Chad Gray’s ’30 Years of Madness’ Tour Brings Mudvayne and Hellyeah Hits to Green Bay

For a staggering three decades, iconic metal vocalist Chad Gray has been making waves in the world of heavy music. From his debut with Mudvayne to the formation of the metal supergroup Hellyeah, Chad Gray has been building a fan base since day one, and you could see that commitment at the Epic Event Center. 

The “30 Years of Madness” solo show is exactly as the title states, truly a celebration of Chad Gray’s last 30 years tearing through the heavy scene, playing a mix of Mudvayne and Hellyeah songs for a night of pure metal, dare I say, madness. For many fans concerned about the singer’s earlier announcement that Mudvayne will be taking a break in 2026, these one-off solo shows allowed them to scream their favorite songs before the hiatus. Chad Gray spoke about these shows, stating, “Mudvayne is taking a break for 2026, but I just can’t do that. Music, creating, and playing are the wells that I draw my happiness from, so I need to keep going… I tell you what, this is going to be FUUUUN. Mudvayne and Hellyeah songs from the same stage.”

With the summer concert season just beginning to ramp up, excitement was already budding across the cheesehead city. The same weekend marked the start of Green Bay’s outdoor Levitt AMP concert series, adding to the sense that live music was officially back in full swing. That anticipation carried directly into the Epic Event Center. Fans arrived early as the sun still shone down on the venue, with both VIP ticket holders and general admission fans packed tightly against the barricade, determined to secure the best possible view of the stage. The evening was more than just another heavy concert; it was a celebration of three decades of Chad Gray’s influential career in heavy music.

As the venue filled, you could see that the crowd itself served as a visual tribute to the years-long built legacy. Many attendees proudly wore recreations of the singer’s iconic Mudvayne-era overalls, while others sported blood-splattered makeup with the recognizable swirly face-painted smile. It was certainly a sight to see as, throughout the venue, flashes of bright red mohawks bobbed around, paying homage to his well-known hairstyle as the frontman in Hellyeah. The display definitely showed the connection fans held to Gray and, most importantly, the music that brought everyone together to celebrate him.

Before fans were able to sing the hits of Hellyeah and Mudvayne, opener Doobie, aka rap and rock ‘n’ roll blending champion, took the stage. The rising star gained attention in 2018 with viral hits “Nikki Sixx” and “When The Drugs Don’t Work,” which have amassed nearly 100 million views across various social media platforms. Now in 2026, Doobie’s unique style has pushed him to headline over 100 shows and gain over 400 million on streaming platforms.

“Hip-hop’s Kurt Cobain,” as he’s known, was born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 4, 1995, and grew up listening to both hip-hop and hard rock. Exposed to rock and metal music at an early age, artists such as Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Metallica became major influences alongside rap music. Doobie began releasing independent music during the mid-2010s, building a small yet strong following online. Early projects included Doobie 2 Treed and Doobie 2 Treed 2, which helped establish his reputation as a raw, emotionally honest artist who blended rap with melodic and rock-inspired elements. 

After his hit release of the song When the Drugs Don’t Work and the following growth that allowed him to gain a national audience without major-label backing, he released the 2019 album Faithfully Faded. Although Doobie first became known as a rapper, rock music had always been part of his identity. In 2024 and 2025, he moved more aggressively into rock, releasing songs such as Early Bird Gets the Whiskey and the album Give ‘Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven. His honest lyrics, genre-blending style, and openness about addiction and recovery have earned him a loyal fan base that spans both rap and rock audiences.

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Tonight you could see just that. It was obvious fans knew his work, screaming to the opening lyrics of “Until I Get to Heaven” as Doobie pranced around on stage and sang right along. Covers weren’t off the table either, and I’m glad they weren’t, as Doobie performed his own rendition of “Click Click Boom,” originally by American rock band Saliva, with a certain confidence that really took over the stage. A fan favorite seemed to be “Krazy MF,” released as a collaboration with Yelawolf a year prior on May 30th, 2025, off the “Give ‘Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven” album. This song set off a flurry of crowd surfers, shaking their fists in the air and not stopping till the end of Doobie’s set.

Now warmed up, the crowd was buzzing in anticipation for Chad Gray’s set. With the over half an hour intermission between the two sets, fans flocked to the merch tables, grabbed drinks, or got food before rushing back to get the best spot for the main event.

For three decades, Chad Gray has been one of the most recognizable voices in modern heavy metal. Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, the singer co-founded Mudvayne in 1996 after quitting a factory job. The band quickly separated itself from the crowded nu-metal landscape through technical musicianship, complex songwriting, and Gray’s unmistakable vocal intensity. From the groundbreaking success of albums like “L.D. 50” through years of touring, Mudvayne became one of the defining heavy bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s, establishing Gray as much more than a “low-budget Slipknot,” as some critics lazily put it, and instead as a frontman capable of balancing raw aggression with emotional depth.

As Mudvayne entered hiatus in the late 2000s, Gray refused to stand still. In 2006, he helped launch Hellyeah alongside legendary Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul. Hellyeah gave Gray a new creative outlet, allowing him to explore a more groove-driven, hard-hitting sound while continuing to connect with fans around the world. Across six Mudvayne albums and six Hellyeah albums, Gray built a catalog spanning twelve records and countless tours while navigating what will soon be five years of sobriety as he continues to be a constant force in heavy music.

Now, thirty years after beginning his journey in metal, Chad Gray celebrates that legacy with his “30 Years of Madness” anniversary shows. The performances bring together songs from Mudvayne and Hellyeah in a single career-spanning event. One of only four stops for these anniversary shows, The Epic Event Center was in for a treat and truly a must-see for longtime and new fans alike.

You could see this sentiment was held by the crowd, screaming out as the singer took his first steps onto the stage. Breaking out into the fan favorites right away, Gray belted out the opening lines of “Not Falling,” one of Mudvayne’s earliest commercial successes. The song, with its themes of perseverance and self-reliance, served as the perfect kickoff for the night. Fans immediately responded in tow, with the pit erupting into a flurry of motion as crowdsurfers made their way to the barricade.

From the moment he stepped on stage, Gray commanded the room, feeding off the audience’s energy while delivering the raw intensity that has made him have such an impactful career through the last three decades. The power and energy never let up as the set continued; the mix between Hellyeah and Mudvayne songs, some the most popular while others being deeper cuts, kept the crowd engaged between songs. One of the more memorable moments of the evening came around mid-set during “Dull Boy,” a song off Mudvayne’s “By the People for the People,” when Gray accidentally skipped the song’s second chorus midway through the performance. Realizing the mistake almost immediately, he stopped, asking the crowd if he should go back and do it again. No surprise, the response was a resounding yes, drawing cheers and laughter from the packed venue. Without missing a beat, Gray restarted the section and delivered the song to the awaiting fans.

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With the night wrapping up but the energy not dying down, Chad Gray closed with “Love Falls,” a Hellyeah song off their 2016 “Unden!able” album, and “Happy?” which is off the 2005 Mudvayne album “Lost and Found.” The song was a perfect way to finish up the night, considered one of Mudvayne’s most well-known songs; fans new and old were able to sing along, celebrating the last 30 years of raw metal talent. As the lights came up and the crowd began to disperse, the lasting energy of the night was a reminder of why Mudvayne, Hellyeah, and most notably Chad Gray himself continue to leave such a powerful mark on the metal scene.

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