During a recent broadcast on SiriusXM Pearl Jam Radio, Jeff Ament checked in with fans about where Pearl Jam stand right now, confirming the band is in a downtime phase following the end of the Dark Matter World Tour.
The tour officially wrapped on May 18, 2025 in Pittsburgh. Speaking during a short segment on PJ Radio, Ament explained that the band decided to step back for a bit before moving forward. The break isn’t expected to last long, though. Ament noted that rehearsals are planned for early 2026, pointing toward the band getting back to work during that year, even if there are currently no tours or shows on the calendar.
The timing of these comments matters. During the same appearance, Ament referenced attending the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony for Soundgarden, making it clear these remarks come from a very recent moment.
As of now, there’s no word on new studio sessions or upcoming live plans. Still, the mention of rehearsals suggests this pause is simply part of the band’s normal rhythm after a heavy run on the road.
The big open question remains who will be behind the drum kit following Matt Cameron’s exit, which was announced back on July 7.
As is often the case with Pearl Jam, there’s no big rollout or headline-grabbing announcement. Just a few straightforward comments that help frame the situation: the band isn’t stopping, they’re simply in a natural downtime between cycles.
More updates are expected in the coming months.
Born in Reggio Emilia in 1980. He created pearljamonline.it in 2001 and wrote the first edition of “Pearl Jam Evolution” in 2009 along with his wife Daria. Since 2022, he is behind 2 podcasts: “Pearl Jam dalla A alla Z” and “Fuori Orario Not Another Podcast”. He has collaborated with Barracuda Style, HvsR, Rolling Stone, Rockol and Il Fatto Quotidiano. He continues relentlessly to try to find “beautiful melodies that say terrible things”.
Favorite song: Present Tense
Favorite album: No Code
Favorite bands/artists other than PJ: Tom Waits, Soundgarden, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., Mark Lanegan, R.E.M., Radiohead, Cat Power, Dead Kennedys