Avenged Sevenfold schedules one-off headlining show prior to Metallica tour

Credit: Jeff ForneyBefore they embark on a tour opening for Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold will play a one-off headlining date on their own.

The show takes place May 9 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Volbeat and Motionless in White will provide support. Visit AvengedSevenfold.com for ticket info.

The Metallica tour, meanwhile, will kick off May 10 -- one day later -- in Baltimore, and will continue into August. Along the way, Avenged Sevenfold will be headlining the Carolina Rebellion, Rock Fest and Rock USA festivals.

Avenged Sevenfold will be touring in support of their new album, The Stage.

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