THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Danny Elfman assembled a touring band that reads like a who’s-who of alternative metal session royalty — Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails, ex-Guns N’ Roses), Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails, ex-Foo Fighters), Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle), and Nili Brosh (Dethklok) *. The 11-show fall 2026 run reportedly supports a rock record Elfman’s been working on, with studio sightings of Wes Borland and Slash earlier this year adding fuel to the speculation *. Elfman cryptically noted the 11 shows in 11 cities angle: “11:11? Coincidence? Hmmmmmm…” *
THE DETAILS
– 11 U.S. cities across fall 2026, including festival slots at Shaky Knees, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock *
– Pre-sale starts July 8, 2026 at 10am local time *
– General on-sale July 10, 2026 at 10am local time *
– Lineup: Robin Finck (guitar), Nili Brosh (guitar), Matt McJunkins (bass), Josh Freese (drums) *
– Wes Borland and Slash were photographed in the studio with Elfman in February 2026 *
WHY IT MATTERS
BUCKET LIST — this is the rare chance to see Elfman lean into rock with a band capable of pulling it off live, not just another film score retrospective. The studio guest list suggests the album could actually deliver something heavier than his usual orchestral detours into metal territory.