Fear Factory & Mushroomhead Announce Joint US Tour

The industrial metal bands will hit the road together this fall.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Veteran industrial metal bands Fear Factory and Mushroomhead have announced a joint U.S. tour this fall, dubbed the "Soul of a New War Machine" tour. The 30-date outing will kick off on October 13 in New Haven, Connecticut and wrap up on November 11 in Nashville.

Why it matters

The tour brings together two of the most influential and long-running acts in the industrial metal genre, combining their aggressive sounds and theatrical live performances for a must-see event for fans of heavy, electronic-infused music.

The details

The "Soul of a New War Machine" tour will feature Fear Factory and Mushroomhead co-headlining, with each band performing their catalog of hits and fan favorites. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, with the full list of dates and ticket information available on the bands' respective websites.

  • The tour launches on October 13, 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut.
  • The tour concludes on November 11, 2026 in Nashville.

The players

Fear Factory

An American industrial metal band formed in 1989 and known for their innovative blend of heavy riffs, electronic elements, and dystopian lyrical themes.

Mushroomhead

An American heavy metal band formed in 1993, known for their theatrical live shows featuring members wearing distinctive masks and costumes.

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What they’re saying

“Detonating The System with Masks & Machine. A mechanized assault of rhythm, aggression, and controlled chaos. Initiate Engage Execute.”

— Fear Factory (Facebook)

What’s next

Tickets for the "Soul of a New War Machine" tour will go on sale to the general public this Friday.

The takeaway

The joint tour between industrial metal titans Fear Factory and Mushroomhead promises to deliver an intense and visually striking live experience for fans of heavy, electronic-infused music.