After more than a decade away from the stage, Primer 55 has officially returned to live performance, reigniting the fire of the nü-metal era and celebrating 25 years of their groundbreaking debut album, Introduction to Mayhem. With members Bobby Burns, Joshua Toomey, and Preston Nash joined by frontman Donny “The DRP” Polinske, the band’s comeback represents both a tribute to their past and the start of an exciting new chapter.
“Introduction To Mayhem” 25th Anniversary Tour
10/09 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater
10/10 Sauget, IL – Pops
10/11 Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
10/13 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Collective
10/14 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
10/15 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
10/16 Dallas, TX – Club Dada
This Friday, October 10th, 2025, fans in St. Louis will have the chance to witness the rebirth of Primer 55 live at Pop’s, marking one of the first shows in the band’s long-awaited return tour. Ahead of the tour kickoff, bassist Joshua Toomey – who also hosts the popular Talk Toomey Podcast – joined the crew of the Vulgar Display of Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the band’s reunion, the emotional weight of returning to the stage, and the renewed love for nü-metal sweeping across generations of fans.
This performance marks not only a long-awaited return to the stage, but also a powerful homecoming to Pop’s, where Primer 55’s breakout music video for “Loose” was originally filmed. The venue holds a special place in the band’s history and in the hearts of fans who remember that raw, unapologetic energy that helped define an era. Coming back to Pop’s brings things full circle, celebrating both where it all began and where the band is headed next.
In addition to the 25th-anniversary run, the band has announced a second leg of touring dubbed the “Silhouettes & Mayhem Tour”, featuring Smile Empty Soul and Lines of Loyalty. That tour will launch just before Halloween and continue the band’s high-octane return across the country, keeping the spirit of Introduction to Mayhem alive for both longtime followers and a new wave of fans discovering Primer 55 for the first time.
‘Silhouettes & Mayhem Tour‘
11/01 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
11/02 Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center
11/04 Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
11/05 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s
11/07 Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
11/08 Parker, CO – Wild Goose Saloon
11/09 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
11/11 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
11/12 Hollywood, CA – The Whiskey
11/14 Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
11/15 Redlands, CA – JRileys Distillery
11/17 Mesa, AZ – Rosetta Room
11/19 Lubbock, TX – Jakes
11/20 Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
11/21 Wichita, KS – Wave
With two tours, and a sense of renewed energy, Primer 55’s comeback feels less like a reunion and more like a rebirth. As Toomey shared on the Vulgar Display of Podcast, this isn’t just about nostalgia – it’s about celebrating survival, friendship, and the power of music to endure.
Don’t miss Primer 55 live at Pop’s in St. Louis this Friday, October 10th, 2025, as they bring the mayhem back to life.
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