Spiritbox, Periphery, Honey Revenge
Tsunami Sea North America Tour Part II
November 22nd, 2025
Steelhouse, Omaha, Nebraska
Words by Adam Tibbott
Photos by Ryan Clutter
On the chilly Fall evening, Steelhouse Omaha was transformed into a cinematic storm chamber. Spiritbox’s headlining set on their Tsunami Sea North American Tour brought into focus exactly why they’re regarded as one of the most emotionally dynamic modern metal acts. With support from D.C. natives Periphery and Los Angeles’ Honey Revenge, the energy in the room was taut from the moment doors opened, with diehard fans waiting in line since earlier that afternoon for a chance to ride the barricade. By the time Courtney LaPlante and company took the stage, the crowd was primed for something special.
Spiritbox opened with “Fata Morgana,” a choice that immediately drew the audience into a shifting dreamscape. From there, they moved fluidly through newer Tsunami Sea tracks (“Black Rainbow,” “Perfect Soul,” “Keep Sweet”), then dipped into fan favorites like “Soft Spine” and “The Void.” The set struck a true balance between haunting ambience and brutal heaviness. Highlights included a spine-tingling “Circle With Me,” which felt especially lush live, and the thunderous breakdown of “Holy Roller” that ignited a circle pit that enveloped a huge portion of the entire floor.
The flow of the night was carefully orchestrated. The pit surged like waves crashing onto a rocky shore, and you could feel the energy pulsating through the venue. For many, this show was an emotional experience. Spiritbox shows are known for being more than just loud, they are cathartic, and on this night in Omaha, that held true. The band played 9 of the 11 tracks off Tsunami Sea live, making it a real celebration of their new material. After a wave of high-energy numbers, there was a moment of respite during “Secret Garden,” giving the audience space to breathe before the cathartic surge of the encore, which closed with “Ride the Wave,” a fitting, emotional capstone to a deeply felt evening.
Spiritbox’s live show leaned into their signature light-and-shadow aesthetic. While I didn’t capture every visual detail, fans have noted that the band uses towering LED backdrops, strobe lighting, and cinematic visuals in tight sync with their music. Courtney’s vocals were a revelation. Her crystalline cleans soared, but in the heavier moments, she cut through with raw intensity. Mike Stringer’s guitar work was equally impressive: his riffs were heavy and grounded, but he also built ambient textures that floated over the mix. On the rhythm side, Zev’s drumming drove everything forward with precision, while Josh Gilbert’s bass and backing vocals added richness to the live harmonies.
Spiritbox’s Omaha show was a triumph of contrast: brutal riffs and tender melodies, cinematic production and raw emotion, tightly composed dynamics and free-flowing crowd energy. The band showed that they’re not just a studio phenomenon, they’re a live force. While some long-time listeners may have hoped for even deeper cuts, the setlist struck the right balance for newcomers and die-hards alike.
In a year defined by the Tsunami Sea release, this concert felt like a centerpiece.
For those who were there, it will likely stand out as one of the more memorable tour stops. If Spiritbox keeps bringing this kind of intensity and connectivity, their reputation as one of modern metal’s most compelling live acts will only continue to grow.
