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CHIODOS
Celebrates 20 Years Of
All’s Well That Ends Well in Anaheim
December 3rd, 2025 by Joey Clark
There’s a certain pulse that travels through a venue before a meaningful show. On December 21st, that hum will belong to the House of Blues Anaheim, as Chiodos returns to the stage to the celebrate the band’s debut “All’s Well That Ends Well,” a record that has stood the test of time.
Standouts remain “One Day All Women Will Become Monsters,” “The Words ‘Best Friend’ Become Redefined,” “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last a Minute on the Creek,” and “All Nereids Beware.”
Hailing from Michigan after forming in 2001, Chiodos were always masters of the tonal balance: a culmination of piano phrases sharpened to cut through heavy guitars, and driven home by lead singer, Craig Owens’ impressive voice.
In a live setting those dynamics become something other worldly. The quiet parts tighten the room; the loud ones engage a circle pit like no other. Twenty years later, the songs still reverberate with the same sense of emotional catharsis, but now there’s more weight behind them.
After performing at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas in 2024, and the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise in February 2025, Chiodos announced the 20th anniversary tour of “All’s Well That Ends Well.” Owens remains the sole original member and he is joined by Mitch Rogers and Simon Martinez on guitars, Nick Ventimiglia on bass, and Nick Clemenson on drums.
The night begins with two acts that add their own distinct flair. Holywatr brings to the bill a moody, atmospheric tension with their signature take on metalcore. Big Ass Truck adds something different by comparison with their eclectic, groove-driven blend of alt-rock swagger and off-kilter funk. Together, they set the stage for something that is nothing short of exceptional.
When Chiodos finally step out, the effect will be immediate. There will be that distinct swell of voices recognizing the first chords. This night will not be nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It’ll be a reunion with music that grew up alongside the people who needed it. In an intimate setting like House of Blues these songs will hit with renewed emotional resonance, and serve as reminder of why they mattered and why they still do.
On December 21st, Chiodos won’t just revisit the past; they’ll reanimate it – with Holywatr and Big Ass Truck lighting the fuse, and a crowd ready to engage in the chaos. Get your tickets now.
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