The “Metalcore Spring Break” tour made a thunderous stop at the legendary Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, bringing with it a stacked lineup of heavy hitters: The Devil Wears Prada, Erra, Kingdom of Giants, and Acres. Playing to a packed house buzzing with anticipation, this night was a celebration of everything metalcore fans live for—massive breakdowns, soaring choruses, and unrelenting energy.
Acres kicked off the night with a bang. Hailing from Portsmouth, UK, the post-hardcore outfit wasted no time making an impression. Just days removed from dropping their latest album, the band delivered a powerful, emotionally charged set that instantly connected with the crowd. Their atmospheric melodies and heartfelt intensity had fans swaying, screaming, and taking notice—Acres may have opened the night, but they left with a legion of new followers.
Up next, Kingdom of Giants from Northern California turned the energy dial to full blast. Bursting onto the stage with ferocity, vocalist Dana Willax commanded attention from the first note. Their blend of crushing riffs and relentless rhythm kept the circle pit spinning and fists flying throughout their set. Whether you were in the pit or headbanging on the sidelines, the crowd fed off the band’s high-octane performance. Kingdom of Giants didn’t just play a set—they took over the room!
Then came Erra, and the energy in the venue skyrocketed. The Alabama-based metalcore titans clearly had their own army in attendance, as the room erupted the moment they hit the stage. Their signature mix of melodic precision and guttural aggression was on full display, with JT Cavey and Jesse Cash seamlessly trading clean and unclean vocals. The band’s technical prowess and raw passion had fans screaming along and begging for more—Erra delivered a set that hit every emotional and sonic high note.
Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived—The Devil Wears Prada took the stage to a deafening roar. With a setlist that spanned their two-decade career, the band struck a perfect balance between old-school fan favorites and newer hits. Mike Hranica and Jeremy DePoyster were a commanding duo at the front, orchestrating a frenzied crowd that never stopped moving. The circle pit raged, sweat dripped from every wall, and fans screamed every lyric back at the band. It was a full-on cathartic release—a reminder of why TDWP remain one of the genre’s most enduring acts.
From start to finish, the “Metalcore Spring Break” tour stop in OKC was an unforgettable night of crushing riffs, explosive energy, and deep fan connection. Every band brought their A-game, and the fans returned the favor tenfold. If you missed this show, you missed one hell of a ride.
