The extreme music landscape has just been thrown into a beautiful state of absolute chaos, sending massive shockwaves through the global nu-metal and hard rock communities. With his primary powerhouse outfit Mudvayne officially stepping off the global touring grid for the remainder of the year to rest after four consecutive years of non-stop action, iconic frontman Chad Gray refused to let the fire burn out. Turning an initial five-date experiment into a full-scale, coast-to-coast sonic assault, Gray has officially announced his massive Fall 2026 “30 Years of Madness” North American solo headlining tour—uniting the catalogs of Mudvayne and Hellyeah under one roof alongside special guests Butcher Babies and Devil’s Cut.

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Bridging the Divide: Mudvayne and Hellyeah Reunited on One Stage

For the past three decades, Chad Gray has operated as one of the most polarizing, viscerally charged frontmen in heavy music history. From the boundary-shattering, progressive nu-metal madness of Mudvayne’s landmark 2000 debut L.D. 50 to the southern-fried groove metal violence of Hellyeah, Gray has continuously spilled his guts on stage.

Because Hellyeah has remained completely inactive since early 2020 following the tragic, sudden passing of legendary groove architect Vinnie Paul and subsequent pandemic tour cancellations, fans believed they would never hear those definitive tracks live again. The “30 Years of Madness” production solves that problem, dropping a full-band retrospective that honors both historic catalogs.

Reflecting on the successful spring pilot run that birthed this nationwide expansion, Gray delivered an incredibly emotional message directly to his global metal family: “The initial five ’30 Years Of Madness’ shows were absolutely incredible!” Gray shared in an official press dispatch. “The band, the fans, the venues and all involved completely blew me away.

“Since the beginning, I’ve wanted to bring this to all my fans everywhere. From here in America and everywhere abroad. And now I have the opportunity, so I’m gonna take it. This fall, I’m hopefully going to come to a town near you and we are gonna walk in a room, let go of life and its problems and have some fun! Heavy metal saved my life and each and every one of you have done the same for me. We save each other because we lean on each other when things are as bad in life as they can be.”

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Assembling the New Architects of Madness

To capture the hyper-technical polyrhythms of Mudvayne and the freight-train groove velocity of Hellyeah, Gray didn’t just hire generic studio session hands. He meticulously assembled an elite solo lineup capable of delivering maximum sonic brawn.

By retaining the structural wizardry of Marcus Rafferty alongside the crushing percussive precision of Devin Attard and Nick Villarreal, Gray ensures that timeless tracking masterpieces like “Dig,” “Not Falling,” “Moth,” and “Alcohaulin’ Ass” hit the audience with authentic, white-knuckle intensity.

Step-by-Step Presale & General Ticketing Timeline

Because Gray is hitting intimate premium venues like the House of Blues and independent theaters, ticket capacities are highly restricted. The official Citi cardmember presale window launches today, Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 PM local time.

Additional localized promoter, Spotify, and venue presale events will run concurrently throughout the week before the floodgates open for the wide general public on-sale this Friday, June 12th at 10:00 AM local venue time.

“30 Years of Madness” Fall 2026 Complete Itinerary

• 07/17 – Cadott, WI @ Rockfest * * 08/28 – Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theater
• 08/29 – Kansas City, MO @ VooDoo at Harrah’s
• 08/30 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
• 09/01 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
• 09/02 – Lincoln, NE @ The Bourbon Theatre
• 09/03 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
• 09/05 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club
• 09/06 – Chicago, IL @ Outset
• 09/08 – Cadillac, MI @ The Venue
• 09/09 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
• 09/11 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
• 09/12 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
• 09/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
• 09/15 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
• 09/17 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Rosina Theatre Presented by Citizens
• 09/18 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
• 10/02 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
• 10/04 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
• 10/05 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
• 10/06 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory OC
• 10/10 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre
• 10/11 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
• 10/12 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at The Factory
• 10/14 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
• 10/16 – Clearwater, FL @ OCC Road House & Museum
• 10/18 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground at The Fillmore
• 10/19 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
• 10/20 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl* Denotes Official Festival Appearances

FAQ: Chad Gray’s “30 Years of Madness” Tour

Is Mudvayne breaking up or on hiatus in 2026?

No. Chad Gray confirmed that Mudvayne is simply taking a well-deserved, pre-planned break from touring and recording throughout 2026 after four straight years of high-intensity reunion tours since reclaiming the stage in 2021.

Will Chad Gray perform Hellyeah songs on this tour?

Yes. The entire concept of the “30 Years of Madness” solo campaign is to present a full-band production featuring the absolute biggest hits from both Mudvayne and Hellyeah back-to-back on the same stage.

Who is opening for Chad Gray on the 2026 fall tour?

Direct support across the entire headlining itinerary will be provided by heavy rock favorites Butcher Babies and rising underground outfit Devil’s Cut.

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The Nu-Metal Legacy of Chad Gray

Formed in Peoria, Illinois in 1996, Mudvayne rose to prominence by weaponizing an incredibly complex, progressive strain of math-metal hidden beneath striking, theatrical face paint and conceptual alter-egos. Anchored by Chad Gray’s distinct shift between raw, animalistic roaring and soaring clean melodies, records like L.D. 50 and The End of All Things to Come achieved gold and platinum status, securing an MTV Video Music Award and positioning them as critical legends of the nu-metal explosion.

In 2006, Gray expanded his musical footprint by co-founding the groove-metal supergroup Hellyeah alongside Pantera icon Vinnie Paul and Nothingface guitarist Tom Maxwell, racking up multiple Top 10 Billboard Hard Rock debuts over a highly successful six-album run. By taking ownership of both catalogs for this solo run, Gray is establishing a masterclass blueprint in legacy preservation, proving that real artistry carries on through raw attitude and complete commitment to the fans.

Now that the parameters of Chad Gray’s massive solo touring expansion have officially been laid down, the floor belongs to the Loaded Radio family. Are you hitting the ticket booths early to witness “Death Blooms” and “Alcohaulin’ Ass” on the exact same night, or does a solo backing band alter the formula too much for you? Let us know your regional routing choices and setlist requests in the comments section below!

TL;DR

• The Madness Multiplies: Metal icon Chad Gray (Mudvayne, Hellyeah) has expanded his solo live campaign into a massive, nationwide Fall 2026 U.S. headlining tour titled “30 Years of Madness.”
• Dual-Catalog Annihilation: Gray will perform a full-production, career-spanning setlist delivering the absolute biggest hits from both the Mudvayne and Hellyeah discographies on the same night.
• An Elite Solo Unit: Gray’s backing band features Mudvayne touring guitarist Marcus Rafferty, Joe Bonasorte, bassist Nick Villarreal (ONI), and powerhouse drummer Devin Attard (The Word Alive).
• Ticketing Details: Official Citi cardmember presales launch today, Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 PM local time, with general public tickets unlocking this Friday, June 12th at 10:00 AM local time.

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Previously, I have banged on about my relationship with black metal being a slightly strange one, and rarely do I nab a black metal release from the promo sump. And though my interest in modern black metal is hit or miss, the timing seems ripe for the picking. Following some personal hardship and soul searching my listening habits have gravitated heavily towards the blackened arts, specifically binge listening of legendary acts such as Darkthrone, Emperor, Dimmu Borgir, and Bathory. Embracing the past has led to this present-day slab of blackened extremity from the contrastingly sunny shores of Brisbane, Australia. Unheralded act Graveir return with their third LP, The Festering Triad, hellbent on transporting the listener through a bleak, ugly vortex of demented groove, bleak atmosphere, and unsettling stabs of dissonance. However, let us explore whether Graveir possess the songwriting chops to match their grimly effective ingredients.

Armed with a foreboding presence and feral streak, Graveir pull no punches, nor are they interested in adorning their abrasive and dread-soaked sound with any bells or whistles. The Festering Triad goes for the throat and refuses to relent across an appropriately lean and efficient thirty-seven-minute blast. Anguished croaks and ominous, measured tempos open proceedings on the ominously moody trudge of “Lords of Misrule.” While not catchy in a traditional sense, the arrangement has enough subtle and intriguing components to maintain interest, as the atmosphere effectively oozes bleak, depressive vibes.

Featuring a rugged backbone of pummeling percussion and dense, stormy riffage, the depressive stomp of “A Futile Exhortation” eventually turns its menacing plod into crackling bursts of speed, a climactic variation that pays off. Bolstered by its disso edge, crunching intensity, and grimly oppressive atmosphere, The Festering Triad simmers with tension, occasionally broken up with groovier, riffy beatdowns, such as the horns-up riffage on the title track. Later in proceedings, “By the Will of the Goat” injects a raw and nasty second wave bluster, adding welcome variety, hammering intensity, and punky edge. Despite the album’s relative brevity, the songwriting occasionally struggles to distinguish from song to song, and a sense of familiarity and monotony seeps through Graveir’s ragged exterior. Genuinely infectious and gripping moments are sparsely strewn across the album. And too often, the upfront drums overpower everything else, and the riffs don’t provide the noteworthy punch frequently enough.

Band performances are generally on point, though the production and mixing choices detract from the experience. The drums are busy and occasionally explosive when breaking free from the more stock and repetitive blasting; however, the mixing forcefully jams them distractingly up front, also blunting the edge of the guitars. Meanwhile, the overly loud, brick-walled mastering does the album no favors. It’s a damn shame these production and songwriting elements unseat some of The Festering Triad’s more appealing and aggressive attributes, resulting in an unsettling though mixed final product. Even the album’s efficient length feels overly long by the conclusion due to an unfortunate combination of ear fatigue and songwriting that bleeds through and fails to leave a lasting impression.

Overall, Graveir’s third LP is an effectively intense, gritty black metal platter, which fires more successfully when the tempos shift, and Graveir break the shackles and insert greater structural variation into their volatile attack. This shit no doubt would rip live, and mileage is likely to vary. Unfortunately, the songwriting cannot quite match Graveir’s seething delivery to keep the listener consistently engaged to warrant a wholehearted endorsement. While failing to land the knockout blow, Graveir possess the fundamental skills to unleash a more substantial, higher quality album, so I’m intrigued how they develop next time round.

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Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Apocalyptic Witchcraft
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: May 29th, 2026

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