BEAT announces 40-city U.S. tour with new drummer Bozzio

The supergroup BEAT, featuring former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside guitarist Steve Vai, has announced a 40-city North American tour for fall 2026, introducing a new drummer and an expanded musical repertoire. The tour will begin on October 9 in Santa Cruz, California, and conclude on December 3 in Riverside, California, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, August 7.

A significant change for the upcoming tour is the addition of drummer Terry Bozzio, known for his work with Frank Zappa and Missing Persons. He replaces founding drummer Danny Carey, whose commitments with his primary band, Tool, prevent him from participating in this leg. In statements, both Belew and Vai praised Carey's foundational role in the band while welcoming Bozzio's legendary artistry. Vai described Bozzio as a perfect fit for the tour, and Belew emphasized that Carey remains an essential part of the BEAT family.

The tour also marks an evolution in the group's setlist. Originally formed in 2024 to perform music from King Crimson's 1980s albums-"Discipline," "Beat," and "Three of a Perfect Pair"-the band will now incorporate material from the group's 1990s...