Spiritbox performing during the Tsunami Sea North American Tour Part II at the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas on November 18, 2025, with Courtney LaPlante, Mike Stringer, Zev Rose, and Josh Gilbert. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Spiritbox is one of the most compelling and rapidly ascendant forces in modern heavy music, defining a new era of complex, emotionally intense metalcore. Hailing from Vancouver Island, Canada, the core of the band is the husband and wife duo of vocalist Courtney LaPlante and guitarist Mike Stringer. Their sound is a meticulous fusion of punishing, technical metal with elements of progressive rock, industrial atmosphere, and an undeniable pop sensibility.
What sets them apart is LaPlante's astonishing vocal versatility, which pivots instantly from ethereal, clean melodies to brutal, guttural screams, often within a single breath. Spiritbox’s music is technically demanding yet remarkably accessible, proving that sonic complexity and huge hooks are not mutually exclusive.
The band’s current tour is an electrifying declaration that they are not just the future of metal, they are its present standard bearers. This performance is an overwhelming sensory experience, built on the dramatic interplay between LaPlante's dynamic control and the band’s punishing, precise musicianship. From the moment they take the stage, the energy is immense and almost perfectly controlled, a tightly wound spring of musical tension. Stringer’s guitar work is the foundation, creating riffs that are both crushingly heavy and beautifully melodic, weaving complex, ambient textures that fill the sonic space. The drummer and bassist anchor the sound with flawless, syncopated rhythms, navigating the songs' frequent, jarring time changes with effortless precision.
Courtney LaPlante is an utterly magnetic and formidable frontperson, and the emotional core of the performance. The audience watches in awe as she executes the famous vocal shifts that define the band’s music, transitioning from the piercing screams of a hardcore vocalist to the soaring, controlled melodies of a mainstream pop singer. This duality is not merely a gimmick; it is the fundamental dramatic tension that drives the entire show. She uses the stage not for aggressive chaos, but for focused, emotionally charged delivery, channeling the complex lyrical themes of existential anxiety and inner struggle directly to the audience.
Visually, the production is sleek and modern, utilizing dynamic lighting and fog to create an atmosphere that feels both futuristic and deeply industrial. There are no elaborate props or excessive theatrics; the focus remains strictly on the music’s intense execution and emotional weight. The highlight of the set comes during their signature tracks, where the technical brilliance of the instrumentation merges with the massive, singalong choruses. The crowd reaction is profound, a unified roar that demonstrates the powerful connection the band has forged with their audience. This Spiritbox tour is not just a concert it is a confirmation of a new heavyweight champion in the world of heavy music, a display of pure, unadulterated power delivered with shocking grace.
Setlist for the show at the HEB Center
- Fata Morgana
- Black Rainbow
- Perfect Soul
- Keep Sweet
- Soft Spine
- Tsunami Sea
- Jaded
- The Void
- Secret Garden
- Circle With Me
- Holy Roller
- Sew Me Up
- Cellar Door
- No Loss, No Love
- Crystal Roses
- Ride the Wave
Spiritbox was the main act at the HEB Center with guests Periphery and Honey Revenge. They continue across the United States with the last stop at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut on December 7, 2025.
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