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
aeon waves the lost memories
March 17, 2025 at 1:21 am
This blog was… how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I have found something which helped me.
Thank you!
Here is my page … aeon waves the lost memories
roofers billings mt
March 17, 2025 at 1:19 am
Wow! After all I got a blog from where I can truly get
useful information concerning my study and knowledge.
МОРСКИЕ ЭКСКУРСИИ ПО ДАЛЬЯНУ
March 17, 2025 at 1:15 am
Heya i am for the primary time here. I came across this board
and I to find It really helpful & it helped me out much.
I hope to offer something back and aid others like you aided me.
Neuralink AI
March 17, 2025 at 1:15 am
Amazing! Its really amazing paragraph, I have got much clear idea concerning from this
article.
Live Draw SGP
March 17, 2025 at 1:14 am
Normally I don’t read post on blogs, but I would like
to say that this write-up very compelled me to try and do it!
Your writing taste has been surprised me.
Thanks, very nice article.
get albuterol prescription online
March 17, 2025 at 1:09 am
albuterol tablets price buy albuterol research where can i buy albuterol 100 mg inhaler in usa
how to buy generic albuterol for sale albuterol weight loss buy buy asthma inhaler albuterol online
buy albuterol without rx
how to get albuterol handheld nebulizer for albuterol albuterol inhaler buy canada
order albuterol online cheap buy albuterol for nebulizers albuterol solution package insert
what is colchicine medication
March 17, 2025 at 1:09 am
is colchicine an anti inflammatory colchicine dosage colchicine how long to take
colchicine withdrawal symptoms buy colchicine generic colchicine
colchicine side effects alcohol
colchicine dosage in renal failure colchicine without prescription when to take colchicine tablets
therapeutic use of colchicine where to buy colchicine colchicine long term use precautions
levaquin para que sirve
March 17, 2025 at 1:09 am
can you take levaquin at home Levaquin 500 mg 3 days usual dosage of levaquin
levaquin 500 mg equivalent levaquin pharmacy price levaquin 750 mg leva pak
levaquin for uti in elderly
levaquin route of administration levaquin dosage for sinusitis how to get generic levaquin
levaquin 500 mg for pneumonia levaquin 750 mg twice daily levaquin 500 mg generic name
tc lottery color prediction
March 17, 2025 at 1:08 am
I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you design this
website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you?
Plz answer back as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like to know where u got this from.
cheers
TeslerInfinity review
March 17, 2025 at 1:08 am
Hello to every body, it’s my first pay a quick visit of this weblog;
this website carries remarkable and really excellent information designed for visitors.
demo sugar rush 1000 rupiah
March 17, 2025 at 1:03 am
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on sugar rush 1000.
Regards
very sexy car
March 17, 2025 at 1:02 am
Amazing issues here. I am very happy to look your article.
Thank you so much and I am taking a look forward to contact you.
Will you kindly drop me a mail?
where can i buy allopurinol price
March 17, 2025 at 1:00 am
cost cheap allopurinol without insurance how to buy generic allopurinol for sale where can i buy cheap allopurinol
can i purchase allopurinol without prescription can i purchase generic allopurinol price how can i get generic allopurinol
can i order generic allopurinol without rx
cost cheap allopurinol without insurance can i buy cheap allopurinol pill buying allopurinol pill
where to buy cheap allopurinol without prescription can i order cheap allopurinol for sale can you get cheap allopurinol for sale
PrimeXBT
March 17, 2025 at 12:59 am
Wonderful post! We will be linking to this great article on our website.
Keep up the great writing.
QQ88
March 17, 2025 at 12:57 am
Hi colleagues, good article and fastidious arguments commented at this place,
I am actually enjoying by these.
bảng hiệu gỗ
March 17, 2025 at 12:56 am
It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d certainly donate to this outstanding blog!
I suppose for now i’ll settle for bookmarking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account.
I look forward to brand new updates and will share this site
with my Facebook group. Talk soon!
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:56 am
If you wish for to increase your experience simply keep
visiting this web site and be updated with the hottest gossip posted here.
Salt Trick
March 17, 2025 at 12:52 am
Please let me know if you’re looking for a article writer for your weblog.
You have some really good posts and I think I would be a good asset.
If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d absolutely love to
write some articles for your blog in exchange for a link
back to mine. Please send me an e-mail if interested.
Many thanks!
Paito HK Lotto
March 17, 2025 at 12:52 am
Magnificent website. A lot of helpful info here.
I’m sending it to a few friends ans also sharing in delicious.
And of course, thank you to your sweat!
vach ngan ve sinh
March 17, 2025 at 12:48 am
Hey There. I discovered your blog the usage of msn.
This is a really neatly written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark
it and come back to read more of your useful information.
Thank you for the post. I’ll definitely return.
buy viagra online
March 17, 2025 at 12:46 am
buy viagra online
پشتیبانی سایت وان کیک بت
March 17, 2025 at 12:43 am
My partner and I stumbled over here by a different web page and thought I
should check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you.
Look forward to exploring your web page yet again.
buy viagra online
March 17, 2025 at 12:42 am
buy viagra online
Dick Does Doors – garage door service Frisco
March 17, 2025 at 12:37 am
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog
and in accession capital to assert that I acquire actually enjoyed account your blog posts.
Any way I’ll be subscribing on your augment or even I
success you get entry to constantly rapidly.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:31 am
Do you have a spam problem on this website; I also am a blogger, and I was wanting to know your situation; we have created some nice practices
and we are looking to trade methods with others,
please shoot me an email if interested.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:29 am
whoah this blog is magnificent i love studying your posts.
Keep up the good work! You know, many individuals are hunting
around for this information, you can help them greatly.
Live Draw HK Lotto
March 17, 2025 at 12:28 am
Thank you for any other informative web site. Where else could I am getting that type of
information written in such an ideal way? I’ve a mission that I am just now working on, and
I’ve been at the glance out for such information.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:28 am
Awesome blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring
writers? I’m hoping to start my own website soon but I’m a little
lost on everything. Would you advise starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a
paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m totally
confused .. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Live Draw SDY
March 17, 2025 at 12:24 am
What’s up to every body, it’s my first visit of this blog; this web
site includes awesome and actually fine information in favor of readers.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:23 am
Your means of describing the whole thing in this article is really good, all be capable of simply know it, Thanks a
lot.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:22 am
Touche. Sound arguments. Keep up the good spirit.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:21 am
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all folks you
actually know what you are speaking about! Bookmarked.
Kindly also consult with my site =). We may have a link alternate agreement among
us
비아그라 구매
March 17, 2025 at 12:21 am
I got this site from my pal who told me about this web page and now this time I am visiting this web site and reading very informative articles or reviews at this place.
jun88
March 17, 2025 at 12:20 am
MoneyLine Betting Strategy : What’s the Moneyline?
Moneyline markets are a kind of wager in which the client simply predicts which group will win the sport.
There’s a reason it is the most well-liked market wagered on for many, if not all, sports and that’s as a result of the simplicity.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:19 am
Yes! Finally someone writes about apply for e-visa.
check this
March 17, 2025 at 12:19 am
obviously like your website but you need to test the spelling on several of your posts.
Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I
to find it very bothersome to tell the reality then again I’ll surely come
again again.
Also visit my homepage check this
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:18 am
First of all I want to say terrific blog! I had a quick question that I’d like to ask if
you don’t mind. I was curious to find out how you center yourself and clear your thoughts prior to writing.
I’ve had a difficult time clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out there.
I truly do take pleasure in writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes
are usually wasted just trying to figure out how to begin. Any recommendations or tips?
Kudos!
find out here now
March 17, 2025 at 12:18 am
What’s up friends, fastidious article and pleasant arguments
commented at this place, I am in fact enjoying by these.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:17 am
Greetings! Very helpful advice within this article!
It’s the little changes that will make the largest changes.
Many thanks for sharing!
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:17 am
Good way of telling, and fastidious post to take facts regarding my presentation subject,
which i am going to present in college.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:16 am
It’s in point of fact a great and helpful piece of information. I am
glad that you simply shared this useful info with us.
Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
شرایط و قوانین سایت وان کیک بت
March 17, 2025 at 12:15 am
After checking out a handful of the blog articles on your blog, I really like your technique
of writing a blog. I saved as a favorite it to my bookmark site list and
will be checking back soon. Take a look at my website
as well and tell me your opinion.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:14 am
Hello, i think that i saw you visited my web site so i came to “return the favor”.I am
attempting to find things to enhance my web site!I suppose its
ok to use some of your ideas!!
gacha gay sex
March 17, 2025 at 12:14 am
Appreciate this post. Will try it out.
casino trực tuyến uy tín
March 17, 2025 at 12:12 am
Online gamblіng is leading. Not just kind of big, it’s massive.
Withіn economy the recession has bittеn most businesses and strangled otheгs, online
casinos ɑnd even high street bookmakers; arе thriᴠing.
The actual first online casino օpened in 1995,
and in the past deϲaⅾe the phenomenon has exploded into an issue is
huge beyond troubleѕome belief.
The lesson is to utilіze deposit Casino Online
bonuses no deposit cash rewards for practice, thｅn you’ll have morе exрerience and power for the real money
games which follow.
Casino Online betting The no deposit bonus can vary
by each site. Websіtｅs will offer bonuses of a few dollars.
For example, a no deposit bonus can feature an overall of ten to $ 20 on general.
Thіs might sound like a relatively small budget.
Howeνer, a player could get asѕociated with winnings should the
player does all within the gamеs accurate.
But can you imagine the dealer and thｅ ρlayer hapρens to draw in cards that of equal value?
Occurs freգuently as it is an entire deck of 52 cards used.
The true Casino Wаr game startѕ when either the player or the card dealer goes to
war or maybe forced to surrender.
The Casino gaming experiｅnce is regarding big high for and alsо your gives that үou a vacation incorrｅct your diseasеs.
If you stop gambling, realize theгe аre only thɑt shoгtlү have for giving
this us, but trulү do not require to.
Betting online can be thriⅼling as weⅼl aѕ confusing somewhat tricky
numerous gambling options to be able to plаyers.
Sports’ bettіng iѕ compared to otheｒ types оf waɡering as all of whiсh provide dress yourself in thrill and excitеment.
Τhe participants get time to put fundѕ in readers of earning attractive cash prizes.
It is shrewd that inspite of luck, players have some pre-requisite know-h᧐w about wagering systems to prosper and earn big rewards.
Big risks can only utilized with a little knowledge.
The itｒrrs likely always 50/50 in war so bet the maximum for maximum pay to choosе from.
Go to War with the dеaler when you can, the bets are hｅavily increased
for details. If you run into a double Wаr, do not forfｅit yօu.
These doublе War scenarios are a raгity and offer big pay-out odds.
You may loose you bet foг that hand, nevertheless the paуoսts greatly outweigh the doѡnside.
War is a simple game to play, if you’re Ƅeginner don’t һesitate to be involved in a game in a homｅ-based casino trực tuyến uy tín as weⅼl as betting real money.
After a hand or two you should be a pгo in thｅ overaⅼl game and are usually well able
tⲟ winnіng serious cash.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:11 am
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very
well written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info.
Thanks for the post. I will certainly comeback.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:11 am
I am not sure where you’re getting your information, but great topic.
I needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more.
Thanks for magnificent information I was looking for this information for my mission.
apply visa online
March 17, 2025 at 12:10 am
I really love your website.. Pleasant colors & theme.
Did you create this site yourself? Please reply back as I’m hoping to create my very own blog and would like to know where you got this from or exactly what the theme
is named. Kudos!
locksmith cook county
March 17, 2025 at 12:10 am
Hmm it appears like your website ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I submitted and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog.
I as well am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still new
to everything. Do you have any suggestions for newbie blog writers?
I’d really appreciate it.
دانلود اپلیکیشن وان کیک بت
March 17, 2025 at 12:10 am
Amazing blog! Do you have any recommendations for aspiring writers?
I’m hoping to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything.
Would you recommend starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there
that I’m totally confused .. Any tips? Thanks!