Nu-Metal Titans Call All Fans’ Attention, Announce May 2005 World Tour and New Album Release
By [Your Name] | April 2005
Nu-metal is far from dead—and the genre’s heavyweights are here to prove it.
In a major announcement that has sent shockwaves through the alt-metal scene, a coalition of iconic nu-metal bands has declared plans for a massive May 2005 World Tour, aligning with the release of brand-new albums that promise to redefine the genre for a new era. The long-anticipated return signals not only a revival of the aggressive, emotionally raw sound that dominated the late ‘90s and early 2000s, but also a call to arms for old-school fans and new listeners alike.
Headlining the global trek are genre staples Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Slipknot, with supporting acts including Linkin Park, P.O.D., Static-X, and Mudvayne—a lineup that’s been hailed as a “dream team” for nu-metal diehards. Each band is set to unleash new material during the tour, with album drops strategically staggered across spring and summer.
“This is more than a tour—this is a statement,” said Jonathan Davis of Korn in a press release. “Nu-metal never left. We’ve just been waiting for the right moment to hit hard again—and that time is now.”
The tour, titled “Reignite: The Nu-Metal Resurgence”, kicks off in Los Angeles on May 14, 2005, before storming through Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. U.S. fans will be treated to an extended leg through July, with stops in over 30 cities. Pre-sales for tickets begin April 25, with a special fan club pre-access launching two days earlier.
Perhaps most exciting of all, each band is bringing something new to the table. Limp Bizkit is reportedly returning to their gritty, aggressive roots with a raw, untitled LP produced by Rick Rubin. Slipknot’s upcoming record, shrouded in secrecy, is said to push their sonic boundaries with darker themes and more experimental soundscapes. Meanwhile, Linkin Park is teasing a concept-driven album blending electronica, hip-hop, and crushing riffs.
“We want to remind people where this all started,” said Chester Bennington in a recent interview. “But we also want to take it somewhere new—nu-metal has always been about evolution.”
Fans can expect an immersive tour experience, with each show promising massive stage production, pyrotechnics, and interactive elements that throw back to the genre’s glory days—mosh pits, face paint, and all.
The announcement has already taken over online forums and music blogs, with hashtags like #NuMetalIsBack and #ReigniteTour05 trending across early social platforms.
Whether you’re a long-time fan who grew up yelling “Break Stuff” or a newcomer curious about what made this scene explode into the mainstream, May 2005 is set to be a turning point.
Dust off your JNCOs, lace up your DCs, and get ready to scream—nu-metal is back, and it’s louder than ever.
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