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For more than two decades, Anberlin have remained a formidable force in the alt-rock world, boasting a wildly devoted fanbase who've come to rely on the raw cathartic power of their music. On the massively anticipated Vega--the first album in ten years from vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young--the Florida-bred band deliver a body of work forged with an explosive new energy, thanks in part to the addition of singer Matty Mullins (the Memphis May Fire frontman who's stepped in as live vocalist for Anberlin, following Christian's announcement that he'll no longer tour full-time). The latest triumph in an extraordinary career that's included selling over 1.5 million albums in the U.S. alone and turning out hits like the No. 1 Alternative Radio smash "Feel Good Drag," Vega reveals a band whose creative passion and one-of-a-kind vision have only grown stronger over time.
Arriving on the heels of two back-to-back EPs--2022's Silverline and 2023's Convinced--Vega emerged from a period of unbridled creativity for Anberlin, who parted ways soon after 2014's Lowborn and reunited for a series of lockdown-era livestreams. In bringing their new album to life, the band embraced a deliberately free-flowing and DIY approach, building up songs in McAlhaney's garage before self-producing the LP at Tampa's Feral Sound Studios. "In the past we'd sometimes limit our sound to some preconceived idea of what Anberlin is supposed to be," says McAlhaney. "This time the mantra was, 'If it feels good, let's try it.' Because at the end of the day, Anberlin is whatever we say it is." As a result, Vega encompasses everything from the shout-along-ready pop perfection of "Walk Alone" to the brutally heavy intensity of "Seven" (a shapeshifting and strangely enthralling epic featuring a savage vocal performance from Mullins). "I think after spending time apart we came back with a new perspective, where we were all just excited to work together and create the best songs we can," says Young. "No one was precious about their ideas; it was all about making something that feels new and risky and like nothing we've ever done before."
As they get set to embark on the 20 Years of Tears amphitheater tour with Thursday, Hawthorne Heights, and Saosin--a 56-date run that marks their most extensive tour in a decade--Anberlin look forward to the pure thrill of performing their new material for their longtime legion of fans. "We've had so many people tell us things like, 'Your songs got me through a really difficult time in my life,' or 'You guys are what made me pick up a guitar and start my own band,'" says Rexroat. "It's an incredible feeling to know that we've impacted other people on that level--the amount of love we've felt is undeniable, and it's one of the main reasons we've kept going for as long we have."
Never Take Friendship Personal
Encore
Never Take Friendship Personal
Encore
Thank you so much for playing this show guys! It was truly the best night of my life. I’ve never had so much fun. It was so great meeting you all again, and you put on such a great show. It was so obvious that you were having so much fun up there and the energy was infectious! Thank you thank you thank you.
Anberlin once again put on an amazing show! Their opening acts were great and was so impressed. The small venue made it personal, and memorable.
Mediocre stage presence combined with high pitched preaching vocals.
We are huge, avid fans of Anberlin and always go to see them when in town. What a disappointment this time at the Venue. Don't know if it was the sound guys or the actual place itself, but the sound was really muddled and disjointed. Also, played most songs from their new CD, Vital, which is to be expected, but did very little of their other material and did a very short set with no encore (and with no fans requesting one either). Maybe they were all glad that it was the last date of their tour and just wanted to get out of there. The back-up group,Paper Route, was much, much better. Come on Anberlin - give your loyal fans a show we know you're capable of giving!!!
anberlin's performance skills are insane. everything is so perfect, and I really can't complain at all, as they are perfect. the Venue that they played at though, was the worst sounding place I've ever gone to, and I've been to 45 concerts in 4 years... so I know what I'm talking bout. haha I could barely hear Stephen's beautiful singing voice, but when I could, it was incredible. they are truly amazing, and everyone should go to a show.
I am a big Anberlin fan, which is why I was so disappointed with their performance at this show. I'm not sure if it was the sound guys screwing up some of the levels (as someone on Facebook suggested) or the fact that the lead singer's voice was messed up at the end of the tour. Either way, the sound quality and the tonality were all screwed up during Anberlin's set. And they only did a one song encore! Come on guys! On the other hand, Paper Route were pretty good. I'd never heard them before and they were kind of Killers-esque. I'd probably see them again but I'm not sure if I'll go to the next Anberlin show when they're in town.
Great show! Great crowd! Anberlin never disappoints! Thank you for making London your only Canadian stop! See you again when the new album comes out! :)
Amazing performance! Have seen them once before a few years ago and they were amazing then too. Good venue.
These guys are amazing! Loved the acoustic feel to the night, the fellas were dressed well and played their hearts out. Loved all of it. Really surprising was the opening band Monsters Calling Home - epic. in one word, they have a wonderful style, great sense of humor and performed so well. The whole show was awesome.
Saw Anberlin open for 30 Seconds to Mars at Kool Haus in Toronto. Absolutely loved the tunes, and listening to their albums I can't wait to grab tickets to their next event. Try listening to: Art of War, Impossible, Feel Good Drag, Readyfuels, The Undeveloped Story
