‘80s Metal Band Announces Special Shows With Legendary Guest
- - ‘80s Metal Band Announces Special Shows With Legendary Guest
Geca FloresFebruary 12, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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Thrash metal band Anthrax is adding something extra to their upcoming performances.
The five-member band is gearing up for an extensive Canada tour this month, hitting major cities nationwide. From the West to the East Coast, fans will be treated to explosive performances, electrifying stage presence and powerful renditions of their timeless hits.
Apart from supporting heavy metal icons Megadeth on their 12-day run, Anthrax has fans with exciting “special” shows in Canada.
Just days before the official start of the tour, the band highlighted their two headline shows with fellow thrash metal band Exodus.
Anthrax will take the stage in Fort McMurray, Alberta, on Feb. 22 and Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Feb. 24 as part of their highly anticipated tour run.
Anthrax band performs during a Mx Metal Festo 2024 at velodromo on April 13, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico.
Furthermore, the upcoming shows will also offer VIP meet-and-greet packages for fans who want an exclusive experience with the band.
“5 days to go until we fire up the #Thrash machine in Canada with @megadeth and we also have two special headline shows in ONTARIO & ALBERTA with @exodusbandofficial. Anthrax VIP meet and greet packages available for all dates,” the caption reads.
The comment section quickly filled with excited reactions from fans who are counting down the days until showtime.
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“Cannot wait to see you guys!” one wrote.
“So excited to see you guys!” a commenter added.
“Fort McMurray welcomes @anthrax & @exodusbandofficial,” a follower said.
The same goes for another who mentioned, “That’s a great tour! Can’t wait.”
At the same time, many were already pressing for details regarding a possible new album, eager for any hint of upcoming music.
Anthrax 2026 Canada Tour Dates -
Feb. 15: Victoria, BC, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Feb. 17: Abbotsford, BC, Rogers Forum
Feb. 18: Kelowna, BC, Prospera Place
Feb. 20: Calgary, AB, Scotiabank Saddledome
Feb. 21: Edmonton, AB, Rogers Place
Feb. 22: Fort McMurray, AB, MacDonald Island Park (Headline Show)
Feb. 24: Saskatoon, SK, SaskTel Centre
Feb. 25: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Life Centre
Feb. 26: Thunder Bay, ON, Thunder Bay Community Auditorium (Headline Show)
Feb. 28: London, ON, Canada Life Place
March 1: Ottawa (Kanata), ON, Canadian Tire Centre
March 3: Halifax, NS, Scotiabank Centre
March 4: Moncton, NB, Avenir Centre
March 6: Quebec City, QC, Videotron Centre
In addition to their Canada tour, Anthrax is booked and busy in 2026 with back-to-back shows in the Asia Pacific region.
Following their Canada dates, the band will head to Australia for a four-date headline show across Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, scheduled for the last week of March.
Expanding their tour itinerary even further, Anthrax will travel to Japan in April for a three-day stretch in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
Anthrax Australia and Japan Tour Dates:
March 23: Brisbane at Fortitude Music Hall
March 25: Adelaide, Hindley Street Music Hall
March 26: Melbourne, Festival Hall
March 28: Sydney, Enmore Theatre
April 1: Tokyo
April 2: Nagoya
April 3: Osaka
Related: 43-Year-Old Metal Band Is Releasing Its Final Album Soon
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