Spiritbox: Tsunami Sea Tour

The Criterion
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 19, 2025

Written and Photographed by Eduardo Martinez

Spiritbox

Ever since I found out Spiritbox was coming to OKC, this instantly became one of my most anticipated shows of the year—at the very least, at The Criterion. On November 19th, Spiritbox brought the second leg of their Tsunami Sea Tour to Oklahoma City with special guests Periphery and Honey Revenge, and I’ve got some honest thoughts.

I’ll be upfront—Honey Revenge felt like a bit of a curveball on this bill. They lean heavily into pop rock, and while I genuinely enjoy that genre, pairing them with Periphery (a hyper-technical prog metal band) and Spiritbox (one of the biggest names in modern metalcore) felt like an odd choice.

That said, they sounded great. They were high-energy, tight, and clearly comfortable on stage. Their guitarist stood out in particular—super locked in, constantly moving, and just owning the performance. The songs were catchy and had me nodding along, which is always a good sign. It felt like a deliberate attempt to introduce metal fans to something different, and in that sense, it worked. Definitely unexpected, but enjoyable.

Honey Revenge

Periphery was a completely different animal. As a musician, this was a set I was really looking forward to—not necessarily because I’m a die-hard fan of their catalog, but because of the sheer level of musicianship in this band.

Their songs are dense, complex, and often six minutes or longer—definitely not casual listening—but I have a ton of respect for artists who push boundaries and write outside the box. Misha Mansoor delivered exactly what you’d expect: nasty tones, heavy riffs, and shred-worthy moments that had me making a stank face more than once—especially when those drop tuning breakdowns hit.

Mark Holcomb (Periphery)

Mark Holcomb was equally impressive, absolutely rocking out while holding it down on his signature PRS. He’s the literal definition of a rock star guitarist.

I knew Nolly doesn’t tour with the band, but a small part of me was still hoping he’d magically appear. That would’ve sent me into orbit. I was also a little bummed Matt Halpern wasn’t on drums—no disrespect to the fill-in drummer, who absolutely crushed it—but for the music nerds in the room, it definitely felt different.

What really makes Periphery fun to watch, though, is their chemistry. They’re constantly joking around, moving, and laughing with each other on stage, all while performing some of the most complex music in modern metal. It’s wild—and entertaining as hell.

I’ve been a fan of Spiritbox since 2020 when I first heard Eternal Blue, so expectations were high. They kicked things off with a classic curtain drop, opening with “Fata Morgana.” As soon as that riff hit and the curtain fell, the energy in the room exploded. Absolute perfect choice to start the set - just like their album.

Courtney LaPlante emerged from center stage beneath the drum riser—commanding, powerful, and completely in control. Her vocals are unreal. The contrast between her thick, aggressive screams and her clean, almost angelic singing is still mind-blowing to witness live. It genuinely makes you question how one person can do both so effortlessly—but yes, it’s all her, and it’s incredible.

True to the tour’s name, Spiritbox leaned heavily into Tsunami Sea, playing nearly the entire album front to back. The first six songs of the set were literally the first six tracks on the record. If you’re a die-hard fan of that album, this was a dream scenario.

That said, the songs that hit the hardest were “Soft Spine” and “Holy Roller.” When that Holy Roller riff dropped, the entire room shook. No exaggeration—if Spiritbox wanted to burn the place down, that song alone could’ve done it.

I was thrilled they included “Circle With Me” and “Secret Garden,” though I wouldn’t have minded a little more Eternal Blue. But hey—this wasn’t that tour. One personal highlight for me was “Jaded,” which landed perfectly mid-set. I was especially excited to hear Josh’s backing vocals live—dude is not only a killer bass player, but his range is impressive. Also, shoutout to the custom multiscale Charvel bass. Charvel, if you’re reading this… please release that thing. I’ll be first in line.

Visually, Spiritbox was flawless. The set design, lighting, and overall production were dialed in. Their lighting tech deserves serious credit, and the addition of the suspended spheres dropping down at key moments was something I hadn’t seen before. It elevated the whole experience. Overall, Spiritbox absolutely delivered. From performance to production, this was a 10/10 night. I’d see them again in a heartbeat, and I really hope OKC gets another visit sooner rather than later.