Industrial rock legends Nine Inch Nails have postponed the official announcement of their highly anticipated 2025 world tour, citing the devastating wildfires currently sweeping through Southern California.

The news comes after dates for the tour began leaking online, prompting the band to address the situation directly on social media. Taking to Instagram, Nine Inch Nails shared this update with fans: “Since some dates and information about our world tour have leaked, we are confirming that yes, we will be touring and will provide more details soon.”

While we eagerly await the full announcement, the band has emphasized the importance of prioritizing the ongoing crisis affecting the region.

Los Angeles Fires Rage On; Metallica’s Foundation Steps Up

The wildfires devastating Los Angeles since January 7 continue to wreak havoc, fueled by relentless flames and the looming threat of 70 MPH Santa Ana winds. Over the past week, the community has endured 24 lives lost, 100,000 evacuations, 40,000 acres scorched, and 12,000 structures destroyed.

Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, is stepping up, donating $500,000 to wildfire relief efforts. The funds will support the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief Fund, aiding immediate and long-term recovery.

The California Community Foundation focuses on underserved communities, providing vital support like housing, medical care, mental health services, and infrastructure rebuilding. Metallica’s $250,000 contribution to this fund ensures aid reaches the hardest-hit areas, delivering hope amid the devastation.

Dance Gavin Dance Announces “Return of the Robot” Tour and Swanfest 2025

Post-hardcore favorites Dance Gavin Dance have officially unveiled their 2025 “Return of the Robot” Tour, a massive 26-date North American trek produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off Friday, May 23, in Philadelphia, PA, at The Fillmore and will make stops in major cities like New York, Toronto, Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and more before wrapping up Sunday, June 29, in San Diego, CA, at SOMA.

Joining Dance Gavin Dance on all dates are special guests The Home Team, See You Space Cowboy, and Dwellings, promising an explosive night of high-energy performances.

The tour will also include Swanfest 2025, a one-day festival headlined by Dance Gavin Dance & Friends, set for Saturday, May 31, at Chicago’s Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

Telepathy Announce New Album Transmissions

UK-based post-metal instrumentalists Telepathy have revealed their fourth full-length album, Transmissions, set for release on March 14 via Berlin’s Pelagic Records.

Formed in 2011, Telepathy is the brainchild of Polish brothers Piotr, Albert, and Krystian Turek, joined by English guitarist Richard Powley. Known for their cinematic soundscapes and genre-blending creativity, the band pulls influence from Tool, Deftones, and Vangelis, while weaving in elements of synthwave, post-punk, and film score artistry.

Telepathy’s signature style combines atypical tunings, found audio samples, and intricate, unpredictable time signatures, creating vivid, instrument-driven narratives that have earned them a reputation as one of the most dynamic acts in the instrumental post-metal scene.

Transmissions promises to be another bold step forward for the band, delivering immersive and boundary-pushing soundscapes.