Nine Inch Nails Peel It Back Tour will have an intriguing opening act

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It has been three years since we last saw a run of shows by Nine Inch Nails. That isn't too bad. Some musical artists go many years without performing, and others only do so when they have a new album out. This is not the case with Trent Reznor's band, though.

Another good thing about the new tour is that while it only lasts four months, it is fairly jam-packed. For instance, if you live anywhere in the United States, you will probably be close to a show.

While Nine Inch Nails will not stay in one city long, they are playing in 13 European countries. Throughout the entire run of shows, the band will have the same opening act, and one many might not know, but should: Boys Noize.

Boys Noize set to open for Nine Inch Nails during 2025 tour

Born Alex Ridha, the German techno producer previously worked with Reznor and NIN bandmate Atticus Ross on the soundtrack for Challengers. That earned Reznor and Ross a Golden Globe win for Best Original Score.

Boys Noize definitely has a NIN vibe, but with a heavy mix of Depeche Mode as well (only, mostly, without the vocals). In other words, the opening and closing acts of the new Nine Inch Nails tour are worth your time.

Nine Inch Nails 2025 tour dates:

  • June 15 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
  • June 17 – Manchester, U.K. @ Co-op Live
  • June 18 – London, U.K. @ The O2 
  • June 20 – Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
  • June 21 – Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting (festival show)
  • June 24 – Milan, Italy @ Parco della Musica Novegro
  • June 26 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
  • June 27 – Vienna, Austria @ Wiener Stadthalle
  • June 29 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
  • July 1 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
  • July 3 – Gdynia, Poland @ Open’er (festival show)
  • July 7 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
  • July 10 – Madrid, Spain @ Mad Cool (festival show)
  • July 12 – Oeiras, Portugal @ NOS Alive (festival show)
  • August 6 – Oakland, Calif. @ Oakland Arena
  • August 8 – Portland, Ore. @ Moda Center
  • August 10 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Rogers Arena
  • August 12 – Seattle @ Climate Pledge Arena
  • August 14 – West Valley City, Utah @ Maverik Center
  • August 15 – Denver @ Ball Arena
  • August 17 – Saint Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center
  • August 19 – Chicago @ United Center
  • August 22 – Detroit @ Little Caesars Arena
  • August 23 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena
  • August 26 – Baltimore @ CFG Bank Arena
  • August 27 – Philadelphia @ Wells Fargo Center
  • August 29 – Boston @ TD Garden
  • August 31 – Cleveland @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Sept. 2 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Barclays Center
  • Sept. 5 – Raleigh, N.C. @ Lenovo Center
  • Sept. 6 – Nashville @ Bridgestone Arena
  • Sept. 9 – Duluth, Ga. @ Gas South Arena
  • Sept. 10 – Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena
  • Sept. 12 – Houston @ Toyota Center
  • Sept. 13 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena
  • Sept. 16 – Phoenix @ Footprint Center
  • Sept. 18 – Los Angeles @ Kia Forum

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