I Prevail and Pierce the Veil team up for sold out 'True Power Tour'

November 25, 2022

I Prevail's 'True Power Tour' with special guests Pierce The Veil, Fit for a King and Stand Atlantic is one of the hottest tours of 2022 to date as it has been selling out nationwide including a recent stop at the Fillmore in Philadelphia.

This powerhouse combination of bands don't hit the road very often - in fact one of the most recent in memory was the House Party Tour from 2013 that saw A Day to Remember, All Time Low, Pierce The Veil and The Wonder Years come together with similar nationwide success. I Prevail have been hot on the touring scene since their historic debut and during that time have established themselves as true staple of the scene with incredible original material. Their massive fanbase, combined with the now Tik Tok infused frenzy that has engulfed Pierce the Veil since their return led this tour to be sold out within minutes of going on sale for most markets. Add in rising stars Fit For a King and newcomers Stand Atlantic and it is easy to see why tickets to the "True Power Tour" were among some of the hardest to score this year (and re-sale tickets are through the roof as well for every market).

Stand Atlantic and Fit For a King kicked the show off with two back to back sets that had the crowd on their feet and a few surfers come over the barricade. Their sets compliment each other well but Fit For a King came to open the mosh pit as their set featured some brutal breakdowns that gave them a bit of an edge with the hardcore fans in the crowd over the pop punk infused set that Stand Atlantic started the show with. Following a brief set change the crowd began to sway with anticipation as Pierce The Veil's massive stage set up appeared and the lights dimmed to a low purple/blue wash.


After taking a few years (and a pandemic) off from touring Pierce The Veil has returned to the scene with two of the best singles of the year ("Pass the Nirvana" and "Emergency Contact") and their fans have been starved to see the band perform live again. The "True Power Tour" marked their return to the touring cycle after they kicked things off with two iconic performances at the When We Were Young Festival in October as well. Early on in the set it was clear that the band was ready to deliver on their absence from touring as the band put on one of the best performances Philadelphias has gotten from them in years. Across 9 songs Pierce the Veil gave fans just enough to keep them wanting more for their yet to be announced headline tour that can be assumed is on the horizon for the band next year. The crowd vibed heavy early on with the new single "Pass The Nirvana" but reached a new level late in the set as the band closed with a trifecta of scene classics that included "Hold on to May," "A March Into Water" and "King for a Day."


I Prevail picked up where Pierce the Veil left on when they hit the stage and doubled down on the insane amount of production as the band was flanked by lasers, a sprawling video wall and blinding strobes that transformed their heavy set into a true work of art. Across 16 songs I Prevail reminded the crowd why they are the headliner of this tour with all the content they have released in the past few years. The mid set appearance of "Hurricane" set the already hyped crowd into a fever pitch and the mosh pits doubled down in size from then on as the band commanded the sold out Philadelphia crowd. As their set began to wind down fans remained in the pit and didn't start filing towards the exits until the end of the night. The "True Power Tour" was a once in a decade tour and as the final note played I Prevail left the stage on a historic night in Philadelphia as they continued forward to wrap this tour up.

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Trivium and Jinjer bring the 'Ascend Above The Ashes Tour' to Lancaster

By Matt Christine • November 14, 2025
Trivium is back on the road in 2025 — and this time, they’ve brought Jinjer along for a blistering run across the U.S. on the “Ascend Above The Ashes Tour.” Over the last four years, the rock and metal world has seen a wild expansion of dream-team co-headlining and powerful support on tours, the kind fans never thought they’d see outside of wish lists. Rising metal powerhouse Jinjer has been in the international spotlight ever since they were forced to exit Slipknot’s 2022 tour to return home and support Ukraine’s war efforts. In the years since, they’ve become global ambassadors for both their country and the metal community. And even as the supporting act on this tour, the band was greeted by a massive turnout and a stage setup that matched their well-earned status in the scene. Their addition on this tour with Trivium was a match made in heaven (or hell) and a perfect compliment sonically. The band's 9 song setlist got the mosh pit moving and crowd surfers flowing ahead of the main event that evening. It may have been a Wednesday night , but you wouldn’t have known it based on the crowd’s energy leading up to Trivium’s 9:50 p.m. arrival. Pennsylvania showed once again why it has a reputation as one of the weirdest and yet strongest markets in the country for rock and metal. When the band’s massive stage slowly illuminated to reveal a dramatic backdrop, Trivium launched into their set with explosive force as strobes burst to blinding effects all around them. Trivium's 14 song set was a blistering pace of their greatest hits and new material that left little time for the band to chat with the crowd as they moved quickly from song to song. Frontman Matt Heafy nearly blended into the elaborate backdrop thanks to a jacket patterned almost identically, but he was impossible to miss as he tore across the stage from mic to mic, shredding through one technical assault after another. Much like Jinjer’s opening performance, Trivium delivered a razor-sharp, 80-minute set that pulled from across their expansive catalog. From the first crushing riff to the final crack of the snare, they gave Lancaster everything they had — and the packed pit gave it right back. Opening nights can often feel unpredictable, but Lancaster showed up ready, proving once again that this city doesn’t just attend shows — it sets the bar. If the rest of the “Ascend Above Ashes Tour” follows this lead, Trivium and Jinjer are in for one unforgettable run.

Taylor Acorn returns home to Pennsylvania at the Archer Music Hall

By Matt Christine • November 12, 2025
Taylor Acorn’s return to Pennsylvania to the Arrow at the Archer Music Hall in Allentown was a homecoming a long time coming after a massive year of touring and festival appearances. Just a few weeks after performing at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas - and fresh off wrapping The Summer School Tour - Taylor Acorn returned to Pennsylvania with clear momentum behind her. Touring in support of her newly released LP, she arrived at The Arrow at the Archer in Allentown with a setlist shaped around this new chapter of her sound. The fresh material wasn’t just sprinkled into the night; it was the thread that held the entire show together. And while Acorn hasn’t forgotten her roots in the pop-punk world, it’s obvious that these newer songs give her a wider lane to move in and let her shine bright onstage. The Arrow itself proved to be an ideal setting. The room was full but comfortable, with that sweet spot where you can feel the crowd’s energy without fighting for space. Warm lighting and a clear sightline from almost anywhere in the venue helped create a sense of connection the moment Acorn stepped out. It didn’t take long for the entire place to settle into a rhythm—heads nodding, hands in the air, and plenty of voices shouting back the lines they knew. Between songs, Acorn kept the energy light and the banter genuine. She shared quick stories, poked fun at herself, and made it clear she appreciated being back in her home state. Nothing dragged, nothing felt overly rehearsed—it all stayed grounded in the good-natured vibe that filled the room. By the end of the night, The Arrow at the Archer felt less like a tour stop and more like a celebration of where Acorn is right now: an artist still rooted in the scene that raised her, but growing fast and sounding sharper than ever. The crowd felt it, the room carried it, and Acorn made sure everyone left buzzing. A strong show, a great space, and the kind of night that makes you want to catch her again before the tour moves on.

Kaleo bring the 'Mixed Emotions Tour' to from Iceland to Allentown

By Matt Christine • September 19, 2025
On September 16, 2025, Icelandic rockers KALEO brought their Mixed Emotions Tour to Allentown’s Archer Music Hall, with Quarters of Change and Júníus Meyvant on the bill.