absolutely incredible! The band, the fans, the venues and all involved completely blew me away,” Gray stated.
“Since the beginning, I’ve wanted to bring this to all my fans everywhere. From here in America and everywhere abroad. And now I have the opportunity, so I’m gonna take it. This fall, I’m hopefully going to come to a town near you and we are gonna walk in a room, let go of life and its problems and have some f**king fun! That has been my mission statement and mantra from the beginning of this. Let’s just have fun! So I’m hoping with everything in me if there’s a stop near you I will see YOU! My favorite people in the world. My FAMILY!” he added.
He continued, highlighting the deep personal connection he shares with the metal community: “Heavy metal saved my life and each and every one of you have done the same for me. We save each other because we lean on each other when things are as bad in life as they can be. You all have always been there for me and I want to be there for you. So let’s get together this fall and once again…HAVE SOME F**KING FUN! Hope to see you at a show near you sooner than later.”
“So until then please stay safe, happy, healthy and METAL AS F**K!”
The “30 Years Of Madness” series officially launched on April 24 at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. That inaugural gig featured Gray backed by a slightly varied lineup that also included Hellyeah guitarist Christian Brady.
Presale tickets for the new dates will be available starting today, Tuesday, June 9, with a Citi presale launching at 12:00 p.m. local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week before the general public on-sale begins this Friday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Chad Gray “30 Years Of Madness” 2026 Tour Dates:
- Jul 17 – Cadott, WI – Rockfest
- Aug 28 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theater
- Aug 29 – Kansas City, MO – VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City
- Aug 30 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
- Sep 1 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
- Sep 2 – Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon Theatre
- Sep 3 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
- Sep 5 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club – Eagles Ballroom
- Sep 6 – Chicago, IL – Outset
- Sep 8 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue
- Sep 9 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
- Sep 11 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
- Sep 12 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
- Sep 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
- Sep 15 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
- Sep 17 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens
- Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
- Oct 2 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
- Oct 4 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
- Oct 5 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
- Oct 6 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
- Oct 10 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
- Oct 11 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
- Oct 12 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Factory
- Oct 14 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
- Oct 16 – Clearwater, FL – OCC Road House & Museum – Music Hall
- Oct 18 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte – The Underground
- Oct 19 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
- Oct 20 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
