"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
%
Based on
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
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.
How long are their concerts?
How much to book?
On tour
The Engine Rooms, Southampton, United Kingdom (September 3); Swg3 Tv Studio, Glasgow, United Kingdom (September 6); Academy 2, Manchester, United Kingdom (September 7);The Ritz, San Jose, CA, United States (October 5)
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 …
Has Performed With
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Louder Sound
September 12, 2025
60
%
Max Cavalera's Nailbomb show why they're so revered in the metal scene, even if sound gremlins scupper their momentum
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.
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.
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.
