Happy New Year From 5gig.com!!!

Nursing that New Year’s Eve hangover this Sunday afternoon? There’s no better time to take a look at what 2012 has in store for us musically than right now. We’ve outlined the biggest tours and reunions set for 2012 so far, check it out!

Radiohead, with perhaps one of the bigger announcements of the fall, will be touring the U.S. extensively for the first time since 2008. The tour kicks off in February and tickets are available here!

For the first time in 3 years, alternative rock band Coldplay will be playing shows on a North American tour in support of their 2011 album Mylo Xyloto. The tour begins April 17, 2012 and will stretch across the U.S. and includes a 2 night run at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA on May 1 and 2. Get your tickets here!

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will be bringing their trademark raw bluesy sound across the U.S. starting March 2, 2012 in celebration of the release of their newest album, El Camino. The Black Keys‘ tour dates stretch across the country, from New York to Oregon and tickets can be found here.

In support of the 2011 release of their newest album I’m With You, the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be performing their first shows on U.S. soil in over 4 years. The tour kicks off January 20th in Sunrise, FL. Tickets are on sale now, so if you want to experience the unique blend of alternative rock and funk that The Red Hot Chili Peppers are known for, grab your tickets while they still last.

After a huge year in 2011, hip-hop sensation Drake sets off on a 2012 winter tour which will hit many college towns. Be sure to snatch up your Drake concert tickets here.

Brad Paisley announced his plans to set off on an yet another massive tour in 2012, calling next year’s version the “The Camobunga! 2012 World Tour.” Paisley will be joined by fellow country acts The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery. Tickets available here.

Miranda Lambert’s highly anticipated “On Fire” tour is set to kick off January 12th in Rockford, IL, bringing her high-energy performances to a concert venue near you. She’ll will be performing hits from her new album Four The Record that was released November 1st and is already receiving rave reviews. Tickets available here.

Lady Antebellum plans to set forth on a 60-date tour in 2012. The tour takes off January 27th at the BOK Center in Tulsa before hitting every major city in both Canada and the US. Lady Antebellum will be touring in support of their new album, Own the Night, which was released in September and represents the band’s third full-length album. Get your Lady Antebellum concert tickets here.

Megadeth‘s Gigantour is all set for its comeback in 2012, after a four year hiatus. This year’s tour will feature a hard-hitting lineup, as Dave Mustain has personally selected Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil to support Megadeth on their tour. Gigantour tickets available here.

Tool kicks off their 2012 U.S. tour January 14th in Reno. Tickets available here.

Reunion Tours:

The original lineup of the legendary hard rock / metal band Black Sabbath all came together at a press conference at the Wiskey A Go-Go to announce their return as a band, a new album, and a 2012 world tour! Sign up for Black Sabbath Gig Alerts to receive e-mail alerts when they officially announce tour dates.

2012 will mark the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones and it looks like a special reunion tour might be in the works. Sign up for Rolling Stone Gig Alerts to find out when they officially confirm concert dates and venues.

After many rumors, The Beach Boys have officially announced a 50th reunion tour to take place next year, as well as plans for a new album. The reunion tour will take all founding Beach Boys members across the United States, as well as the world, for a 50-date run. Sign up for Beach Boy Gig Alerts to find out when they officially confirm concert dates and venues.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced plans to release a new album in 2012 and then set out on a world tour. Make sure to sign up for Bruce Springsteen Gig Alerts to be the first to find out when he schedules tour dates in your city.

According to Eagle‘s guitarist Joe Walsh, the band is ready to set off on an extensive four to five month tour in 2012 in honor of the band’s 40th anniversary. The tour will take place in the second half of 2012, as band members are currently busy with other projects. Sign up for The Eagles Gig Alerts here!

5gig wishes you a great 2012!