The Metal Tour of the Year is running it back in 2022 with Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium and In Flames getting ready to hit the road in early April for a month-long U.S. run. In advance of the trek, we've teamed up with Lamb of God to give away a signature Mark Morton guitar, signed by the band members, as well as a sweet, sweet VIP ticket package.

The first installment of this tour was originally set for 2020, but, due to the pandemic, it was postponed and finally got underway last year, with Hatebreed in place of In Flames' opening spot. Now, the original vision of this specific four-band package will be exacted on a 23-date stretch from April 9 through May 15 and you can roll up to a show of your choice, VIP style, by entering the free contest further down the page.

The VIP package details can be seen directly below and, in addition to your choice of a premium reserved ticket or, if you have mosh pit ambitions, a general admission pit ticket. You'll be granted early entry into the venue and will return home with a load of limited edition and exclusive goodies.

As mentioned earlier, also up for grabs as part of this prize package is a signature Mark Morton guitar. The contest will end at 1PM ET April 19 (winner must choose from the remaining dates of the tour) . Entrants must be a legal resident of the 48 contiguous states and 13 years of age or older (18 or older if a resident of Maine). See all terms and conditions attached to the entry form below.

Jackson Pro Series Mark Morton Signature Dominion
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For a complete list of the upcoming dates, head here.

Metal Tour of the Year — VIP Package Details

One (1) premium reserved ticket -OR- one (1) general admission pit ticket
VIP early entry into the venue
Collectible Megadeth x Lamb of God tour lithograph
Specially designed Megadeth x Lamb of God tour shirt (exclusive to VIP packages)
Limited edition tour pin set
Megadeth x Lamb of God exclusive VIP merchandise item
Commemorative VIP laminate
Limited availability

'Metal Tour of the Year' 2022 Tour Dates — Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium + In Flames

April 09 - Las Vegas, Nev. @ Michelob Ultra Arena
April 10 - Tucson, Ariz. @ Tucson Arena
April 12 - Colorado Springs, Colo. @ Broadmoor World Arena
April 14 - Corpus Christi, Texas @ American Bank Center Arena
April 15 -  Lafayette, La. @ Lafayette Cajundome
April 16 - Brandon, Miss. @ Brandon Amphitheater
April 19 - Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena
April 21 - Fort Wayne, Ind. @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
April 22 - Green Bay, Wis. @ Resch Center
April 24 - Sioux Falls, S.D. @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
April 26 - Omaha, Neb. @ Baxter Arena
April 27 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse
April 29 - Kansas City, Mo. T-Mobile Center
April 30 - Tulsa, Okla. @ BOK Center * No Trivium
May 03 - North Charleston, S.C. @ North Charleston Coliseum
May 04 - Greenville, S.C. @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena
May 06 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena
May 07 - Peoria, Ill. @ Peoria Civic Center
May 09 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Petersen Events Center
May 10 - Rochester, N.Y. @ Blue Cross Arena
May 12 - Portland, Maine @ Cross Insurance Arena
May 13 - Uncasville, Ct. @ Mohegan Sun Arena
May 15 - Allentown, Pa. @ PPL Center

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