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LIVE REVIEW: Three Days Grace Alienation Tour 2026, by Ace

On March 12th in Belmont park, New York, with The Funeral Portrait, Sleep Theory and I Prevail The Alienation tour rocked through New York at UBS Arena this past Thursday with a bang. Featuring popular bands The Funeral Portrait, Sleep Theory, I Prevail and the headliner of the show Three Days Grace. The tour has…

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On March 12th in Belmont park, New York, with The Funeral Portrait, Sleep Theory and I Prevail

The Alienation tour rocked through New York at UBS Arena this past Thursday with a bang. Featuring popular bands The Funeral Portrait, Sleep Theory, I Prevail and the headliner of the show Three Days Grace. The tour has one more week before a hiatus, continuing in late April and throughout the rest of the year.

Tour schedule for 'Three Days Grace: Alienation Tour' featuring dates and locations across North America and Europe.

Written and photography by Ace

The Funeral Portrait kicked off the night with their iconic set. From walking out to Frank Sinatra’s “Bang Bang”, to the iconic LED logo lights, the set had everyone dancing and singing along. The band formed in Atlanta, Georgia and consists of Lee Jennings (vocals), Cody Weissings (guitar), Gareth Calk (guitar/keyboard), Robert Weston (bass), and Homer Umbanhower (drums). They recently welcomed Gareth to the lineup due to past founding member Caleb Freihaut leaving. The energy was high as their set concluded with their hit “Suffocate City” in preparation for the next band.

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See full gallery of The Funeral Portrait performance below.

A musician playing an electric guitar on stage, smiling and illuminated by stage lights.
Musician performing on stage with a blue bass guitar, smiling and wearing a black shirt with western-style embellishments.
A musician with glasses and purple hair performs on stage, singing into a microphone while playing an electric guitar and keyboard, with vibrant stage lighting and a neon logo in the background.
A drummer performing on stage, raising a drumstick with a tattooed arm, in front of a drum kit with a distinctive logo.
Two musicians performing on stage, one playing a blue guitar and the other passionately singing into a microphone, with vibrant stage lights in the background.
A silhouetted musician playing an orange electric guitar with a purple and smoky background.
A performer with bright green hair singing on stage, wearing a black suit with a skull design on the back. Colorful stage lights illuminate the scene.
A live band performing on stage with dramatic lighting, featuring a musician with bright green hair. The background displays a visually striking banner with the text 'A Turning Phenomenon' and 'The Funeral Portrait' alongside a graphic of a skull.
A crowd of people holding mobile phone flashlights in a dark setting, creating a sea of small lights against the darkness.
A male singer with bright green hair performs on stage holding a microphone and a light. In the background, a drummer plays, and a neon coffin logo is visible.


Sleep Theory took the stage next with a bang. The band had amazing energy throughout the set and many crowd interactions from vocalist Cullen Moore, notably wishing a happy birthday to someone who had a sign for her birthday and accepting a letter from someone else in the crowd. The band is from down south as well in Memphis, Tennessee and consists of Cullen Moore (vocals), Daniel Pruitt (guitar), Paolo Vergara (bass), and Ben Pruitt (drums). The band only formed in 2019, but don’t let that fool you. They have taken the scene by storm and have been touring with big names since. With elements of R&B mixed with rock/metal, it was a perfect way to transition into the next band of the evening.

Sleep Theory links

https://sleeptheoryofficial.com

See full gallery of Sleep Theory performance below.

A musician performing on stage, playing an electric guitar and focused on the music, with a vibrant purple lighting background.
A musician performing on stage with a backdrop featuring the name 'Deep Nixory', flanked by smoke effects from fog machines.
Silhouette of a performer saluting in front of a band setup with the 'Sleep Theory' logo illuminated in the background.
A bassist performing passionately on stage, wearing a black t-shirt and camouflage pants, with a guitar in hand and stage lights glowing in the background.
A bassist performing on stage with dramatic red lighting in the background, showcasing energy and intensity.
A performer singing passionately on stage, wearing a sleeveless leather jacket and a beanie, holding a microphone with a dramatic backdrop.
Young woman at a concert holding a sign that says 'IT'S MY 25TH BIRTHDAY!' with a joyful expression.
A male singer passionately performing on stage with a microphone, surrounded by dramatic lighting and smoke effects, while another musician plays guitar beside him.
A musician playing a guitar on stage with drums in the background, illuminated by stage lights with a large logo displayed behind.
A rock band performing on stage with dramatic lighting, featuring a bassist, a singer, and a guitarist, with the band's name 'Sleep Theory' displayed in the background.

I Prevail took the stage and made their presence known immediately. With pyro making things toasty, and brutal screams from front man Eric Vanlerberghe. The band had some major changes in the past few years with them parting ways with forming clean vocal/ lead singer Brian Burkheiser. The band currently consists of Eric Vanlerberghe (vocal), Steve Menoian (guitar), Dylan Bowman (guitar/vocals), Gabe Helguera (drums), and Jon Eberhard (bass/keyboard). They recently released their latest studio album “Violent Nature” in fall 2025, which is a new direction for the band with a heavier sound. With crowd surfers and moshers all warmed up, the crowd was ready for the star of the night.

I Prevail links

https://iprevailband.com

See full gallery of I Prevail performance below.

Drummer performing on stage with illuminated drums and a vibrant red background.
A musician playing a bass guitar while standing behind a keyboard on stage, with blue lighting in the background.
A musician passionately performing on stage, holding a guitar and expressing intense emotion.
A musician playing an electric guitar on stage, wearing a sleeveless shirt and a beanie, with a chain necklace.
A musician performing on stage, playing an electric guitar, with flames and colorful lighting in the background.
A male musician passionately performing on stage, holding a microphone and singing. He has long hair tied up and wears a black band t-shirt and camouflage pants. In the background, flames and vibrant lighting enhance the energetic concert atmosphere.
A male singer with long hair and tattoos passionately performing on stage, holding a microphone, with colorful stage lights and a backdrop featuring bold lettering.
Musician performing on stage with a guitar and microphone, wearing a black vest and showcasing tattoos.
A drummer performing energetically on stage with a drum set featuring a logo that reads 'IPREVAIL'. The background is colorful and visually striking.
A guitarist performing on stage with flames shooting up to the side, creating an intense concert atmosphere.
A musician performing on stage with an electric guitar, wearing a black shirt and vest, and showing visible tattoos on his arms. He is singing into a microphone with a focused expression.
A lead singer performing on stage, passionately holding a microphone with dramatic lighting and stage effects in the background.

When Three Days Grace took the stage, emotions were high for many reasons. Between the screen in the background saying “Here we f**king go” (a nod to the opening song, Dominate, to it being a lot of fans first time seeing lead singer Adam Gontier with the band. The world tour celebrates the bands album Alienation which released in 2025, which is not only the first record that features Adam since 2024, but also has other vocalist Matt Walst. The two’s voices rang through UBS arena in harmony, complimenting each other very well. The band played a range of hits from their most recent work, to their most popular, and more. The band consists of Adam Gontier (vocals), Matt Walst (vocals), Neil Sanderson (drums), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (guitar). Adam and Matt also play guitar sometimes too. The band truly made the night everyone in the stadium won’t forget.

Three Days Grace links

www.threedaysgrace.com

See full gallery of Three Days Grace performance below.

Close-up of a white denim vest featuring artwork of skulls and the band name 'Three Days Grace'. The back includes a motivational quote 'it's not too late; it's never too late' along with various signatures and designs.
A close-up of a male singer performing on stage, holding a microphone and reaching out to the audience, with dramatic lighting in the background.
A musician playing bass guitar on stage, dressed in a black outfit with wing designs, set against a backdrop of smoke and stage lights.
Crowd at a concert with fans holding up their phones to capture the performance, vibrant lighting and excitement visible.
Guitarist performing on stage with a black guitar, wearing a red and white cap and a black coat, illuminated by dynamic stage lighting.
A singer with long hair passionately holding a microphone while performing on stage.
A male singer with long hair performs on stage, wearing a black blazer over a colorful patterned shirt and holding a microphone.
A bearded musician wearing a red cap and black coat performs with an electric guitar on stage.
Close-up of a male vocalist with a mohawk hairstyle, wearing a black blazer with embroidered details, holding a microphone and leaning forward on stage with a dramatic lighting effect.
A drummer performing on stage with a red backdrop, holding drumsticks and seated behind a drum kit.
A musician with a long beard wearing a cap and black clothing, passionately playing an electric guitar against a green background.
Silhouette of a performer with a mohawk hairstyle, wearing a shirt with a graphic design, gesturing while illuminated by green and blue stage lights.
A drummer passionately performing on stage, singing into a vintage-style microphone while playing a white drum set with a Yamaha logo.
A musician playing a yellow bass guitar on stage, focused and dressed in a casual black outfit, with stage lights illuminating the background.
A musician with a long beard and a red cap is playing a black electric guitar on stage, surrounded by fog and stage lights.
Male singer performing on stage with a microphone, wearing a black jacket with colorful patches and ripped jeans, showing tattoos on his arms.

The band will continue touring throughout the year till November as they continue their world tour. Support acts vary from stop to stop but regardless of who you see, you will surely want to start a riot with how much fun this show is!

Upcoming ALIENATION tour dates below:

MAR 17 – Raleigh, NC at Lenovo Center #!

MAR 18 – St. Augustine, FL at St. Augustine Amphitheatre @!!

MAR 20 – Clearwater, FL at The Baycare Sound #@!

MAR 21 – Orlando, FL at Central Florida Fairgrounds ~

APR 19 – Victoria, BC at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre %&

APR 21 – Kelowna, BC at Prospera Place %&

APR 23 – Grande Prairie, AB at Bonnetts Energy Centre %&

APR 25 – Regina, SK at Brandt Centre %&

APR 28 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON at GFL Memorial Gardens %&

APR 29 – Sudbury, ON at Sudbury Community Arena %&

MAY 01 – Windsor, ON at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor %&

MAY 03 – Hamilton, ON at TD Coliseum %&

MAY 04 – Oshawa, ON at Tribute Communities Centre %&

MAY 07 – Moncton, NB at Avenir Centre %&

MAY 08 – Halifax, NS at Scotiabank Centre %&

MAY 11 – St John’s, NL at Mary Brown’s Centre %&

MAY 12 – St John’s, NL at Mary Brown’s Centre %&

JUN 05 – Nuremberg, DE at Rock Im Park Festival *

JUN 06 – Nürburgring, DE at Rock Am Ring Festival *

JUN 07 – Nancy, FR at Heavy Weekend Festival *

JUN 09 – Frankfurt, DE at myticket Jahrhunderthalle ^

JUN 10 – Oberhausen, DE at Turbinenhalle 1 ^

JUN 12 – Hradec Králové, CZ at Rock For People Festival *

JUN 14 – Nickelsdorf, AT at Nova Rock Festival *

JUN 16 – Ljubljana, SI at Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre $

JUN 19 – Warsaw, PL at Summer Punch Festival *

JUN 20 – Dessel, BE at Graspop Metal Meeting *

JUN 23 – Bologna, IT at Sequoie Music Park

JUN 30 – Istanbul, TR at KüçükÇiftlik Park ^

JUL 18 – London, ON at RBC Rock The Park *$

OCT 23 – Biloxi, MS at Mississippi Coast Coliseum #!

OCT 25 – Houston, TX at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion #!

OCT 26 – San Antonio, TX at Frost Bank Center #!

OCT 28 – Rogers, AR at Walmart AMP #!

OCT 30 – Huntsville, AL at The Orion Amphitheater #!

NOV 01 – Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena #!

NOV 03 – Peoria, IL at Peoria Civic Center Arena #!

NOV 04 – Indianapolis, IN at Gainbridge Fieldhouse #!

NOV 06 – Tulsa, OK at BOK Center #!

NOV 07 – St. Louis, MO at Enterprise Center #!

NOV 09 – Kansas City, MO at T-Mobile Center #!

NOV 11 – Denver, CO at Ball Arena #!

NOV 14 – Nampa, ID at Ford Idaho Center Arena #!

NOV 15 – Spokane, WA at Numerica Veterans Arena #!

NOV 17 – Sacramento, CA at Golden 1 Center #!

NOV 18 – San Jose, CA at SAP Center #!

NOV 20 – San Diego, CA at Viejas Arena #!

NOV 21 – Phoenix, AZ at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #!

NOV 22 – Los Angeles, CA at Intuit Dome #!

# I Prevail

! The Funeral Portrait

@ Sleep Theory

* Festival date

% Finger Eleven

& Royal Tusk

~ Radio show

^ Catch Your Breath

$ Escape The Fate









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