Tomahawk Return, Announce First Live Shows In 13 Years

Back in 1999, Faith No More/Mr. Bungle frontman Mike Patton started the noise-rock supergroup Tomahawk with the Jesus Lizard guitarist Duane Denison, Melvins/Cows bassist Kevin Rutmanis, and John Stanier, the absolute beast of a drummer who’d already been in Helmet and who would later join Battles., as Stereogum reports.

Consequence independently reported that the Mike Patton-led band is hitting the road for the first time in 13 years.

The first shows in 13 years from Patton’s band with the Jesus Lizard’s Duane Dension, Battles’ John Stanier, and Mr. (Pitchfork News)

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Tomahawk has 1 upcoming SoCal show, next up on 2026-08-29 at Hollywood Palladium. Tomahawk has 3 upcoming SoCal shows, next up on 2026-06-07 at Kia Forum. Tomahawk has 2 upcoming SoCal shows, next up on 2026-06-05 at Hollywood Palladium.

Last updated February 25, 2026.