SPINESHANK + (HED) P.E.

Spineshank & (hed) P.E.: Two Cali Legends on a Co-Headlining Tour! Live in Five German Cities in October 2026

Two legends of crossover and nu-metal, whose careers date back to the 1990s, are coming to Europe together this fall! The industrial metal masters Spineshank from Los Angeles and the wild groove crew (hed) P.E. from Huntington Beach will grace Germany with five double-headlining shows as part of this tour: Between October 14 and 21, they’ll be performing in Aschaffenburg, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, and Cologne.
It’s been a long time since either band has toured live. First up is Spineshank. Formed in 1996 in Los Angeles, they burst onto the metal scene in the late ’90s with their debut album “Strictly Diesel” and built a passionate fan base while touring with giants like Sepultura, System of a Down, Fear Factory, Biohazard, and Static-X. Known for their fusion of industrial metal, alternative metal, and nu-metal elements, Spineshank gained prominence in the early 2000s as part of the emerging wave of heavy music influenced by electronic textures and aggressive rhythms. Known for their emotionally charged compositions and intense live performances, Spineshank left a lasting impression on the metal scene by combining heavy riffs, electronic undertones, and introspective lyrics to create a distinctive, timeless sound. Now, after a long hiatus, Spineshank is returning with a revamped lineup that includes original members Jonny Santos, Rob Garcia, and Tommy Decker, as well as new members Tommy Decker Jr. and Jason Hager (ex-Chimaira), to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking release “The Height of Callousness.”

(Hed) P.E. from Southern California, on the other hand, have always been known for their raw, brutal honesty, risqué lyrics, and often over-the-top sense of humor. During their rise in the nu-metal scene, their shows were a massive middle finger to the commercial rock that dominated the radio airwaves in the early 2000s. Fans—including fellow musicians such as Jonathan Davis of Korn, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park—could relate to their rebellious attitude, chaotic energy, and groove. (Hed) P.E. are the pioneers of the G-Punk sound, which blends punk rock, metal, hip-hop, and reggae. The band toured the world for 20 years, sharing the stage with greats like Suicidal Tendencies, System of a Down, Mötley Crüe, and Black Sabbath on the iconic Ozzfest tour. They experienced a creative resurgence after signing with Suburban Noize Records in the early 2000s. In 2023, they released “Detox,” their 14th studio album in 29 years, sounding as fresh as ever.