Rock band Drowning Pool set to tour bases in Europe this summer

Rock band Drowning Pool is touring at military bases in Europe again this summer. (Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE))

Rock band Drowning Pool is returning to tour with Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) this summer, as part of their annual Heat Wave summer event series. The tour features five shows from June 30–July 5, 2026, at bases throughout Europe.

Giant riffs, crowd-moving grooves and monstrous vocals are the tools with which Drowning Pool builds triumph out of tragedy, steadily evolves without compromise, and remains true to its supporters with over a decade’s worth of remarkable fortitude and attitude.

Drowning Pool has scorched the stage alongside a who’s who of genre legends, upstarts and everything else on the spectrum, including Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Papa Roach, System Of A Down, Kiss, Korn, Sevendust, Seether, HELLYEAH, P.O.D., Five Finger Death Punch, Black Label Society and stints on Ozzfest with Metallica, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson.

Each of Drowning Pool’s last three albums debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart, cementing the legacy established by its legendary platinum debut album, “Sinner,” which the band celebrated with a 13-year anniversary special edition and tour.

Drowning Pool songs conjure emotions that deeply connect with those who persevere against the odds and sacrifice to survive, whether it’s a military member serving overseas or a blue-collar family trying to make ends meet. The band’s crunch and gregarious, charismatic personalities catapulted it to platinum status and hard rock royalty.

Its music is an unapologetic celebration of life’s joy and pain, able to swiftly maneuver between defiant declarations of resistance. Each distinctive era of the band’s history is represented onstage, where the band bashes through an arsenal of anthems all delivered with precision strength.

AFE delivers world-class entertainment to U.S. troops and their families overseas, strengthening their resilience, boosting morale, and contributing to readiness. These engaging experiences connect servicemembers to home, foster a sense of belonging, ease the challenges of deployment, and support mental health. For more information about this event, visit armedforcesentertainment.com.