The Alienation Tour officially kicked off in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and if night one is any indication of what’s ahead, this run is going to hit hard in all the right ways. The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum was packed with fans ready for an emotional release, and from the first note to the final encore, that’s exactly what they got.

The Funeral Portrait opened the night and immediately set the tone. Their songs are emotionally charged but undeniably hooky, the kind that stick with you after just one listen. They brought a ton of energy to the stage, moving nonstop and pulling the crowd in early. It was the perfect mood setter. The room went from casual chatter to fully engaged within minutes. You could feel the anticipation building.

Then came I Prevail, and the intensity ramped up fast. Their set felt like controlled chaos in the best way. Heavy riffs, pounding drums, and guttural screams poured out raw emotion, and the crowd responded with a surge of movement across the floor. Pyro blasted at just the right moments, accenting the anger and urgency in the songs. It wasn’t just loud for the sake of being loud. It was cathartic. Fans screamed lyrics back like they meant every word. For many in the building, it was clearly the release they’d been carrying all week.

By the time Three Days Grace hit the stage, the arena was fully primed. This tour marks the return of Adam Gontier, and seeing him back with the band added a noticeable emotional weight to the night. The band worked through songs spanning their entire catalog, giving longtime fans the nostalgia they came for while still spotlighting the era that carried them through Adam’s absence with Matt Walst on vocals.

Both Adam and Matt shared vocal duties throughout the set, which gave the performance a unique dynamic. There was a real sense of unity on stage. It did not feel like a band looking backward or replacing anyone. It felt like a band embracing its full story.

One of the standout moments of the night came when the energy dipped into a more stripped-down, mostly acoustic section. It felt intimate, almost like one of the band’s old “campfire gathering” moments. The arena quieted just enough for fans to soak it in, swaying and singing along. It was a reminder of where the band started and why so many people connected with them in the first place.

Whether you’ve been listening since the early 2000s or just found them in recent years, there was something in this set for everyone. Big anthems, heavy hitters, quieter reflective moments. It all blended into a night that felt less like a concert and more like a shared emotional exhale.

The Alienation Tour started strong in Fort Wayne. If this first night proved anything, it’s that this lineup knows exactly how to build a show from emotional spark to full-on catharsis. Fans left sweaty, hoarse, and smiling. And honestly, that’s the point.