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Soulfly's U-Haul Trailer Broken Into Ahead of Tour
3/18/2026, 12:46:53 AM
Incident Overview
On March 14, 2026, Soulfly's rented U-Haul trailer was broken into while en route to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in preparation for their upcoming tour with GWAR, titled "The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour." The theft occurred just days before the band's first performance scheduled for March 19 in Richmond, Virginia. The thieves took all of Soulfly's stage backdrops and a personal bag belonging to a crew member.
Official Statements & Responses
Soulfly took to social media to alert fans and the public about the incident, stating: “Red alert! Someone broke into our U-Haul truck last night in Albuquerque as it was on the way to the Gwar tour. They took all of the Soulfly backdrops and one of our crew’s personal bags. Please if you see anyone or hear of anything suspicious reach out.” The band expressed hope that the stolen items would be recovered before the tour commenced.
Tour Schedule
Soulfly is set to perform across various locations in the United States, starting with Richmond, Virginia, on March 19 and continuing through multiple cities, including Reading, Pennsylvania; Albany, New York; and Los Angeles, California, concluding on April 29 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The full list of tour dates includes:
- 03/19 – Richmond, VA @ The National
- 03/20 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
- 03/21 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live
- 03/22 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
- 03/24 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster
- 03/25 – Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
- 03/26 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
- 03/27 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
- 03/28 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
- 03/29 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
- 03/31 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
- 04/01 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
- 04/02 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
- 04/03 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
- 04/04 – Saginaw, MI @ The Vault
- 04/05 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center
- 04/07 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
- 04/08 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
- 04/09 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
- 04/10 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
- 04/12 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
- 04/14 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
- 04/15 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
- 04/17 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
- 04/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
- 04/19 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
- 04/20 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
- 04/21 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
- 04/23 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
- 04/24 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
- 04/25 – Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
- 04/27 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
- 04/28 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
- 04/29 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
Criticism & Opposition
The incident has drawn criticism regarding the impact of theft on touring musicians, highlighting the vulnerability of bands during their travels. Some commentators expressed frustration over the choice of targets for theft, suggesting that individuals should refrain from stealing from those who work hard to make a living.
What's Next
As Soulfly prepares for their tour, the band is actively seeking assistance from fans and the public to recover their stolen items. The outcome of this incident may influence their performance and logistics as they embark on their tour with GWAR.
