Chiodos
20 Years of All’s Well That Ends Well Tour
W/ Hawthorne Heights + Holywatr + BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.
12/6/25 – The Rave – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
©Crystal Buchberger
On a packed Saturday night in Milwaukee, The Rave became a pressure chamber of memory, movement, and unfiltered emotion as Chiodos returned to celebrate 20 years of All’s Well That Ends Well. The air buzzed long before the headliners hit the stage, fueled by a stacked supporting lineup of Hawthorne Heights, Holywatr, and BIG ASS TRUCK that made the night feel more like a mini-festival than a standard tour stop. Fans packed shoulder to shoulder, ready for chaos, catharsis, and the dramatic release only a Chiodos show can deliver. What followed wasn’t just a throwback…it was a full-force reminder of how deeply these songs still cut and why they continue to resonate decades later.
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. kicked things off with an unexpected jolt of groove and grit. Their funky, southern-tinged rock instantly hooked early arrivals, turning casual head-bobs into full-on movement as deep basslines and swirling guitars warmed up the room.
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Their self-titled song “BIG ASS TRUCK” blasted as their fans screamed along. By the end of the set, the crowd was fully awake and buzzing.
Holywatr followed with a darker, heavier shift in tone, unleashing thick distortion and thunderous breakdowns that rolled across the venue like a storm front forming over Lake Michigan. Their set felt massive, moody, and cathartic.
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Every shout, every riff, every crash of drums hit with purpose, setting the stage for what was already becoming a relentless night of energy. The set ended with their vocalist jumping straight into the mosh pit and crowdsurfing his way back onstage.
Hawthorne Heights stepped up next and were greeted with the kind of eruption reserved for scene legends. The moment they launched into “Pens And Needles,” the entire crowd sang every word like muscle memory. Their performance blended nostalgia with high-octane emotion, especially when they tore through “Niki FM” and then closed with “Ohio Is for Lovers,” turning the venue into a massive choir of screaming voices and raised hands. It was emo catharsis in its purest form.
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As the lights rose, the crowd swarmed and lined up over by the merch booths to get a chance to talk to JT Woodruff. Fans cried, shared deep personal stories, and thanked him for all his monumental contributions to their life.
Then the lights dropped, and Chiodos arrived. The room detonated the second Craig Owens’ voice sliced through the air as the band opened with the frantic theatrics of “All Nereids Beware.” Owens moved across the stage like a force of nature, delivering operatic highs and whispered spoken-word passages with equal intensity. The crowd’s energy surged even higher when the band launched into fan favorites like “The Words ‘Best Friend’ Become Redefined, and “There’s No Penguins in Alaska.” Every song felt like a release – dramatic, chaotic, and deeply felt.
Guitars screamed, lights strobed, and bodies moved in unison as pit after pit opened up across the floor. The band’s blend of technical musicianship and theatrical flair hit with full force, reminding everyone why Chiodos remains such a singular presence in the post-hardcore world. When they closed the night with “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last a Minute on the Creek,” the crowd responded with a final explosion of movement and emotion, shouting the lyrics back with everything they had left.
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By the time the final notes faded and the lights lifted, The Rave felt transformed. It was like the walls themselves had absorbed the electricity of the night. Chiodos didn’t just give us a show; they gave us an experience. This was the kind of concert people will talk about for years, where every band delivered and the headliners left the audience breathless, sweat-soaked, and changed in the best possible way.
