LZZY HALE AND JOE HOTTINGER OF HALESTORM TO PERFORM AT ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME OPENING EVENT
“WOMEN IN METAL: YOU WILL KNOW MY NAME” EXHIBIT FEATURETTE OPENS JULY 10, SPOTLIGHTING
HALESTORM’S OWN LZZY HALE, THE LEGENDARY LITA FORD, SPIRITBOX’S COURTNEY LAPLANT, THE PRETTY RECKLESS’ TAYLOR MOMSEN, AND MORE
2026 TOURING PLANS INCLUDE HEADLINE DATES, SUPPORTING BABYMETAL, AND FESTIVALS
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Lzzy Hale, lead singer of GRAMMY Award-winning band Halestorm, is among the notable list of female risk-takers and icons of the metal genre to be featured in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit featurette, “Women in Metal: You Will Know My Name,” opening at the museum on July 10. To celebrate the opening, Lzzy and Halestorm guitarist Joe Hottinger will perform a short acoustic set on the outdoor PNC Stage, followed by a slate of metal bands: Storms Within, MAXILLA, and Reign of Z.
The artists featured in “Women in Metal” exemplify what it means to defy the typical labels of womanhood and spotlight those who push boundaries and challenge the status quo to make meaningful, pioneering efforts in the metal genre. The exhibit will boast artifacts covering the breadth of women who have taken the metal world by storm, including Lita Ford, Lzzy Hale, Alissa White-Gluz, Taylor Momsen, Courtney LaPlante and more, curated by the Rock Hall’s Assistant Curator, Haley Cronin.
Lzzy shares: “I’m so proud to be a part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s ‘Women in Metal’ Exhibit. I’m honored to stand next to my sisters of scream. These women have set me on fire and helped shape this genre. Together, we are creating a space to shine, be loud, and carve a path for the next generation to follow, like our foremothers inspired us. Raise Your Horms and come celebrate with me on July 10th!”
Tickets for the opening event of “Women in Metal” are on sale now. For a full timeline of events or to purchase tickets, visit https://rockhall.com/event/women-in-metal/.
Released in August 2025, Halestorm’s most recent album, Everest, saw the band teaming up with GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton), and, according to Grammy.com, “That unique pairing produced a collection of songs that truly showcases the raucous quartet’s artistic diversity. The quiet moments feel more intimate, and the loud moments particularly angry and intense.” Following a fiery European tour with metal icons Iron Maiden, Halestorm had the honor of performing at “Back To The Beginning,” the legendary Ozzy Osbourne’s last show. Lzzy recounted the core memory in People.
Halestorm’s touring plans for 2026 include headline dates, supporting renowned J-metal group BABYMETAL, and high-profile rock festivals. A full list of dates is here and listed below.
What started as a childhood dream of Lzzy and Arejay Hale, Halestorm has scored seven #1 hits at rock radio, and their music has surpassed three billion streams across platforms worldwide. The band has sold more than 3 million albums in the US alone, including the RIAA-certified Platinum The Strange Case Of… and RIAA-certified Gold Halestorm. They’ve received two GRAMMY Award nominations and won in 2012 for “Love Bites (So Do I)” as Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance. The band has built a reputation for their dominating live performances and has shared the stage with rock icons like Heaven & Hell, Alice Cooper, and Joan Jett.
HALESTORM: ON TOUR 2025
*supporting BABYMETAL
July 17 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
July 18 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest
August 12 – Sturgis, SD – Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip
September 2 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
September 4 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*
September 5 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center*
September 7 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre*
September 9 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center*
September 10 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center*
September 12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live*
September 13 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek*
September 15 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater*
September 16 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
September 18 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre*
September 19 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
September 21 – St Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater*
September 23 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion*
September 25 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
September 26 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater*
September 29 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater*
October 1 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*
October 2 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente Resort Casino
