Staind Announces 25th Anniversary 'Break the Cycle' Tour

The nu-metal band will hit the road this fall to celebrate their breakout 2001 album.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:31pm

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Staind has announced a 25th anniversary U.S. tour to celebrate their breakout 2001 album 'Break the Cycle'. The outing will run from September 8 in Atlanta to October 19 in Austin, Texas, and will feature support from Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder. Frontman Aaron Lewis says the tour is 'like one big family reunion' for the band and their fans.

Why it matters

Staind's 'Break the Cycle' album was a major commercial success, selling over 5 million copies and spawning several hit singles that helped define the nu-metal genre in the early 2000s. The 25th anniversary tour will give longtime fans a chance to relive those songs live and introduce the band's music to a new generation.

The details

Staind's 'Break the Cycle' tour will kick off on September 8 in Atlanta and wrap up on October 19 in Austin, Texas. The band will be joined by fellow 2000s rock acts Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder. Presale tickets will be available starting on Wednesday, February 5 at 10am local time, with general on-sale beginning on Friday, February 7 at 10am local time.

  • Staind's 'Break the Cycle' album was released in 2001.
  • The 25th anniversary tour will run from September 8 to October 19, 2026.

The players

Staind

An American nu-metal band formed in 1995, known for their breakout 2001 album 'Break the Cycle' and hit singles like 'It's Been Awhile' and 'Outside'.

Aaron Lewis

The lead vocalist and founding member of Staind, who says the 25th anniversary tour is 'like one big family reunion' for the band and their fans.

Seether

A South African rock band that will be supporting Staind on the 'Break the Cycle' 25th anniversary tour.

Hoobastank

An American rock band that will be supporting Staind on the 'Break the Cycle' 25th anniversary tour.

Hinder

An American rock band that will be supporting Staind on the 'Break the Cycle' 25th anniversary tour.

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What they’re saying

“25 years later to be touring, celebrating this album and bringing our music to our fans near and far is something really special. I'm looking forward to going out with these guys. It's like one big family reunion!”

— Aaron Lewis, Frontman, Staind (98online.com)

What’s next

Presale tickets for the 'Break the Cycle' 25th anniversary tour will go on sale on Wednesday, February 5 at 10am local time, with general on-sale beginning on Friday, February 7 at 10am local time.

The takeaway

Staind's 'Break the Cycle' album was a landmark release in the nu-metal genre, and the band's upcoming 25th anniversary tour will give longtime fans a chance to relive those classic songs live while also introducing the band's music to a new generation of rock fans.