Nine Inch Nails Kicks Off 2026 Tour with New Bassist and Collaborations

The industrial rock band launches the second North American leg of their Peel It Back Tour with a 21-song set featuring rare tracks and a joint performance with opener Boys Noize.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Nine Inch Nails started the second North American leg of their Peel It Back Tour on February 5 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The band's new bassist, Stu Brooks, made his debut, stepping in after the departure of longtime member Alessandro Cortini. The show featured a 21-song set that included rare tracks and a collaboration with tour opener Boys Noize.

Why it matters

Nine Inch Nails is one of the most influential industrial rock bands, with a career spanning over three decades. The addition of a new bassist and the inclusion of rare tracks and collaborations with other artists are sure to excite the band's dedicated fanbase and draw new listeners to their electrifying live performances.

The details

The New Orleans show opened with Trent Reznor performing "Something I Can Never Have" solo on a smaller B-stage, a song he hadn't played on tour before. The band then launched into "Non-Entity," an outtake from the 2005 album "With Teeth" that hadn't been performed since 2009. The performance featured two stages and four acts, giving fans a sprawling experience that shifted between intimate moments and explosive energy. Boys Noize joined the band for a segment called Nine Inch Noize, playing remixed versions of "Vessel," "Closer," and "As Alive as You Need Me to Be."

  • The New Orleans show took place on February 5, 2026.
  • The tour will run through March 16, 2026 in Sacramento at Golden 1 Center.
  • Two sets at Coachella in April 2026 under the name Nine Inch Noize will follow the tour.

The players

Stu Brooks

The new bassist for Nine Inch Nails, replacing longtime member Alessandro Cortini.

Trent Reznor

The founder and frontman of Nine Inch Nails, a pioneering industrial rock band.

Boys Noize

The electronic music producer who collaborated with Nine Inch Nails during the tour.

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What they’re saying

“I'm feeling excited! It's such a huge honor to play with these musicians and have this opportunity.”

— Stu Brooks (Bass Magazine)

What’s next

The tour will continue through March 16 in Sacramento, with additional stops in Washington D.C., Boston, Columbus, St. Louis, Austin, Las Vegas, and San Diego. Two sets at Coachella in April 2026 under the name Nine Inch Noize will follow the tour.

The takeaway

Nine Inch Nails' 2026 tour showcases the band's enduring influence and ability to evolve, with the addition of a new bassist and electrifying collaborations that are sure to captivate both longtime fans and new listeners alike.