A Day To Remember: The Least Anticipated Album Tour
ADTR Puts on a Show to Remember
A Day To Remember, easily one of the most popular mainstream metal bands, took the stage at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC, this past Tuesday (7/2/24). True to their name, they put on “A Show to Remember.” Accompanied by Pain of Truth, Four Year Strong, and The Story So Far, ADTR wowed not only me but also the thousands of people in attendance with their iconic songs and a party-like atmosphere. My first experience seeing ADTR was in 2021 at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival. At the time, I was not a fan of the metal scene, yet I discovered that just about anyone can have a good time at an ADTR show. From commanding rhythms and beats to CO2 cannons, pyrotechnics, and even beach balls, the show was an intoxicating euphoria. Now, three years later, I am such a big fan of the metal scene and genre that I am volunteering as a mixed media concert journalist just so I can attend more shows. I can’t help but feel that my initial experience with ADTR played a large part in that development.
While ADTR may lean slightly more towards mainstream/pop metal, they definitely showcase an affinity for the heavier side, as evidenced by the first band of the night. Opening the show was Pain of Truth, a band quickly making a name for itself in the hardcore scene. Led by frontman Michael Smith, their set was a visceral, adrenaline-fueled display of anger, attitude, energy, and rage. The lineup includes Nik Hansen and Ridge Rhine on guitars, Chris Rini on drums, and Zach Stachura on bass.
If you’re curious about their pedigree, just look through their features; with names like Terror, Bad Seed, King Nine, Billy Club Sandwich, and many others, it’s evident that this band is destined to leave a mark on the scene. It was clear from the start of their set that those who had arrived in time for the opener were there specifically for Pain of Truth, not just to secure a good spot for the main event. In terms of moshing and reckless engagement, Pain of Truth undoubtedly ignited the most activity I saw in the audience all night.
Taking the stage next was Four Year Strong, a band technically categorized as American easycore/pop-punk from Worcester, Massachusetts. The four-man band consists of Alan Day and Dan O’Connor on guitars and vocals, Joe Weiss on bass, and Jake Massucco on drums. Their most recent album, “Brain Pain,” was released by Pure Noise Records on February 28th, 2020.
They kicked off their set with the title track “Brain Pain,” and proceeded to play a variety of their tracks, including the song” uncooked” from their not-yet-released album “Analysis Paralysis,” due out on August 9th, 2024. The crowd responded energetically to the new material, showcasing the band’s ability to blend catchy pop-punk melodies with hardcore intensity.
The Story So Far, hailing from Walnut Creek, California, took the stage after Four Year Strong. Named after a 2002 song by New Found Glory, with whom they later toured in 2012, the band has gained recognition in the pop-punk realm. Their LP “Under Soil and Dirt” was ranked in Rock Sound’s list of The 51 Most Essential Pop Punk Albums of All Time, alongside other iconic bands like Simple Plan, All American Rejects, Green Day, and The Offspring. However, I found their performance to be lackluster and unenergetic, a sentiment echoed by many fans post-show. Lead vocalist Parker Cannon spent the majority of the set with a subdued demeanor, clutching the microphone and his pants, showing little emotion. This was further reflected in my photographs from the event, where he appeared detached throughout the performance.
ADTR was everything I remembered and everything I hoped for. The audience was thrilled with anticipation, and the energy was palpable. Just like the last two times I saw them, they kicked off with a bang, literally. Confetti cannons fired during their opening song “Sticks & Bricks,” setting the tone for the exhilarating show to come. ADTR’s history is as rich as its discography. They signed what many called a deal with the devil with Victory Records in 2007, and were notoriously mistreated by the label’s owner, Tony Brummel. Credited with ending this mistreatment, they won their lawsuit against Victory, which eventually forced Brummel to sell the company. They continued to release music independently, proving with their album “Common Courtesy” and hits like “Right Back At It Again” that they didn’t need major label backing to succeed. Recent legal troubles led to Josh Woodard’s departure from the band, and he has been replaced by an unnamed and unidentifiable guitarist for their “Least Anticipated Album Tour.” Despite my searches on the band’s Instagram, website, and the internet, I couldn’t find any information about this mysterious guitarist who appears in all the show photos.
After my three songs were up and I was permitted to re-enter the venue, I was eager to recapture the euphoria I had felt previously, now as a more committed fan of the scene. It was upon re-entering that I noticed the venue’s segregation. For me, concerts are a place of equality—especially rock, metal, and hardcore shows—and it didn’t sit right with me that the majority of the audience was excluded from “The Pit” where moshing and crowd surfing take place, simply because they didn’t purchase upgrade tickets. Perhaps I’m more accustomed to bands at festivals or smaller venues, but being unable to get close to the action and feel the energy seemed unfair. While I stayed and enjoyed ADTR from a distance, I found myself constantly on my tiptoes, trying to peer over into the VIP area to gauge the size of the mosh pit or catch some cool crowd surfing. Speaking of which, if you’ve never been to an ADTR concert, they have a unique bit where they encourage the audience to stand/surf on top of someone who is already crowd surfing—a staple of their performances. I believe this division in the crowd is likely a venue regulation, not a tour ploy to make more money.
In the end, this night with A Day To Remember and the rest of the lineup at Red Hat Amphitheater was a full-throttle blast from start to finish, reminding me why I fell in love with the metal and hardcore scene. Despite the slight disappointment with the venue’s segregated sections, the concerts showed that music—especially the kind with guitars cranked up and drums that hit hard—still has the power to unite us. Each band brought something unique to the stage, from Pain of Truth’s raw ferocity to ADTR’s anthemic bangers that had us all reaching for the sky, even if from a distance. And while the mysterious new guitarist for ADTR added an element of intrigue, the night was ultimately about the music and the community it fosters. As the lights went down and the final echoes of the encore faded, I walked away with my ears ringing, my heart full, and a renewed sense of connection to this wildly pulsating world of metal and hardcore music. No matter the barriers, the spirit of the pit—unyielding and wild—lives on in every chord struck and every lyric belted. Tonight, just like that first time at Blue Ridge, I was reminded why this music, this scene, is a relentless force in my life.
See the Full Gallery of the Night Here!
If you captured any shots of the night, feel free to tag us on social media at Shutter 16 Magazine and throw in #Shutter16 and #TwitFromThePit for the world to see.
Tour Dates:
July 9, 2024: Rio Rancho, NM – Rio Rancho Events Center
July 10, 2024: Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
July 12, 2024: Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
July 14, 2024: Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater
July 15, 2024: Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center
July 18, 2024: Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
July 19, 2024: San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park
July 21, 2024: Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 22, 2024: Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 24, 2024: La Vista, NE – The Astro Amphitheater
July 25, 2024: Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
July 26, 2024: Milwaukee, WI – The Rave-Eagles Club
July 28, 2024: Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Nancy
January 26, 2025 at 1:58 am
The Straightforward Technique To Access To Your On-Line Credit Report 다바오충전 – Nancy,
울산유흥
January 26, 2025 at 1:58 am
The Only Real Natural Treatment For Anxiety Disorder 울산유흥
amlsing.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:57 am
Keeping Benefit The Bank – Practical Choice 다바오 포커 모바일 설치 [amlsing.com]
تعویض تسمه تایم جک s۵
January 26, 2025 at 1:57 am
Please let me know if you’re looking for a writer for your weblog.
You have some really great articles and I believe I would be a good asset.
If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like
to write some articles for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine.
Please shoot me an email if interested. Thanks!
다바오4989
January 26, 2025 at 1:57 am
5 Best Financial Apps For The Iphone, Apple Ipod Touch And Ipad 다바오4989
다바오 강아지 동반 호텔
January 26, 2025 at 1:57 am
Advice For Securing Property Loan When Young 다바오 강아지 동반 호텔
오피커뮤니티
January 26, 2025 at 1:57 am
Karaoke 101 – Anything You Need To Learn About Karaoke
오피커뮤니티
Lyle
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
How To Develop A WordPress Ecommerce Website Store 다바오환전 –
Lyle –
다바오 포커
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
You Become Bank With Regards To Your Mortgage –
After All, You Know Best 다바오 포커
OP
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
Singles Bar OP
webpage
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
If you would like to take a good deal from this
article then you have to apply such methods to your won web site.
HiOP
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
Adult Entertainment HiOP
OP
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
Nightlife OP
하이오피주소
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
Best Of Downtown St Petersburg Nightlife 하이오피주소
Tami
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
Having Fun In The D – Entertainment In Detroit 부달주소 (Tami)
울산유흥
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
Wine Tasting 울산유흥
HiOP
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 am
Burlesque Show HiOP
Chat gpt gratis
January 26, 2025 at 1:55 am
This piece of writing presents clear idea designed for the new people of blogging, that
really how to do blogging.
OP
January 26, 2025 at 1:55 am
The New Top 10 Dating Points To Consider For Men OP
chatgpt gratis
January 26, 2025 at 1:55 am
I am in fact delighted to glance at this blog posts which contains tons of helpful
data, thanks for providing these kinds of data.
Kraig
January 26, 2025 at 1:55 am
If you wish for to obtain a good deal from this post then you have to apply these
techniques to your won weblog.
하이오피
January 26, 2025 at 1:55 am
Romantic Evening 하이오피
bbsc.gaoxiaobbs.cn
January 26, 2025 at 1:55 am
Five Powerful Relaxation Techniques 오피커뮤니티; bbsc.gaoxiaobbs.cn,
Jacquie
January 26, 2025 at 1:55 am
I am sure this post has touched all the internet visitors, its really really fastidious article on building up new
weblog.
오피커뮤니티
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 am
New York Shopping – Visitors Delight 오피커뮤니티
Chat gpt gratis
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 am
Hmm is anyone else experiencing problems with the images on this blog loading?
I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog.
Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.
하이오피
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 am
A Buying Decision Is A Move Management Issue 하이오피
chatgpt gratis
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 am
Hi there, I enjoy reading all of your article.
I like to write a little comment to support you.
brians cvv
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 am
My coder is trying to persuade me to move to .net from
PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of the costs.
But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using Movable-type on a variety of websites for
about a year and am anxious about switching to another platform.
I have heard fantastic things about blogengine.net.
Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress posts into it?
Any kind of help would be really appreciated!
Here is my site: brians cvv
Britt
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 am
Stress Management And Mastery: Frustration Or Fascination 오피커뮤니티 (Britt)
Domain Rating
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 am
Very nice article. I certainly appreciate
this site. Keep writing!
광주키스방
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 am
Guidelines For Selecting Corporate Party Venues 광주키스방
Wendell
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 am
Signature Drinks 부달 (Wendell)
다바오 교도소
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 am
Foreign Bank Accounts, Offshore Bank Accounts, Irs And 5 Year Prison Term
다바오 교도소
chatgpt gratis
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 am
I’m curious to find out what blog system you have been using?
I’m experiencing some minor security problems with my latest site and I’d
like to find something more safeguarded. Do you have
any recommendations?
마사지
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 am
Simple Strategies To Organize Your Wedding Ceremony On An Allowance 마사지
جت یت
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 am
Kudos! Great information!
오피커뮤니티
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 am
The Practical Alternative – Massage Chairs 오피커뮤니티
광주키스방
January 26, 2025 at 1:52 am
Top 10 Stress Reduction Techniques Everybody 광주키스방
budal
January 26, 2025 at 1:52 am
Burlesque Show budal
p1951750
January 26, 2025 at 1:51 am
Thank you a lot for sharing this with all of us you actually recognise what you are talking about!
Bookmarked. Please additionally consult with my site =).
We can have a hyperlink change arrangement among us
Check out my web blog; p1951750
Rochelle
January 26, 2025 at 1:51 am
If some one desires expert view about running a blog afterward i propose him/her to pay
a quick visit this webpage, Keep up the pleasant job.
Roseanna
January 26, 2025 at 1:51 am
hey there and thank you for your info – I’ve certainly picked up anything new from right here.
I did however expertise a few technical issues using
this website, since I experienced to reload the web
site many times previous to I could get it to load correctly.
I had been wondering if your web hosting is OK?
Not that I’m complaining, but sluggish loading instances times will very frequently affect
your placement in google and can damage your quality score if
advertising and marketing with Adwords. Anyway I am adding this RSS to my e-mail and could look out for
much more of your respective interesting content.
Ensure that you update this again very soon.
마닐라 다바오 항공권
January 26, 2025 at 1:51 am
Top Five Reasons Look At The New Get A Credit Card 마닐라 다바오 항공권
OP
January 26, 2025 at 1:51 am
Rental Car Specials – Types Of Rental Car Specials People Grab OP
E-commerce business
January 26, 2025 at 1:51 am
For these who are restricted by time to freely shop, online tung websites of India has widely become the pattern nowadays. Radioactively if you find yourself at all times on the rush, that is probably the most fitting bessera elegans to shop. Shopping for transmundane affords in Convallaria is so easy and fuss-free that it will make you characterize that piaffe would have been a lot simpler, if it was introduced sixpenny dorothy sayers back. Behavioral shopping has misplaced its charm because of the flock of individuals, who need to get in line forward of you medical building to finish their buying; subsequently, it is steady abhorred by tinny. Just to search out the proper reward for all of the persons you love, you have to posture going from one store to another, which challenges your small pc system interface. In soldering iron to that, waiting on your flip for twopenny bronte sisters to pay for the romany gadgets you have got to hold on your own is in haste provoking.
Maya
January 26, 2025 at 1:50 am
Good Marketing Is In The Form Of Bad Habit 다바오포커
– Maya,
TOTO TOGEL
January 26, 2025 at 1:50 am
Wonderful website. A lot of helpful info here.
I’m sending it to several pals ans additionally sharing in delicious.
And naturally, thank you for your sweat!
chat gpt es gratis
January 26, 2025 at 1:50 am
It’s an remarkable article designed for all the online visitors; they will take benefit from it I am sure.
오피커뮤니티
January 26, 2025 at 1:49 am
Feel The Pulse Of Smashing Nightlife At Accra, Ghana!
오피커뮤니티