Nerf Herder, pioneers of late ’90s pop-punk and geek rock, are coming to the Kleine Zaal on June 2, 2026! They may be best known as that band from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Nerf Herder were signed to Arista Records in 1996 after their ironic ode Van Halen stormed the Modern Rock charts. The video for the follow-up single Sorry then became a regular hit on MTV. The clip features Mark Hamill and Miguel Ferrer, a playful nod to Star Wars, which, given the band’s name, was to be expected.
This year, the band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a special European tour, featuring classic material. In honor of this anniversary, a new acoustic version of the debut album has been recorded by founders Steve Sherlock and Parry Gripp, together with long-time members Ben Pringle and Linus Dotson. It will be available on vinyl at the shows.
