{"id":110931,"date":"2025-08-01T18:30:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/110931\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T18:30:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:30:13","slug":"jerry-cantrell-taps-sparta-to-replace-filter-as-support-on-summer-us-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/110931\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerry Cantrell Taps Sparta to Replace Filter as Support on Summer US Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell<\/a> has selected Sparta<\/a> to support his upcoming summer US tour<\/a>, following the recent announcement that Filter<\/a> were dropping off as frontman Richard Patrick recovers from spinal surgery.<\/p>\n

The outing kicks off August 16th in San Diego, and runs through a September 14th show in Kansas City. Along the way, it will hit such cities as Austin, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Minneapolis, among others, with tickets available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get Jerry Cantrell Tickets Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Last week, Filter revealed they were dropping off the tour, stating, \u201cUnfortunately, Filter will not be heading out on the road with Jerry Cantrell next month as previously planned. Following medical advice, Richard Patrick has been advised to not tour at this time. He had disc replacement surgery and recovery has been slower than expected. We hope to see you on tour soon!\u201d<\/p>\n

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On Thursday (July 31st), Cantrell named Sparta as the tour\u2019s new support act, remarking, \u201cExcited to announce Sparta as support for the second leg of the North American I Want Blood Tour.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sparta are led by former At the Drive-In singer-guitarist Jim Ward, with their most recent album being their 2022 self-titled LP. Among their standout songs since forming in 2001 are \u201cCut Your Ribbon,\u201d \u201cAir,\u201d and \u201cTaking Back Control.\u201d<\/p>\n

The summer run marks the second stateside leg for Cantrell and his solo band this year, following a winter outing. Heavy Consequence caught Cantrell and company at New York City\u2019s Irving Plaza<\/a>\u00a0in February. See a photo gallery, along with the summer tour dates, below.<\/p>\n

Jerry Cantrell 2025 Tour Dates:<\/strong>
08\/16 \u2013 San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park *
08\/17 \u2013 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues *
08\/19 \u2013 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre *
08\/20 \u2013 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre *
08\/22 \u2013 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues *
08\/23 \u2013 Austin, TX @ Emo\u2019s *
08\/26 \u2013 St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live *
08\/27 \u2013 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues *
08\/29 \u2013 Columbia, SC @ The Senate *
08\/30 \u2013 Charleston, SC @ The Refinery *
09\/02 \u2013 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall *
09\/03 \u2013 New Haven, CT @ Toad\u2019s Place *
09\/05 \u2013 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues *
09\/06 \u2013 Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre *
09\/07 \u2013 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart\u2019s *
09\/09 \u2013 Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew\u2019s Hall *
09\/10 \u2013 Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre *
09\/12 \u2013 Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown *
09\/13 \u2013 La Vista, NE @ The Astro (Indoor Theater) *
09\/14 \u2013 Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater *<\/p>\n

* = w\/ Sparta<\/p>\n

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