1999, that was the year a certain album dropped that would define metalcore for decades and pave the way for many bands we have been graced with today. That album was The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation by the iconic Florida-based metalcore band Poison The Well. 2024 marked the album's 25th anniversary and now, the band will be celebrating it by embarking on a 25th anniversary tour this spring throughout North America, playing the whole album front to back. The tour kicks off on April 4 in Los Angeles and runs through April 29 in Toronto and Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist will be providing support.
Tickets are available here.
See below for a full list of dates.
"For me, The Opposite of December... represents everything I absorbed as a teenager: the shows, the music, the raw energy of hardcore and punk. I never imagined that record would still resonate 25 years later. Seeing people continue to connect with it inspires me every day, and I'm so grateful for the opportunities this band has given me. This upcoming tour is so much more than just a series of shows. It's a celebration of that record, its impact, and the journey we've shared together. We've worked hard to make it special in every way — from the lineup, featuring Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist, to the merch, the setlist, and the production. It's all about honoring The Opposite of December... and the listeners who've supported us through the years." - Singer Jeff Moreira
The debut album was released on December 14th, 1999 and immediately became the epitome of what metalcore would become and made Poison The Well a household name in the genre. The albm chosen as one of the "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today" by Brooklyn Vegan; as one of the "21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Kerrang!; as one of the "25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Loudwire; and as one of the "Top 60 Best Hard Rock Albums of All Time" by Revolver.
The band went on hiatus in 2010 and would reform for the periodic run of reunion shows. This past January, the band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their third album You Come Before You with a small string of shows. Now the band intends to take it up a notch this time around with a full scale tour, their first one since going on hiatus in 2010.
"For this to be our first tour in 15 years feels unreal. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone in April. Open the door for your friend." - Jeff Moreira
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