Nailbomb

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Critics Consensus

Based on 4 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Nailbomb is rated as a neither good nor bad live performer, with mediocre shows overall.

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On tour

Perth HPC, Mount Claremont, Australia, (January 24); Enmore theatre, Sydney , Australia, (January 27); Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, (January 30); Royal Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville, Australia, (January 31);

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

(1990 – present)

Bio

Nailbomb is an industrial thrash metal band that formed in 1994 as a side project by Brazilian musician Max Cavalera of Sepultura and Soulfly and English musician Alex Newport of Fudge Tunnel. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, they recorded a studio album, titled Point Blank, which was released through Roadrunner Records. Nailbomb hosted other musicians to play guest …

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Critic Concert Reviews

Louder Sound

September 12, 2025

Max Cavalera's Nailbomb show why they're so revered in the metal scene, even if sound gremlins scupper their momentum

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Pure Grain Audio (Canada)

March 18, 2018

With legendary titans of the genre like Jeff Hanneman of Slayer, Ronnie James Dio and the last living members of Motorhead passing away, and bands like Black Sabbath and Slayer retiring, these are trying times for fans.

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Concert Addicts (Canada)

March 4, 2018

One of metals most iconic frontmen Max Cavalera is notorious for several of his bands; Sepultura, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy and one particular side project, Nailbomb.

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Bucketlist Music Reviews (Canada)

October 20, 2017

The group reportedly only played one show with a host of famous guest musicians, released one album, then poof, gone, never to be seen or heard from again.

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