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
new
March 22, 2025 at 12:02 pm
Great 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 recommend starting with a free platform like WordPress or go
for a paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m completely overwhelmed ..
Any tips? Thank you!
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Can I simply say what a comfort to uncover an individual who genuinely knows
what they are discussing online. You definitely understand
how to bring an issue to light and make it important.
A lot more people need to check this out and understand this side of your story.
I can’t believe you aren’t more popular since you definitely possess the gift.
بونوس فارکس
March 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm
You’ve made some decent points there. I looked on the internet for more info about
the issue and found most individuals will go along with your views
on this site.
Gutter Installation concord
March 22, 2025 at 11:59 am
Inspiring story there. What occurred after? Good luck!
¿Cuánto cuesta la carrera de marketing digital?
March 22, 2025 at 11:59 am
I savour, result in I found exactly what I was taking a look for.
You’ve ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day.
Bye
تکمیل ظرفیت در آزمون کنکور سراسری
March 22, 2025 at 11:58 am
تکمیل ظرفیت در آزمون کنکور سراسری، به عنوان فرصتی برای داوطلبانی که در مرحله اعلام نتایج نهایی پذیرفته نشدهاند یا از رشته محل قبولی خود رضایت ندارند، مطرح میشود.
แบตเตอรี่ใกล้ฉัน
March 22, 2025 at 11:58 am
Appreciation to my father who informed me regarding this web site,
this website is in fact remarkable.
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 11:58 am
It’s amazing to pay a quick visit this web page and reading the views of all colleagues about this paragraph,
while I am also zealous of getting know-how.
888b
March 22, 2025 at 11:58 am
I will immediately seize your rss as I can not in finding your e-mail
subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do
you have any? Please permit me recognize so that I could
subscribe. Thanks.
cost of generic prevacid without prescription
March 22, 2025 at 11:54 am
Drug information. What side effects can this medication cause?
cost of generic prevacid without prescription
Everything trends of medicament. Read now.
can i purchase generic azelastine prices
March 22, 2025 at 11:54 am
Medicine information. Cautions.
can i purchase generic azelastine prices
Best about drug. Get now.
sex trẻ em
March 22, 2025 at 11:53 am
I enjoy what you guys are up too. This sort of clever work
and reporting! Keep up the amazing works guys I’ve added you guys to blogroll.
salt trick for men
March 22, 2025 at 11:52 am
It’s hard to come by experienced people in this particular subject, but
you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
My webpage … salt trick for men
오피
March 22, 2025 at 11:51 am
Luxury Spa In Singapore The Capitol Kempinski Lodge Singapore 오피
Car Locksmith cook county
March 22, 2025 at 11:50 am
Excellent post. I will be dealing with many of these issues as well..
slot deposit 3000
March 22, 2025 at 11:49 am
I don’t even know the way I ended up right here,
however I assumed this submit used to be great. I do not know who you’re but certainly you are going to a well-known blogger when you are not
already. Cheers!
vach ngan ve sinh
March 22, 2025 at 11:47 am
Hmm it appears like your blog 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 too am
an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to everything.
Do you have any helpful hints for rookie blog writers? I’d certainly appreciate it.
can i buy cheap singulair without dr prescription
March 22, 2025 at 11:46 am
Medicine information sheet. Long-Term Effects.
can i buy cheap singulair without dr prescription
Actual news about medicament. Read now.
foundation Repair experts near Me
March 22, 2025 at 11:45 am
Xpert Foundation Repair
Ríߋ Grande Valley, TX 78582, United Ꮪtates
9562653062
foundation Repair experts near Me
como usar google maps andando
March 22, 2025 at 11:42 am
It’s actually a great and helpful piece of info. I am
glad that you shared this helpful info with us.
Please stay us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.
บาคาร่า
March 22, 2025 at 11:40 am
Currently it looks like Movable Type is the top blogging platform out there right
now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?
¿Cuáles son los 21 indicadores de medición?
March 22, 2025 at 11:39 am
If you are going for finest contents like myself, only
visit this web page all the time since it provides feature contents, thanks
Aplikasi Kasir Service Hp Terbaik Di Indonesia
March 22, 2025 at 11:36 am
I’m really loving the theme/design of your weblog.
Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility
problems? A small number of my blog audience have complained about my blog not operating correctly in Explorer
but looks great in Safari. Do you have any solutions to help fix this issue?
slot minimal deposit 1000
March 22, 2025 at 11:34 am
Just desire to say your article is as amazing. The clarity in your post is just great and i can assume you are an expert on this subject.
Fine with your permission let me to grab your RSS feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post.
Thanks a million and please continue the gratifying work.
car battery shop near kl
March 22, 2025 at 11:34 am
I want to to thank you for this wonderful read!!
I definitely enjoyed every bit of it. I have got you bookmarked to look at new stuff you post…
¿Cómo poner marca de agua en firma digital?
March 22, 2025 at 11:33 am
Right now it sounds like BlogEngine is the top blogging platform available right now.
(from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
Penipu Online
March 22, 2025 at 11:31 am
At this moment I am ready to do my breakfast,
after having my breakfast coming over again to read
more news.
How to connect Chromecast to TV?
March 22, 2025 at 11:29 am
Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so
much about this, such as you wrote the guide in it or something.
I believe that you just can do with some percent to power
the message house a little bit, however other than that, this is great blog.
A great read. I will certainly be back.
nonton bokep cina
March 22, 2025 at 11:29 am
I loved as much as you will receive carried out right
here. The sketch is attractive, your authored subject matter
stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an shakiness over that you
wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly
a lot often inside case you shield this increase.
new online casinos
March 22, 2025 at 11:28 am
Undeniably consider that which you stated. Your
favorite reason seemed to be on the web the simplest thing to take note of.
I say to you, I definitely get irked at the same time as folks
consider concerns that they just don’t realize about. You
managed to hit the nail upon the highest as well as defined out the whole thing without having side-effects
, people can take a signal. Will probably
be again to get more. Thanks
Биоревитализация глаз
March 22, 2025 at 11:27 am
I have been browsing online more than 4 hours today, yet
I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth
enough for me. Personally, if all webmasters and bloggers made good content as
you did, the internet will be much more useful than ever before.
The Memory Wave reviews
March 22, 2025 at 11:25 am
I have been browsing online more than three hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours.
It’s pretty worth enough for me. Personally, if all website owners and bloggers made good content as you did,
the internet will be a lot more useful than ever before.
Jenesdype
March 22, 2025 at 11:24 am
Информация о букмекерской конторе mostbet: особенности работы, условия ставок, бонусы и акции для игроков.
Alpha Bites reviews
March 22, 2025 at 11:22 am
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say that
I’ve truly enjoyed browsing your blog posts.
In any case I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again very soon!
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 11:21 am
My partner and I stumbled over here from a different website and thought I should check things out.
I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to looking at your web page repeatedly.
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 11:19 am
Hey there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but
after checking through some of the post I realized it’s new to me.
Nonetheless, I’m definitely glad I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and
checking back frequently!
Nitric Boost Ultra reviews
March 22, 2025 at 11:19 am
I wanted to thank you for this good read!! I certainly loved every little bit of it.
I have you book-marked to check out new things you post…
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 11:18 am
Good day! I could have sworn I’ve visited this blog before but after looking at many of the articles I realized it’s
new to me. Anyways, I’m certainly happy I discovered it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back regularly!
best bitcoin casinos
March 22, 2025 at 11:17 am
Greetings! I know this is kinda off topic but I’d figured I’d ask.
Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest writing a blog post or vice-versa?
My website covers a lot of the same subjects as yours and I think we could greatly benefit from each other.
If you happen to be interested feel free to send me an email.
I look forward to hearing from you! Terrific blog
by the way!
formation pierre
March 22, 2025 at 11:17 am
Thank you for sharing your info. I truly appreciate your efforts
and I am waiting for your further write ups thanks once again.
best crypto casinos
March 22, 2025 at 11:17 am
Heya i am for the primary time here. I came across this board and I in finding It truly useful & it helped me out a lot.
I’m hoping to provide one thing back and aid others such as you aided me.
posicionamiento.seo
March 22, 2025 at 11:15 am
Very nice post. I certainly appreciate this website.
Stick with it!
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 11:12 am
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great.
Cheers!
I don’t know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you are not already
Lipozem reviews
March 22, 2025 at 11:11 am
Right here is the perfect site for anyone who would like to find out about this topic.
You understand a whole lot its almost tough to argue with you (not that I personally will need to…HaHa).
You definitely put a new spin on a topic that’s been discussed for decades.
Great stuff, just wonderful!
seo
March 22, 2025 at 11:10 am
Hey there, I think your blog might be having browser compatibility issues.
When I look at your blog in Ie, it looks fine but
when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping.
I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, very good blog!
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 11:09 am
Hi there! Would you mind if I share your blog with my zynga group?
There’s a lot of folks that I think would really enjoy your content.
Please let me know. Thanks
Вулкан Платинум зеркало рабочее
March 22, 2025 at 11:09 am
Vulkan Platinum — это платформа, где каждый момент игры наполняется драйвом и возможностью для крупных выигрышей.
Здесь вас ждут не только привычные слоты,
но и инновационные игровые решения, которые поднимут ваше настроение.
Каждый визит в Vulkan Platinum — это шанс стать
победителем.
Почему игроки выбирают Vulkan Platinum бездепозитный бонус?
Мы обеспечиваем максимальную безопасность всех транзакций
и защиту личных данных. Мы предлагаем
широкий спектр бонусов, включая фриспины, бонусы на депозит и эксклюзивные
предложения для лояльных клиентов.
Когда лучше начать играть в Vulkan Platinum?
Просто зарегистрируйтесь и начните
играть с бонусами, которые мы подготовили для вас.
Вот что вас ждет в Vulkan Platinum:
В Vulkan Platinum мы гарантируем быстрые выплаты,
не теряя времени на ожидание.
Независимо от того, любите ли вы слоты или настольные
игры, у нас есть все для вашего удобства.
Для наших лояльных клиентов всегда найдутся эксклюзивные предложения и
бонусы.
Vulkan Platinum — это шанс, который нельзя упустить.
can you buy bactrim online
March 22, 2025 at 11:07 am
where to get generic bactrim online
cost of generic fulvicin without rx
March 22, 2025 at 11:06 am
where buy generic fulvicin no prescription
touristrequirements.info
March 22, 2025 at 11:06 am
hi!,I really like your writing so so much! share we keep up a correspondence extra
about your post on AOL? I need an expert in this house to resolve my problem.
Maybe that is you! Looking forward to see you.