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Mudvayne at Steelhouse in Omaha, Nebraska on September 21, 2025.

Photos and Review by The Pit Magazine Contributor, Bob DeHart Photography

On September 21, The Steelhouse in Omaha was the place to be. Mudvayne showed why they are still one of the best touring metal acts in the country. Wreaking havoc for 25 years now, they showed up on their “L.D. 50” 25th Anniversary Tour, joined by support from Vended and Static-X. As the lights went down and the iconic opening count-in of “Dig” blasted through the house, the crowd went crazy in a frenzy of crowd-surfing and chaos that had the mosh pits rolling.

Chad Gray, visibly emotional, paused early in the set to inform the audience that guitarist Greg Tribbett was absent due to the recent passing of his wife. He relayed Greg’s request to give the fans “one hell of a show,” framing the evening as both a tribute and personal offering to their Omaha metal community. His theme was that this was a family affair and as long as the crowd had his back, he would have theirs.

The band delivered a mostly L.D. 50-focused set, including “Internal Primates Forever,” “Death Blooms,” as well as fan-favorites like “Not Falling,” and their first new single in 16 years, “Hurt People Hurt People,” released just in August. Gray’s spoke again midway through—about channeling anger, releasing emotional baggage, and embracing the metal community as a healing tribe—which got the crowd going again. He encouraged fans to scream and expel their demons, and the audience did exactly as asked, roaring in unison.

Visually and sonically, the show was tight and precise. Though Greg Tribbett’s absence was felt, the remaining lineup delivered a polished, passionate performance that carried the emotional weight of both celebration and loss. This was my first Mudvayne experience, I was impressed with the crowd responded to them. There were some hardcore fans from way back that showed up and made this a night to remember.

In all, the Steelhouse show wasn’t just a nostalgia trip—it was a celebration of Mudvayne’s legacy. Fans in Omaha witnessed a band confronting grief, celebrating achievement, and reminding everyone why L.D. 50 continues to resonate 25 years later. Their was a strong sense of unity, loss, and of course- the power of music to make it all better. Heavy Metal healing if you will. It was fun to witness. I am glad that I got to be a part of this night.