Meet Boys Noize, Opener for Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Peel it Back’ Tour
Nine Inch Nails is gearing up for an exciting year with their newly announced 2025 world tour. The “Peel It Back Tour” marks the band's first live tour since 2022, signifying a much-anticipated return to the stage. The tour will see them traverse Europe, beginning in Dublin, Ireland on June 15, before crossing the Atlantic to North America with a wide array of stops planned across major cities. This extensive tour promises to bring the intensity and one of a kind performances that Nine Inch Nails is celebrated for, maintaining their legendary status in the music industry.
A unique aspect of this tour is the inclusion of Boys Noize, the German electronic music producer known for his pulsating beats and innovative sound. Boys Noize, whose real name is Alex Ridha, has been confirmed as the exclusive opener for the tour, excluding festival appearances. His collaboration with Nine Inch Nails previously came to fruition with a remix of Reznor and Atticus Ross's soundtrack for Challengers, a film by Luca Guadagnino. The soundtrack, with its techno-forward approach, has been lauded for its brooding and compelling nature, further accentuated by Boys Noize's electrifying remix.
Throughout the “Peel It Back Tour,” Nine Inch Nails, with the support of Boys Noize, are expected to deliver a mix of industrial rock and electronic elements that promise to have something for everyone, from rock enthusiasts to electronic music fans. The arrangement is being organized by Live Nation, ensuring a well-coordinated musical journey across significant venues and festivals. Apart from the specified stage shows, the tour will include highly anticipated festival stops at established gatherings such as the Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, Open’er Festival in Poland, Mad Cool Festival in Spain, and more.
As both Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize prepare for the tour, fans are awaiting what promises to be a concert series filled with innovative soundscapes and powerful performances. The fusion of Nine Inch Nails’ gripping industrial sounds with the electronic vigor of Boys Noize is set to captivate audiences across continents, making this tour a highlight in the 2025 global music calendar.
Check Out Nine Inch Nail/Boys Noize 2025 Tour Dates Here:
06/15 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
06/17 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
06/18 – London, UK @ The O2
06/20 – Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
06/21 – Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop (Festival)
06/24 – Milan, Italy @ Parco della Musica Novegro
06/26 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
06/27 – Vienna, Austria @ Wiener Stadthalle
06/29 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
07/01 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
07/07 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
07/08 – Lyon, France @ LDLC Arena
08/06 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
08/08 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
08/10 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
08/12 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
08/14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverik Center
08/15 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
08/17 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
08/19 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
08/20 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
08/22 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
08/23 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
08/26 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
08/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
08/29 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
08/31 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
09/02 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/03 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/05 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
09/06 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
09/09 – Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena
09/10 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
09/12 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
09/13 – Ft. Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
09/16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
09/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
09/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
BOYS NOIZE: 2025 TOUR DATES
03/07 – Lisbon, Portugal @ 8 Marvila
03/15 – Madrid, Spain @ Code 166
03/27 – Miami, FL @ The Ground
03/28 – San Bernardino, CA @ Beyond Wonderland Festival
04/19 – Berlin, Germany @ RSO
04/20 – Beringen, Belgium @ Garnizoen 2025
04/25 – Jung-gu, South Korea @ EDC Korea
04/26 – Tokyo, Japan @ Zero
05/03 – Paris, FR @ Boiler Room
05/16 – Las Vegas, NV @ EDC Las Vegas 2025
05/17 – Las Vegas, NV @ EDC Las Vegas 2025
06/25 – Detroit, MI @ Movement Detroit 2025
Key Takeaways
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consequence.net | Boys Noize will open for Nine Inch Nails throughout the entirety of their upcoming Peel It Back World Tour, starting from June 15, 2025.
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www.theprp.com | Boys Noize and Nine Inch Nails collaborated prior to the tour on a techno remix of the soundtrack for the film 'Challengers.'
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www.billboard.com | The Peel It Back World Tour will include performances across major cities in Europe and North America, concluding in Los Angeles on September 18, 2025.
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www.billboard.com | The tour's name, 'Peel It Back,' is inspired by a lyric from Nine Inch Nails' 1994 track 'March of the Pigs.'
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www.brooklynvegan.com | The North American leg of the tour will feature concerts in cities like Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Toronto, and more.
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