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Nine Inch Nails Kick Off North American Peel It Back Tour With Josh Freese and New Song Debut

The Oakland Arena opener showcased the tour’s dual-stage setup with EDM producer Boys Noize as support alongside the first live debut of a Tron: Ares soundtrack song.

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Nine Inch Nails performed Aug. 6, 2025 at Oakland Arena (Jim Harrington, Bay Area News Group).

Overview

  • Sold-out North American leg opened on August 6 at Oakland Arena, marking the band’s first U.S. shows since 2022.
  • Former touring drummer Josh Freese rejoined the lineup after Ilan Rubin’s departure, playing his first show with the band since 2008.
  • The tour employs a two-stage format, alternating main-stage sets of hits with B-stage performances of deep cuts and collaborations.
  • “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” Nine Inch Nails’ first new song in five years, received its live debut, previewing the Tron: Ares film soundtrack.
  • Remaining dates run through September 18 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, with EDM producer Boys Noize opening all shows.