NOT FAKING IT … Michael Monroe of Hanoi Rocks will play shows on both the East & West Coasts next spring along with appearing on the California edition of the Monsters of Rock Cruise

Michael Monroe of Hanoi Rocks – Photo: Mark ‘WEISSGUY’ Weiss – 1987

METAL SLUDGE / August 20^th 2026 – Michael Monroe who is the unmistakable voice and face of Hanoi Rocks will hit the U.S. for a few shows next spring.

Monroe is scheduled to perform on Monsterwood, the 2027 edition of the Monsters of Rock Cruise which will depart from Southern California next May 6^th-11^th.

But… before he boards the ship he will play a few shows on both coasts.

The Finnish glam legend will play in Connecticut, New Hampshire and New York before hitting up Las Vegas and Hollywood on the eve of boarding the annual cruise.

April 29^th @ “Space Ballroom” Hamden, CT
April 30^th @ “Tupelo Music Hall” Derry, NH
May 1^st @ “Gramercy Theatre” New York, NY
May 4^th @ “Fremont Country Club” Las Vegas, NV
May 5^th @ “Whisky-A-Go-Go” Hollywood, CA
May 6^th – 11^th @ “Monsters Of Rock Cruise” Los Angeles, CA

Tickets for shows will go on sale on Friday August 21^{st.

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