Everyone's favorite (and only) thunderpop band Torche is back! The band originally broke up in 2022 and is now reuniting for at least one show with Cave In on September 10 at the Electric Ballroom in London. Unfortunately that's all the information was have at the moment, but hey – the fact that we're getting a Torche reunion in any capacity is phenomenal.
No word on what the band's lineup is in 2025. When Torche ended, they were guitarist and vocalist Steve Brooks, guitarist Jon Nuñez, bassist Eric Hernandez, and drummer Rick Smith.
As far as Torche's end, the band never really issued a formal statement. In an Instagram post at the time, one fan asked Brooks to clarify if he was done with the band or if Torche was done overall. Brooks responded "We're done. Only plan on reissuing out of print records some day. Moving on." In another comment unearthed by The PRP, Brooks offered a little insight into why Torche is calling it quits.
"I had adventures in this band I wouldn't have experienced otherwise and made many friends through touring. At this point, I live in rural Oregon Coast and everyone else is in Miami. It's a mission travelling across country to be crammed in a van for a month, worrying about money to cover all these expenses, possible theft, health/safety and depending on others to take care of our responsibilities at home is too much. The only enjoyable moments for me is onstage (30-80 minutes.) Come see us, if you can."
