The Force Of Nature Tour kicked off in Orlando last Friday night in celebration of the latest Marianas Trench album. Due to illness, the first handful of dates were postponed and fans in Disney Springs were unexpectedly treated to live debuts of many hits that Haven has to offer. The band’s sixth full-length album is arguably the most versatile to date, including everything from sweeping orchestral breaks, a healthy dose of synth, and of course catchy heavy rock riffs. Tying it all together is frontman Josh Ramsay’s phenomenal vocal range, supported by Matt Webb (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mike Ayley (bass, backing vocals), and Ian Casselman (drums, backing vocals).
Based on the literary work of Joseph Campbell entitled The Hero’s Journey, the recently released album explores themes of battling insecurity and finding a sense of belonging, thus relating to listeners in a beautiful way.
After the lights in the venue dimmed and the stereo amped up the crowd with AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck,” the Canadian group began their set with the first three tracks of their latest effort; “A Normal Life,” “Lightning and Thunder,” and “I’m Not Getting Better.”
The remainder of the set included fan favorites such as “Rhythm Of Your Heart” and “Here’s To The Zeroes” with fans singing along and dancing throughout the night. The evening concluded with perhaps their most complex and intriguing track, “Haven,” exceeding eight minutes and showcasing the best the band has to offer.
The Force Of Nature Tour continues through December and all dates can be found below!
All photos by Ali Brant Photography
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
September 21 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre *
September 22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works *
September 24 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore *
September 25 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground *
September 27 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza *
September 28 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza *
September 30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore *
October 1 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues *
October 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre *
October 4 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom *%
October 5 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone *
October 7- Buffalo, NY – Electric City *%
October 8 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe *
October 9 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues *
October 11 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave *%
October 12 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore *
October 13 – Omaha, NE – The Admiral *%
October 15 – Denver, CO – Summit *
October 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot *
October 18 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre #
October 19 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom #
November 16 – Halifax, NS – Light House Arts Centre **
November 17- Halifax, NS-Light House Arts Centre **
November 18 – Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick **
November 20 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS **
November 22 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre, Southam Hall **
November 23 – Kitchener, ON – Centre In The Square **
November 25 – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall **
November 26 – London, ON – Centennial Hall **
November 29 – Windsor, ON – Caesars Windsor Colosseum **%
November 30 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY **
December 3 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium **%
December 4 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre **
December 6 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre **
December 7 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall **
December 9 – Medicine Hat, AB – Co-op Place **%
December 10 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre **
December 12 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum **
^ – Grayscale and Piao
* – Cassadee Pope and Piao
# – Girlfriends and Piao
** – LØLØ
% – Not A Live Nation Date
