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Tomahawk with Melvins

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM PDT · The Showbox

Dates tentative — check axs.com for exact days and times

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Tomahawk with Melvins
Tomahawk returns to the stage on their 25th anniversary with support from Melvins. The experimental rock supergroup features members from Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Helmet, and The Jesus Lizard.

Lineup

  • Tomahawk

    Prepare for an auditory onslaught as Tomahawk embarks on their long-awaited tour, bringing their signature blend of art-rock, post-metal, and avant-garde intensity to stages across North America and Europe. This extensive run, spanning intimate club venues to larger, historic theaters, promises an unparalleled live experience for discerning fans of experimental music, heavy riffs, and challenging sonic landscapes.

  • OUT NOW on Ipecac Recordings - THUNDERBALL by Melvins 1983, featuring Void Manes and Ni Maîtres - Produced by Toshi Kasai - GO GET IT! "Mike Dillard is the original drummer for the Melvins, we’ve been friends since high school. We met in Montesano, a small town on the coast of Washington state. I hated everything about that town.

  • American guitarist born January 21, 1959, best known for his cutting-edge, dissonant guitar work with punk rock band The Jesus Lizard and as a founding member of avant-garde supergroup Tomahawk. Denison studied classical guitar at Eastern Michigan University and has influenced generations of post-hardcore and noise-rock guitarists with his angular, metallic sound and precise yet chaotic playing style.

  • John Stanier is an American drummer born August 2, 1968, best known as a founding member of alternative metal band Helmet. He currently performs with experimental rock band Battles and alternative metal supergroup Tomahawk, and is recognized for his speed, precision, and technical prowess, ranking #84 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time.

  • Trevor Dunn

    Trevor Roy Dunn (born January 30, 1968) is an American bassist and composer. He came to prominence in the 1990s with the experimental band Mr. Bungle. While performing with Mr. Bungle, he would dress similar to the St. Pauli Girl. He has since worked in an array of musical styles, including with saxophonist/composer John Zorn, in Mr.

Venue

1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 · Downtown, Seattle

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