Sunday’s sold-out So Much for (Tour) Dust concert featuring Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, New Found Glory, and Royal and The Serpent at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles was nothing short of spectacular. With an impressive line-up of talented bands and one electric atmosphere, this mega-concert was a treat for fans of the rock genre here in the City of Angels.
The opening act, Royal and The Serpent, set the tone for the night with their high-energy performance. Their incredible stage presence and catchy tunes had the audience on their feet and dancing along. Lead singer Ryan Santiago’s theatrical performance was particularly impressive, drawing comparisons to legendary performer Freddie Mercury in many unique ways—a super fun band and I’m excited to see where they go from here.
Next up was New Found Glory, a band that has been in the music scene since the late ’90s. Their set took the crowd on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, playing some of their greatest hits like “All Downhill From Here” and “My Friends Over You.” The band’s energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and the audience sang along to every word. One of my favorites from their set was a Go West cover, “King of Wishful Thinking.” Brilliant.
The third band to take the stage was Bring Me The Horizon, who brought a heavier sound to the show. The band’s dynamic performance, led by frontman Oliver Sykes, was electrifying. Their setlist included a mix of old and new songs, with hits like “Teardrops,” “Drown,” and “Throne,” getting the crowd jumping and singing along throughout their jam-packed 11-song set. At one point during the show, Sykes leapt off the stage and made his way back to the far reaches of the Stadium with fans in hot pursuit. BMTH loves their fans, and this gesture by Oli highlights that in spades!
Finally, it was time for the headliner, Fall Out Boy. The band took the stage to thunderous applause and launched into their first song, “Love From The Other Side.” Their high-energy performance was a sight to behold, with frontman Patrick Stump’s soaring vocals and incredible stage presence captivating the audience from moment one. In addition, a brilliant stage show with incredible lights, confetti, and out-of-this-world pyrotechnics—it was shaping up to be a true show for the ages.
Throughout the 29-song mega-set, the band played a mix of old favorites like “Dance, Dance,” and “Thnks fr th Mmrs,” as well as newer hits like “Centuries” and “Hold Me Like a Grudge.” The band also played snippets if classics like ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, and Ozzy’s “Crazy Train.” Additionally, they played “Golden” and “America’s Suitehearts” for the first time live since the early 2000’s. Both classics had the crowd singing and dancing to FOB’s incredible beats.
Fall Out Boy wrapped up the evening with 2003’s “Saturday” off their debut album, Take This To Your Grave. Throughout the final song, the atmosphere at BMO Stadium and audience vibe was electric, with fans of all ages singing and dancing along prior to the final curtain call. These guys brought their “A” game and are a true testament to their craft. What an incredible set!
Overall, the So Much for (Tour) Dust concert was a truly memorable experience that showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in rock music today. From the opening act RAYS to the very last note from FOB, the show was simply flawless, leaving fans from all walks of life smiling ear to ear as they exited BMO Stadium. This is rock and roll as it should be and may go down as one of the best tours of 2023, bar none.
BRING ME THE HORIZON
NEW FOUND GLORY
ROYAL AND THE SERPENT
