Nu Metal News This Week: 8 Best Tours & Epic Drops

The biggest story in nu metal news this week is simple: the genre is running the live circuit. Korn just announced their first UK, Ireland, and European run in over a decade, Ho99o9 dropped a full North American headline tour, and roughly 25 new rock and metal tours hit the calendar in the last seven days alone. Add fresh singles from Sylar, Softcult, and Skylar Grey, and it’s clear the movement Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park — and yes, Crazy Town — built is louder than ever. Below we break down every headline, spotlight the underground bands rewriting the sound, and point you to the official nu-metal shirts and limited-edition CDs worth grabbing before they sell out.

The 2026 Nu-Metal Revival Keeps Selling Out Arenas

If you’ve been following our weekly roundups, the theme running through the nu metal news this week is impossible to miss: the revival isn’t slowing down — it’s accelerating. The 2026–27 touring calendar reads like a TRL countdown from 2001, with Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Korn, System of a Down, Deftones, and Papa Roach all headlining arenas and marquee festivals. What began as a Gen Z discovery wave on short-form video has hardened into a genuine cultural movement — kids who weren’t alive when “Butterfly” hit #1 are now filling pits from Los Angeles to London.

A recent industry report on the nu-metal revival put hard numbers behind the vibe: nu-metal is one of the fastest-growing rock categories on streaming, CD and vinyl reissues keep selling out pressing runs, and promoters are openly chasing the rap-rock audience again. For a genre declared dead by every major publication two decades ago, this is the loudest “we told you so” in heavy music history.

For independent labels like KrushKill Records — co-founded by Crazy Town’s final guitarist Mark White and the late Seth “Shifty Shellshock” Binzer — this revival isn’t a trend cycle. It’s vindication. The underground never stopped. It just got loud enough that the rest of the world finally had to listen.

Korn, Ho99o9 & the Week’s Biggest Tour News

Tours dominated the nu metal news this week, and two announcements stood above the rest.

Korn are coming back to Europe. The Bakersfield legends confirmed their first UK, Ireland, and European headline run in over a decade — a genuine event for fans overseas who’ve watched the revival crest without a Korn arena tour of their own. It slots into the broader wave of major 2026–27 nu-metal touring and instantly became one of the most-shared stories of the week.

Ho99o9 are hitting the road as headliners. The genre-bending duo announced a North American headlining tour with N8NOFACE and Slay Squad in support. Ho99o9’s fusion of industrial-punk chaos and nu-metal bounce has made them one of the most electric live acts in heavy music, and this run pairs them with two of the underground’s most unpredictable openers.

Beyond those two, Loudwire tracked roughly 25 new rock and metal tours announced between July 4 and 9 alone, with Bayside, Suicidal Tendencies, and Danny Elfman among the acts adding dates. If you’re mapping out your fall and winter show schedule, this was the week to start buying tickets.

New Music: Softcult x Jay Weinberg, Sylar & More

The release side of the nu metal news this week was just as stacked as the tour side.

Softcult teamed with Jay Weinberg — the ex-Slipknot, ex-Suicidal Tendencies drummer — on a new single called “Drown Fountain.” Weinberg’s percussive violence under Softcult’s shoegaze-meets-nu-metal haze is exactly the kind of cross-generational collab this era does best.

Sylar kept their comeback rolling with “Lovely Day,” the latest single in the New York band’s return. It’s groove-forward, radio-ready nu-metal that proves the reunion wasn’t a nostalgia victory lap — it’s a new chapter.

Skylar Grey went solo on “R.I.P.” in a stripped-down performance that reframed the Motionless In White collaboration from a new angle — fitting, since Motionless just celebrated their third consecutive #1 rock song with “R.I.P.” this same week.

More Nu Metal News This Week

Here’s everything else worth knowing from the past seven days (July 3–10, 2026):

• Jonathan Davis joins Yoshiki’s Walt Disney Concert Hall shows — the Korn frontman was confirmed as a guest for the X Japan leader’s orchestral 2026 concerts, a wild high-low collision of nu-metal grit and classical grandeur.
• Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol hail “The Disappearing Man” — the Austin heavyweights dropped a crushing new single that leans into the downtuned, groove-sick territory nu-metal fans live for.
• Chat Pile return with a new single — the Oklahoma noise-metal outfit is back with fresh, sludgy material, continuing one of the most acclaimed runs in heavy underground music.
• NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. reps a Limp Bizkit tee — Dale Jr. wore the band’s merch on his podcast, another sign nu-metal has fully crossed back into mainstream culture.
• Drowning Pool’s Sinner turns 25 — a quarter century later, “Bodies” still empties the floor, and the anniversary retrospectives are a reminder of how deep this genre’s catalog runs.

5 Underground Nu-Metal Bands to Watch in 2026

The best part of the nu metal news this week isn’t just legacy acts cashing in — a hungry underground is rewriting the genre’s DNA in real time. These are the underground nu-metal bands we’re watching right now:

1. Kuro — This Glasgow unit channels early-2000s techno-goth-metal energy, blending strobe-lit electronics with detuned riffs. If you love Powerman 5000, Mindless Self Indulgence, and Holy Wood-era Manson, Kuro are one of the most exciting sounds coming out of the UK.

2. South Arcade — The English crew fold groove-forward, melodic nü-metal into early-2000s pop-punk and alt-rock, with Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit clearly stamped in their DNA. They’re building one of the fastest-growing followings in the new wave.

3. Eschalon — Cambridge, England’s own Eschalon are a melting pot of progressive metalcore, death-metal breakdowns, sporadic nu-metal bounce, and symphonic passages — proof the genre’s borders are wide open in 2026.

4. Vianova — Rising fast on the strength of hook-heavy, modern nu-metal that bridges the classic sound and today’s metalcore edge, Vianova keep landing on revival playlists for good reason.

5. Heathen Sun — Our own. Touring nationally with a sound built on aggressive riffs, hip-hop rhythm, and raw stage chaos, Heathen Sun embody everything this new era stands for. Their full-length Murda Beach and the collab-stacked Nu-Metal Ninjas EP — featuring HED PE, Dropout Kings, and more — are both available now on limited physical CD.

Want your band on this list someday? KrushKill Records takes artist submissions year-round. We sign hungry, not famous.

Crazy Town & Shifty Shellshock: The Legacy Keeps Growing

Every week, thousands of fans search for Crazy Town and Shifty Shellshock — and every week, new listeners discover “Butterfly” for the first time. Two years after Seth Binzer’s passing on June 24, 2024, his voice keeps finding new ears. The final CrazyTownX EP, Flirting with Disaster — featuring “Trigger Happy,” “Cake,” and “99 Bottles” — remains the last official Crazy Town recording ever made, released on Valentine’s Day 2024 through KrushKill Records.

As the nu-metal revival keeps pulling new fans toward the genre’s roots, more of them are finding their way to Seth’s story. If you’re new to it, start with our full tribute: What Happened to Shifty Shellshock? The Life, Legacy & Final Music of Seth Binzer. And if you want to carry a piece of the legacy, these official, limited-edition drops are the only Crazy Town merchandise still being produced anywhere:

Why Physical CDs & Nu-Metal Merch Matter in 2026

Streaming is convenient, but the nu-metal community has always been a physical culture — burned CDs traded in parking lots, band tees worn until the print cracked, jewel cases stacked on car dashboards. That culture is roaring back, and it’s a thread running under the nu metal news this week just as much as any tour headline. Physical music sales keep climbing as fans rediscover what an album feels like in your hands, and limited band merch has become the new collector’s market.

Every CD and shirt KrushKill presses is a small-batch, official release — no bootlegs, no print-on-demand knockoffs flooding marketplaces with stolen designs. When you buy a nu-metal shirt or CD straight from the source, you’re directly funding the next signing, the next pressing, the next tour van. That’s how the underground survives — and how Shifty’s legacy stays alive.

Nu Metal News FAQ

What is the biggest nu metal news this week?

The biggest nu metal news this week is Korn announcing their first UK, Ireland, and European headline tour in over a decade, alongside Ho99o9’s new North American headline run with N8NOFACE and Slay Squad. Roughly 25 rock and metal tours were announced in the same week, cementing the genre’s dominance on the live circuit.

Is nu-metal making a comeback in 2026?

Yes. Nu-metal is in a full revival in 2026, with Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit, System of a Down, and Deftones headlining arenas and festivals, while a new wave of underground bands like Kuro, South Arcade, and Heathen Sun pushes the genre forward. Gen Z discovery on streaming and short-form video has driven massive growth in nu-metal listenership.

What new nu-metal music came out this week?

New releases this week include Softcult’s collaboration with drummer Jay Weinberg (ex-Slipknot) on “Drown Fountain,” Sylar’s comeback single “Lovely Day,” a solo “R.I.P.” performance from Skylar Grey, and Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol’s “The Disappearing Man.” Motionless In White also scored their third consecutive #1 rock song with “R.I.P.”

What are the biggest nu-metal tours of 2026?

Major 2026 nu-metal tours include Korn’s UK and European return, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, System of a Down, Papa Roach, and Deftones arena runs, plus Ho99o9’s North American headline tour with N8NOFACE and Slay Squad. Bayside, Suicidal Tendencies, and Danny Elfman also announced new dates this week.

Is Korn touring Europe in 2026?

Yes. Korn announced their first UK, Ireland, and European headline tour in over a decade as part of the wider nu-metal touring surge. It was one of the most-shared stories in nu metal news this week and a long-awaited event for European fans.

Who are the best underground nu-metal bands right now?

Underground nu-metal bands to watch in 2026 include Kuro (Glasgow), South Arcade (UK), Eschalon (Cambridge), Vianova, and Heathen Sun on KrushKill Records, alongside new-wave acts like Tallah, Loathe, and 156/Silence who blend nu-metal with modern hardcore and djent.

What was Crazy Town’s last album?

Crazy Town’s final release was the Flirting with Disaster EP, recorded as CrazyTownX and released February 14, 2024 through KrushKill Records. It features “Trigger Happy,” “Cake,” and “99 Bottles” — the last music Shifty Shellshock (Seth Binzer) ever recorded. It’s available as a limited-edition CD.

Where can I buy official Crazy Town and Shifty Shellshock merch?

Official Crazy Town, CrazyTownX, and Shifty Shellshock memorial merchandise — including tribute t-shirts and the limited Flirting with Disaster CD — is sold exclusively through the KrushKill Records shop, the label co-founded by Seth Binzer himself.

What is KrushKill Records?

KrushKill Records is an independent nu-metal record label founded in Los Angeles in 2022 by Seth “Shifty Shellshock” Binzer of Crazy Town and guitarist Mark White. The label releases official Crazy Town/CrazyTownX music, Heathen Sun, and other underground heavy artists, plus limited-edition merch and CDs.

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That’s the nu metal news this week. Check back every Friday for a new roundup — and if you see us at a show this summer, come say what’s up. Krush the static. Kill the silence.

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