Mike Patton Supergroup Tomahawk Reunite for Tour With the Melvins

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by Jazz Monroe

February 23, 2026

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Tomahawk, the supergroup featuring Mike Patton of Faith No More, Duane Denson from the Jesus Lizard, John Stanier of Battles, and Trevor Dunn from Mr. Bungle, has reunited after a 13-year hiatus for a US summer tour supported by The Melvins. This marks their first live performances together since 2013, with the Melvins' Buzz Osborne joining as a special guest. The tour kicks off on July 18 in Nashville and spans major cities across the U.S., concluding in late August. The band's history includes three albums from the 2000s, initially featuring Kevin Rutmanis on bass before replacing him with Dunn in 2013 for the album *Oddfellows*. Their most recent work, *Tonic Immobility* from 2021, has never been performed live. This tour promises to bring these unreleased tracks to life, offering fans a unique opportunity to experience their dynamic collaboration. Denson humorously compared the reunion to an Olympic-style comeback, while Osborne expressed excitement about the "stone groove" of the Mel

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Originally published on Pitchfork on 2/23/2026