Nailbomb, the industrial thrash metal project formed by Max Cavalera and Alex Newport, has announced several live performances for 2025, marking their first shows since 1995. Following their reunion at the “Max Cavalera Dynasty Show” in Tempe, Arizona, on November 9, 2024, Nailbomb is set to perform at major European festivals in August 2025.([Bandsintown][1], [Wikipedia][2])
### Upcoming Nailbomb Shows in 2025
* **Bloodstock Open Air Festival**
*Date:* Friday, August 8, 2025
*Venue:* Sophie Lancaster Stage, Catton Park, Derbyshire, UK
*Details:* Nailbomb is scheduled to perform on the second day of the festival, joining a lineup that includes Ministry, Fear Factory, and Gojira. ([Metal Injection][3])
* **Rock Castle Festival**
*Date:* Mid-August 2025 (Exact date TBA)
*Venue:* Castle Park, Moravský Krumlov, Czech Republic
*Details:* Nailbomb is confirmed to perform at this international metal festival, which is expected to feature a diverse lineup of metal acts. ([rockcastle.cz][4])
* **Wacken Open Air Festival**
*Date:* Wednesday, July 30, 2025
*Venue:* Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
*Details:* Nailbomb is part of the lineup for this renowned heavy metal festival, known for hosting a wide array of metal bands. ([Lineapp][5])
* **Alcatraz Festival**
*Date:* August 2025 (Exact date TBA)
*Venue:* Kortrijk, Belgium
*Details:* Nailbomb is scheduled to perform at this Belgian festival, which features a mix of international and local metal bands. 
These performances are part of Nailbomb’s celebration of the 30th anniversary of their 1994 album *Point Blank*, which was released the same year as Sepultura’s *Chaos A.D.* Max Cavalera has expressed that this milestone is a significant reason for reviving the project, aiming to honor the album’s legacy and the freedom it represented in their musical exploration. ([rockcastle.cz][4], [Metal Addicts][6])
For more information on tickets and festival details, you can visit the official websites of the respective festivals.
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