Metal Blade Records supergroup Category 7 has announced plans to embark on their debut US tour starting March of next year. Comprised of veteran tradesman of heavy music, Category 7 is John Bush of Armored Saint/Anthrax, Phil Demmel of Kerry King/Machine Head, Mike Orlando of Adrenaline Mob, Jack Gibson of Exodus and Jason Bittner of Shadows Fall and Overkill.
Earlier this summer, the project released their Metal Blade Records self-titled full length debut to widespread acclaim. The album leaped to the #8 spot on the Billboard Rock Chart, propelled by the traction of singles including "In Stitches," "Exhausted," "Mousetrap," and "Apple of Discord".
For Category 7, the announcement of their first ever US tour will offer a opportunity to showcase the songs on their debut album in front of their ever-growing base. Vocalist John Bush spoke of the news. "Looking forward to CATEGORY 7 blowing off the roofs of some venues on the East Coast and Midwest in March of 2025. This will be the first time the band will be playing live so come and check out some killer musicianship. Playing songs from the debut record should be fun. See ya there!"
Veteran guitarist Phil Demmel also chimed in, "We all are so thrilled to launch this band and bring our show through the states!"
Ahead of the general on sale set for October 11th, KNOTFEST.com is hosting a pre-sale event giving fans access to tickets ahead of the general public. Premium members are now able to get access to tickets for the Category 7 tour - HERE
See the complete list of dates and cities for the Category 7 debut tour below.
CATEGORY 7 w/ Exhorder, Dead By Wednesday, Hand Of The Tribe
3/06/2025 Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, MD
3/07/2025 Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
3/08/2025 Middle East - Downstairs - Cambridge
3/09/2025 Underground Arts - Philadelphia, PA
w/ Exhorder, Engineered Society Project, Hand Of The Tribe
3/11/2025 Jergel's - Warrendale, PA
3/12/2025 The Asylum At Temple Live - Cleveland, OH
3/14/2025 The Machine Shop - Flint, MI
3/15/2025 The Forge - Joliet, IL
3/16/2025 The Rave II - Milwaukee, WI **
3/18/2025 Fine Line - Minneapolis, MN
3/19/2025 Bourbon Theatre - Lincoln, NE
3/21/2025 Pop's - St. Louis, MO
3/22/2025 Exit/In - Nashville, TN
3/23/2025 The Masquerade (Hell) - Atlanta, GA
** w/ H1Z1, Misfire, Engineered Society Project, Hand Of The Tribe (no Exhorder)
