Strap in, mun — the Pennsylvania storm-bringers are back and aiming for the summit. Halestorm have officially announced their sixth album Everest, dropping 8 August 2025, and to celebrate they’re hitting the UK with a monster arena tour this November. Proper job! 🤘
The Album: Everest ⛰️
Halestorm don’t do things by halves, and Everest looks set to be their biggest, boldest record yet. Expect huge hooks, molten riffs, and Lzzy Hale’s vocals cutting through like a battle cry in a thunderstorm.
Track teasers include:
- “Everest” – the mountain-sized title track that promises anthemic choruses made for arenas.
- “Darkness Always Wins” – moody, brooding, and classic Halestorm drama.
- “Rain Your Blood On Me” – just from the title, you know it’s going to be absolute carnage live.
- “Like A Woman Can” – bluesy swagger with that signature Hale bite.
It’s shaping up to be an album that plants the flag even higher than The Strange Case Of… or Back From The Dead. Lush stuff.
The Tour: UK Gets the Storm 🌪️🇬🇧
Halestorm aren’t just releasing a record — they’re bringing the thunder live in five arena dates across the UK:
- Thu 20 Nov — Cardiff • Utilita Arena
- Fri 21 Nov — Glasgow • OVO Hydro
- Sun 23 Nov — Birmingham • Resorts World Arena (bp pulse LIVE)
- Mon 24 Nov — Manchester • AO Arena
- Wed 26 Nov — London • The O2
Support? Oh, only a ridiculously stacked line-up: Bloodywood (Indian folk-metal chaos merchants) and Kelsey Karter & The Heroines (rock ’n’ roll rebels with attitude). Tidy. 🔥
Why This Matters 🎤
Halestorm have always thrived in sweaty clubs and festival main stages, but this UK run cements them as arena heavyweights. Expect pyro, confetti cannons, and Arejay Hale battering his kit like it owes him money.
With Everest in their back pocket, this tour’s going to be one of the must-see rock events of 2025. Honestly, if you’re not already planning your travel, what’s occurring?
Tickets 🎟️
Tickets are on sale now via the usual suspects (Ticketmaster, Live Nation, etc.). Don’t dawdle — Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, London and Birmingham will sell quick once the storm hits.
The Riff Report Verdict ⚡
Halestorm are levelling up, climbing higher, and dragging us all along for the ride. Album six + UK arenas = headbanger’s heaven.
Pack your earplugs, stretch your neck, and keep your pint steady — the Everest era is about to erupt. 🏴🤘
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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