Did you miss out on the opening date of the second leg of Spiritbox’s Tsunami Sea North America Tour? So did I, but I’ve been reading attendee’s posts and watching social media videos all morning, and put together a remote viewing review to hype up the tour.
Spiritbox
Tsunami Sea North America Tour Part II
November 12th, 2025
Toyota Arena
Ontario, California
Spiritbox is known for their dynamic blend of heavy music and ethereal atmosphere, described as shifting between metalcore, djent and electronic rock. The Toyota Arena in Ontario, California provided a fittingly large scale for the tour kickoff: the stage lighting, sound rig and visuals leaned into the band’s penchant for contrasts into intense riffs one moment, haunting melodies the next.
Frontwoman Courtney LaPlante carried the evening with impressive vocal versatility, moving between searing screams, clean soaring vocals and more experimental textures. The transitions felt fluid, and her stage presence strong and commanding.
Guitarist Mike Stringer and drummer Zev Rosenthal locked into tight, dynamic grooves; the heavy parts hit hard, but the band also stretched out into spacey, atmospheric moments that gave the set an emotional arc.
The set was heavy but not one-dimensional. There were moments of catharsis and reflection, and features of melody and ambience that made the heavy parts land that much harder. The band clearly drew heavily from their recent album, Tsunami Sea weaving in newer tracks with fan favorites.
The setlist altered slightly from the first leg of the Tsunami Sea tour earlier this year. The band shuffled the order or several tracks, and swapped out Rotoscope, and Hysteria for Cellar Door, and their live debut of fan favorite Keep Sweet.
The audience’s energy seemed high from the get-go. Fans on the floor and in the stands responded with enthusiastic head-banging, mosh pits, and sing‐along moments. The venue’s scale didn’t seem to dilute the intensity: even farther back, the lighting and visuals seemed to created immersive moments that made you feel part of the action.
One interesting observation from several fans was that for such a large indoor arena, the sound mix managed to stay balanced. The bass and drums delivered punch, the guitars cut through, and Courtney’s vocals, especially the quieter melodic parts, weren’t lost in the mix.
The lighting design complemented the music really well. For heavy sections, strobe and intense color shifts underscored the energy. For the more atmospheric segments, slower washes of light and even some smoke effects added to the mood without overwhelming the performance.
The stage setup felt modern and tight. No overly large theatrics or gimmicks, which in this case worked to the band’s advantage because the music itself carried so much character.
There was a seamless balance between heavy aggression and ethereal atmosphere. Spiritbox didn’t lean too far one way or the other, they fluidly navigated both.
The production enhanced but didn’t overshadow the music. The visuals were strong and professional but felt in service of the songs rather than distracting.
Courtney’s vocal control and the way the band changed dynamics mid-set. At times the crowd was moving in full force; the next moment, the band brought it down and held us in a quieter, more haunting space.
If you’re a fan of heavy music that doesn’t sacrifice melody, atmosphere or nuance, this show delivered in spades. Spiritbox proved on this night they’re not just a heavy act—they’re a band capable of crafting entire moods and guiding the audience through peaks and valleys. The November 12th stop at Toyota Arena was an excellent opener for the tour, and a memorable night for attendees.
If you were there, you likely came out with ringing ears and a sense of having witnessed something more than just a metal show. Spiritbox showed they can command an arena while maintaining intimacy and musical depth.
Setlist:
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
