The Post Grunge Apocalypse didn’t show up at Mohegan Sun Arena on December 14, 2025 to relive the past — it showed up to remind everyone why this music still matters. This was not a nostalgia run or a greatest-hits victory lap. This was volume, grit, and emotion delivered with intention, inside one of the most consistently top-tier venues in the country. From the moment fans walked in, Mohegan Sun’s staff was on point — professional, efficient, and welcoming — setting the stage for a night built on sound, sweat, and connection.
Soul Asylum opened the night sounding like a band that never lost its edge. Frontman Dave Pirner, joined by Ryan Smith on guitar, Jeremy Tappero on bass, and Michael Bland on drums, walked out with confidence and went straight to work. “The Only Thing I’m Missing” set a gritty, lived-in tone, followed by the immediate punch of “Somebody to Shove,” which had the floor moving early.
“Misery” carried that familiar snarl before “Just Like Anyone” added weight and honesty. When “Black Gold” hit, the crowd locked in, singing back every word, and “Runaway Train” landed with real emotional force — not as a throwback, but as a song that still resonates. The band kept things driving with “Trial by Fire” and “Freeloader,” dipped back into their roots with “Made to Be Broken,” and wrapped their set with “April Fool,” leaving the arena fully charged and ready.
Check out the gallery of photos of Soul Asylum here.
Bush hit the stage to a roar, and Gavin Rossdale immediately took command, backed by Chris Traynor (Guitarist), Corey Britz (Bassist), and Nik Hughes (Drums). “Everything Zen” ripped through the arena and set the pace, followed by the sharp urgency of “Blood River.”
When “Machinehead” detonated, the building shook, the riff hitting just as hard as it ever has. “The Land of Milk and Honey” and “Greedy Fly” kept the momentum rolling before “Quicksand” dragged the room into a thick, grinding groove. “I Am Here to Save Your Life” and “Scars” kept the edge sharp, the band sounding tight, aggressive, and fully engaged.
The mood shifted when Rossdale stripped things down for “Glycerine,” holding the entire arena in a quiet grip before the band surged back with “Heavy Is the Ocean” and the modern punch of “I Beat Loneliness.” Then came the defining moment of the night. During an absolutely mind-blowing version of “Flowers on a Grave,” Rossdale stepped off the stage and walked the arena, singing through every section — floor, aisles, and upper levels — turning the entire building into part of the performance. It wasn’t a gimmick. It was connection, raw and direct, and you could see it on the faces around the room.
For the encore, Bush kept the intensity high. “Swallowed” pulled the crowd into one final shared moment before “More Than Machines” kicked the energy back up, and “Comedown” slammed the door shut, the crowd shouting every word as the last notes rang out.
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Till the next show…
Joel
Check out the gallery of photos of Bush by Joel Shover Photography here.
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