Chiodos: All’s Well That Ends Well 20 Year Anniversary Tour

The Criterion
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
December 10, 2025

Written and Photographed by Eduardo Martinez

If you’re into early 2000s emo, you already know Chiodos—and you definitely know All’s Well That Ends Well. On Wednesday, December 10th, Chiodos brought their 20-year anniversary tour to The Criterion in OKC, celebrating two decades of one of the most iconic albums of that era. They even dropped a 20th anniversary edition of the record, which just added to how special the night felt. Heriot kicked things off and immediately set the tone—heavy, energetic, and exactly what you want to get the crowd locked in early.

I’ll be honest—the lineup caught me a little off guard at first. Big Ass Truck opened the show, and initially I thought, this feels a little too hardcore for Chiodos. But the second the crowd started two-stepping and moshing in the pit, it all clicked. They were the perfect band to kick things off and get the room moving.

The biggest surprise of the night, though, was Holywatr. They absolutely set the tone. Their production was dark and mysterious—mostly silhouette lighting that created this emotional but heavy atmosphere. Vocally, dude was a powerhouse. Fans were already singing along, and honestly, they were the perfect support act for what Chiodos was about to unleash.

Chiodos started the set in the most perfect way possible—exactly how you’d want an All’s Well That Ends Well tour to begin. The stage was washed in deep red lighting while someone in a robe walked across the stage swinging a censer as “Prelude” played. That beautiful piano intro hit, and the entire room knew what was coming. The mood was locked in.

Then they launched straight into “All Nereids Beware,” the first full song on the album—and from that moment on, shit got real really fast.

They followed it up with “One Day Women Will All Become Monsters,” and if you’re a hardcore fan of this album, that’s the moment you realize you’re living out a dream. Hearing this record played live, in order, front to back, just hits different.

Of course, they weren’t afraid to sprinkle in some other fan favorites. “There’s No Penguins in Alaska” showed up early in the set, and it was a perfect way to add some color without breaking the flow. Just because it’s a 20-year anniversary doesn’t mean you can’t remind everyone how stacked their catalog really is.

One of my favorite parts of the entire show was the attention to detail. They had a literal royal chair on stage that Craig Owens sat on at one point—just straight commanding the room. Powerful, dramatic, and cool as fuck. It fit the vibe perfectly.

And obviously, they closed things out exactly how they should’ve. “Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered” into “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last a Minute on the Creek.” Absolute chaos. Pure nostalgia. Everyone screaming every word.

This show felt like redemption for everyone who missed Warped Tour this year. Chiodos didn’t just play a record—they brought it back to life. And for one night in OKC, it felt like 2005 all over again.