Evelyn Renee Chevelle brought their hard-hitting sound to The Pinnacle in Nashville on September 9, 2025, headlining a powerhouse night of rock. The evening opened with Dead Poet Society, followed by Asking Alexandria, who amped up the energy before Chevelle delivered a commanding closing set that kept the crowd on its feet.
Dead Poet Society
Dead Poet Society formed in Boston in 2013 when its members met at Berklee College of Music. The lineup features Jack Underkofler on vocals and guitar, Jack Collins on lead guitar, Will Goodroad on drums, and Dylan Brenner on bass, who joined in 2019. The band first gained momentum with self-produced EPs and grassroots touring, especially in Mexico, where their early fanbase quickly grew. Their distinctive mix of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and raw intensity sets them apart in modern rock.
In 2021, Dead Poet Society released their debut album -! –, which earned strong reviews for its fearless sound and emotional honesty. They followed with Fission in 2024, further expanding their reach and solidifying their reputation as a rising force in alternative rock. The band has shared stages with major acts, sold out mid-sized venues, and continued building a dedicated global fanbase. With their bold energy and uncompromising style, Dead Poet Society remain one of rock’s most exciting young bands.
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Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria emerged from York, England in 2008 and quickly became a force in modern rock and metalcore. Known for their high-energy performances and ability to fuse heavy breakdowns with melodic hooks, the band gained international recognition with their debut album Stand Up and Scream. They followed it with Reckless & Relentless and From Death to Destiny, projects that landed on Billboard charts and solidified their reputation as leaders in the new wave of heavy music.
Over the years, Asking Alexandria evolved their sound, blending hard rock, electronic influences, and stadium-ready anthems while continuing to headline global tours. Their ninth studio album, Where Do We Go from Here?, arrived in 2023 and showcased their growth as songwriters and performers. The record received strong praise for its mix of crushing riffs and polished melodies, proving the band’s staying power in a competitive rock landscape. With a loyal fanbase and a career spanning more than a decade, Asking Alexandria remain a defining name in heavy music.
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Chevelle
Chevelle formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois, when brothers Pete Loeffler (vocals, guitar) and Sam Loeffler (drums) began writing heavy, melodic rock songs together. Their brother Joe Loeffler originally joined on bass, completing the first lineup. Inspired by bands like Tool and Helmet, Chevelle quickly carved out their own space in the alternative metal and hard rock scene.
After building a strong local following, they signed with Epic Records and released their second studio album, Wonder What’s Next, in 2002. The record became a massive success, going platinum and producing the hit singles “The Red” and “Send the Pain Below,” both of which received heavy rotation on rock radio and MTV. This success firmly established Chevelle as one of the defining acts of the 2000s rock resurgence.
Over the following two decades, Chevelle continued to release a string of successful albums, including This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) (2004), Vena Sera (2007), Sci-Fi Crimes (2009), and La Gárgola (2014). Their ability to balance heavy riffs with thoughtful lyrics gave them staying power in a shifting music landscape. Despite lineup changes—most notably Dean Bernardini joining on bass in 2005 and later departing in 2019—the band maintained its signature sound anchored by the Loeffler brothers.
They became a staple of major rock festivals and tours, sharing stages with acts like Disturbed, Korn, and Breaking Benjamin. Their consistency earned them over six million albums sold worldwide and a reputation as one of modern rock’s most reliable and influential bands.
Chevelle has shown no signs of slowing down in recent years. Their 2021 release, NIRATIAS (an acronym for “Nothing Is Real and This Is a Simulation”), debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 and showcased a conceptual, science-fiction-inspired theme. In 2025, they returned with Bright as Blasphemy, a self-produced record that marks their first release under Alchemy Recordings. The album’s singles, “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)” and “Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2),” highlight their renewed creative freedom and willingness to push their sound forward. With decades of success behind them and fresh momentum driving their latest work, Chevelle continues to deliver powerful music that resonates with fans old and new.
Photos by Evelyn Johnson. Copyright © 2025 Evelyn Johnson ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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