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Tomahawk Play First Show in 13 Years as They Launch Tour with Melvins: Video + Setlists
Tomahawk, the supergroup fronted by Mike Patton, played their first live show in 13 years on Saturday, kicking off a US tour alongside fellow rock veterans Melvins at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville. The gig matters because the band had never toured behind their most recent album, 2021's Tonic Immobility, after the pandemic and Patton's mental health struggles previously prevented it, making this run a long-delayed return to the road for the group.
Tomahawk, which also features Duane Denison, John Stanier and Trevor Dunn, played an 18-song set including six live debuts drawn from Tonic Immobility, alongside material from their 2001 debut, Mit Gas and Oddfellows, plus a cover of Duane Eddy's "Stalkin'". Melvins followed with a 12-song set featuring a Rolling Stones cover, with Dunn joining them onstage for the closing number. The tour continues through cities including Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco before wrapping up in Los Angeles on 15th August.
In short
- Tomahawk played their first gig in 13 years, in Nashville
- Set included six live debuts from 2021's Tonic Immobility
- US tour with Melvins runs through to 15th August
Explained simply
Tomahawk is a supergroup fronted by Mike Patton, the vocalist of Faith No More, alongside guitarist Duane Denison, drummer John Stanier and bassist Trevor Dunn. The band, which formed in 2000, is known for their heavy, experimental approach to rock music.
The group released their latest album, Tonic Immobility, in 2021 but were unable to tour in support of it due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Patton's personal struggles with mental health. This extended an already long gap in the band's live activity.
The upcoming tour with rock band Melvins marks Tomahawk's return to live performance after 13 years away from the stage. It provides their first opportunity to showcase material from Tonic Immobility in front of audiences following the prolonged absence from touring.