Full Breakdown
Spiritbox Halts Phoenix Concert to Eject Violent Attendee
7/29/2026, 7:54:40 PM
Show Interrupted Over Violent Fan
During Spiritbox’s set on July 15 at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, Arizona, the band stopped playing before closing with “Soft Spine.” Drummer Zev Rose signaled that an audience member was “hurting other audience members.” The individual was described as an older man who was “punching people in the head” inside the small VIP-pit area, outside the designated mosh zone. Security removed the fan, and the performance did not resume.
LaPlante’s Account and Band Response
On July 23, LaPlante posted on X that the band had warned security three times about the individual and expressed relief at the ejection, adding that the man “wasn’t moshing.”
Tour Context and Upcoming Dates
Spiritbox is currently touring North America alongside Evanescence and Nova Twins. The band’s next major leg is a UK headline tour slated to begin on September 12 at Glasgow’s SEC and conclude on September 19 at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Additionally, Spiritbox will support Metallica at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena on November 21 as part of the “No Repeat Weekend.”
Verbatim Quote
“Well guess what, fucker? We all saw you, we know where you are and your ass is gonna get kicked the fuck out.” — Courtney LaPlante
