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
유흥
January 4, 2025 at 4:04 am
Happy Hour 유흥
역삼오피
January 4, 2025 at 4:02 am
Singles Bar 역삼오피
goldpay
January 4, 2025 at 3:52 am
Studying A Car Or Truck Title Loan goldpay
PTE in Sydney
January 4, 2025 at 3:51 am
If you would like to increase your experience simply keep visiting
this web site and be updated with the most recent information posted here.
yakima maid
January 4, 2025 at 3:47 am
Wow, that’s what I was exploring for, what a data! present here
at this blog, thanks admin of this site.
Anya Fernald
January 4, 2025 at 3:43 am
Heʏ there! I’ve een folloѡimg ｙolur website for ɑ long time now and finaⅼly
ɡot the bravery tо go аhedad and gіvе ʏoou a shout out
from Hufman Texas! Jᥙust ᴡanted to saｙ
keep up tһe fantastic job!
Here is my site … Anya Fernald
xnxx
January 4, 2025 at 3:36 am
Hi there just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let
you know a few of the images aren’t loading properly.
I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue.
I’ve tried it in two different browsers and both show the same results.
yakima cleaning
January 4, 2025 at 3:29 am
Keep on writing, great job!
울산
January 4, 2025 at 3:29 am
Lounge Bar 울산
GOLDPAY
January 4, 2025 at 3:28 am
Casino Slot Machines GOLDPAY
광주휴게텔
January 4, 2025 at 3:24 am
Clubbing 광주휴게텔
for m4ntiz
January 4, 2025 at 3:16 am
If you would like to increase your familiarity simply keep visiting this website and be
updated with the latest gossip posted here.
latin gay porn
January 4, 2025 at 3:15 am
I’m so glad that this collection is over and that
I won’t ever pick up any of these books from
this collection once more for as long as I dwell. I’m the definition of done.
Also, spoilers will likely be abound and aplenty all through this whole assessment, and this goes to a
a largely Supernatural gif-filled extravaganza, because
A). That’s how angels/demons/and so forth. must be performed and B).
I can. So if you don’t like spoilers or Supernatural, leave now, as a result
of shit’s about to get ugly up in right here
mp3li
January 4, 2025 at 3:12 am
This web site truly has all the information I wanted about this subject and didn’t know who to ask.
울산
January 4, 2025 at 3:09 am
Urban Nightlife 울산
best new online casino
January 4, 2025 at 3:03 am
Does your blog have a contact page? I’m having a tough time locating it but,
I’d like to shoot you an email. I’ve got some ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing.
Either way, great site and I look forward to seeing it
grow over time.
nonton bokep hot
January 4, 2025 at 2:48 am
A motivating discussion is worth comment. There’s no doubt that that
you ought to write more on this subject, it might not be a
taboo matter but generally people do not talk about
these topics. To the next! Best wishes!!
해외에이전시
January 4, 2025 at 2:47 am
Thanks for your marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, you
will be a great author. I will remember to bookmark your blog and will eventually come back later on.
I want to encourage continue your great posts,
have a nice day!
برنامه تمرینی بدنسازی با دمبل در خانه تصویری
January 4, 2025 at 2:47 am
If you are going for most excellent contents like myself, only pay a quick visit this website every day as it gives feature contents, thanks
sga123
January 4, 2025 at 2:43 am
I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest
but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead
and bookmark your site to come back in the future. Cheers
sex tap the
January 4, 2025 at 2:41 am
We are a group of volunteers and starting
a new scheme in our community. Your site provided us with
useful info to work on. You’ve performed an impressive task and our entire neighborhood will be
thankful to you.
roofing contractors nearby
January 4, 2025 at 2:40 am
Mighty Dog Roofing
Reimer Drive North 13768
Maple Grove, MN 55311 United Տtates
(763) 280-5115
roofing contractors nearby
slot online
January 4, 2025 at 2:39 am
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great.
I don’t know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉
Cheers!
창문시트지
January 4, 2025 at 2:36 am
I think the admin of this website is genuinely working
hard in support of his website, because here every material is
quality based information.
demo wild bounty
January 4, 2025 at 2:36 am
Pretty! This has been a really wonderful post.
Thanks for providing these details.
برنامه غذایی بدنسازی چربی سوزی و عضله سازی
January 4, 2025 at 2:31 am
Hello! I know this is kind of off topic but I
was wondering if you knew where I could find a captcha plugin for my comment form?
I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having difficulty finding one?
Thanks a lot!
bata de novias
January 4, 2025 at 2:21 am
Este artíсulo se centra en cómo usar de manera óptima
el término “batas damas de honor” para optimizar tu contenido y posicionar tu sitio web más alt᧐ en los resuⅼtados de
ⅼos mot᧐res deе búsqueda.
OP
January 4, 2025 at 2:19 am
Fine Dining OP
부산
January 4, 2025 at 2:18 am
Swedish Massage 부산
timeoftheworld.date
January 4, 2025 at 2:18 am
เนื้อเรื่อง ของบล็อกนี้ น่าติดตาม มากๆ ครับ ผมชอบวิธีการ ทำการวิเคราะห์ ประเด็นต่างๆ อย่าง ครบถ้วนและ
มีความเป็นเหตุเป็นผล ชัดเจน เป็นการช่วยให้ผู้อ่าน ทำให้เข้าใจประเด็นได้ อย่างถ่องแท้มากขึ้น คุณเขียนได้อย่าง เป็นขั้นตอนและน่าติดตาม ซึ่งเป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับบทความระดับนี้
นอกจากนั้น ผมยังชอบ แนวคิด
ใหม่ๆ ที่คุณได้นำเสนอ ซึ่งเป็นสิ่งที่ ยังไม่เคยรู้จักคิดมาก่อน มันช่วยขยาย ความคิดและ ความรู้ ของผมไปในทิศทางที่ ขยายขอบเขตขึ้น ผมขอขอบคุณที่คุณได้ นำเสนอ ความรู้และ ความเชี่ยวชาญ ของคุณ มันช่วยให้ผมได้ ปรับปรุงตัวเอง มากขึ้นอย่างแน่นอน
ผมหวังว่าจะได้อ่าน บทความอื่นๆ
ของคุณในอนาคตเช่นกัน เพราะผมมั่นใจว่าจะมี
คุณค่า และเป็นการ เสริมสร้าง ความรู้ให้กับผมอย่างแน่นอน ขอบคุณมากครับ!
Stop by my blog post: ความสนุกในการเล่นเกมคาสิโน
(timeoftheworld.date)
massage for women
January 4, 2025 at 2:17 am
SO. The following probably won’t appear equivalent, but my personal
life experience is what it is. So i am a Prenatal Massage specialist.
I consult a number of women each and every month and support individuals to experience a significantly less aggravating, considerably more enjoyable, and
less painful pregnancy. Almost every distinct
person presents with differing considerations. massage for women addresses this
process, though as a massage therapist I really should be more adaptive and flexible
to research information on how to most beneficially help.
Generally there is absolutely no example of this where a simple
method would most likely help many people. Which is my personal point, but my method of talking about
it may perhaps be confusing. Mid back pain is just not all the details which a pregnant individual tackles.
Furthermore, no kind of people always be hampered in a similar
manner, and to assist them, people should really come to
be fantastic listeners.
Budal
January 4, 2025 at 2:12 am
Strip Club Budal
Kari
January 4, 2025 at 2:01 am
Urban Nightlife 부달사이트 – Kari,
Dorie
January 4, 2025 at 1:59 am
Body Massage 광주마사지 (Dorie)
new kitchen cost
January 4, 2025 at 1:58 am
Hey There. I discovered your blog using msn. That is an extremely neatly written article.
I will make sure to bookmark it and return to learn extra of your helpful information. Thanks for the post.
I’ll definitely comeback.
아식스운동화
January 4, 2025 at 1:55 am
I am extremely inspired with your writing talents and also with the
layout for your blog. Is this a paid subject matter or did you customize it your self?
Anyway stay up the nice high quality writing, it’s rare to look a great blog like this one nowadays..
gaming snacks
January 4, 2025 at 1:49 am
Samurai Shodown became an Evo video game in its very first year (2019 ),
and is additionally sustained by the SNK Esports Assistance Program.
bathroom remodel cost
January 4, 2025 at 1:49 am
Awesome website you have here but I was wondering if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics discussed
in this article? I’d really love to be a part of group where I can get opinions from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest.
If you have any recommendations, please let me know.
Many thanks!
Cannabistical.Com
January 4, 2025 at 1:47 am
We appreciate your offering these details for individuals seeking to
find out more on matters such as this. Your weblog was well crafted and very well investigated, and that is considerably valued.
I am constantly seeking for new websites to follow and browse on a regular basis.
Digitálně řízená bruska
January 4, 2025 at 1:44 am
Awesome blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere?
A theme like yours with a few simple tweeks would really
make my blog shine. Please let me know where you got your design. Cheers
bokep terbaru 2024
January 4, 2025 at 1:28 am
WOW just what I was searching for. Came here by searching for bokep terbaru 2024
Mary
January 4, 2025 at 1:27 am
Dance Party 오피; Mary,
digital marketing plan template excel
January 4, 2025 at 1:26 am
No, we are not claiming this to you for the sake of understanding, these are 3 hours
that you need to grab your consumer’s focus.
Bokep sub indo Video bokep guru dan murid di kelas
January 4, 2025 at 1:19 am
Asking questions are really nice thing if you are not understanding something totally, but
this paragraph provides good understanding yet.
광주유흥
January 4, 2025 at 1:14 am
Club Vibes 광주유흥
메이저놀이터
January 4, 2025 at 1:12 am
Actually when someone doesn’t know afterward its up to other people that they will assist, so here it occurs.
다바오머니상
January 4, 2025 at 1:07 am
How To Win At Roulette 다바오머니상
고카지노 주소
January 4, 2025 at 1:01 am
You actually make it seemm so easy together with your presentation however
I to find this topic to be really something that I feel I might by no means understand.
It kind of feels too complex and extremely huge for me.
I’m looking forward for your subsequenjt submit, I will attempt tto get the hold off
it!
고카지노 주소
파워볼
January 4, 2025 at 12:59 am
(Its founder, Shalika Perera, says she believed the cash was a genuine donation.) But right here once more, a tiny detail derailed the hackers’ plans.
Also visit my web-site https://daruv.com/%ED%8C%8C%EC%9B%8C%EB%B3%BC%EC%A1%B0%ED%95%A9-%EC%8A%B9%EB%A6%AC%EC%9D%98-%EC%97%B4%EC%87%A0%EB%A5%BC-%EC%86%90%EC%97%90-%EC%A5%90%EB%8B%A4/
ตลาดคริปโตวันนี้
January 4, 2025 at 12:58 am
This is a topic which is near to my heart… Best wishes!
Where are your contact details though?
Feel free to surf to my blog post ตลาดคริปโตวันนี้