Staind has confirmed plans for a fall tour marking a major milestone in the band’s career. The outing is titled the Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour and focuses on the album that pushed the group into multi-platinum territory and permanent rotation on modern rock radio.
The tour runs for 25 dates and pairs Staind with direct support from Seether, while Hoobastank and Hinder rotate as openers. The lineup brings together four bands tied closely to late-’90s and early-2000s hard rock and post-grunge, creating a package aimed squarely at longtime rock and metal fans.
Backed by Live Nation, the Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour launches in September and travels through major amphitheaters and arenas across the United States and Canada. The run is scheduled to wrap up in Dallas, Texas.
Staind formed in 1995 went on to release eight studio albums. Their commercial breakthrough arrived in 2001 with Break The Cycle, which achieved five-times-platinum certification from the RIAA. The album delivered the band’s biggest single, “It’s Been Awhile,” which cracked the Billboard Hot 100 top five and became one of the most played songs in modern rock radio history, spending 20 weeks at number one.
Additional singles such as “Fade,” “For You,” “Prince to Pay,” “So Far Away,” and “Right Here” also reached the top of the charts, reinforcing the band’s presence during the peak of the post-grunge era. After a five-year break, Staind reunited in 2019 for festival appearances and a hometown show that was documented on Live: It’s Been Awhile. Over the years, the band earned recognition as a defining force of post-grunge, collecting honors that include Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.
Reflecting on the anniversary, Staind founding member Aaron Lewis shared: “25 years later to be touring, celebrating this album and bringing our music to our fans near and far is something really special. I’m looking forward to going out with these guys. It’s like one big family reunion!”
Guitarist Mike Mushok also commented on the significance of revisiting the record: “Hard to believe it’s been 25 years. I look back on those times as one of the highlights of my career and feel very fortunate to still be doing this. I look forward to hitting the road and celebrating with good friends what was a career-defining album for us. I hope you can join us on this celebration.”
Tickets for the tour become available first through artist and Citi presales beginning Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Additional presales run throughout the week, with the general on-sale set for Friday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time here. More details, including possible additional dates and band information, are available here.
Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour dates:
May 07 – Daytona Beach, FL – Daytona International Speedway ~ ^
May 09 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum ~
May 10 – Dothan, AL – Dothan Civic Center
May 15 – Columbus, OH – Historic Crew Stadium ~ ^
May 16 – St. Louis, MO – Venue TBA ~
Jul. 26 – Anderson, SC – Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center ~ ^
Sep. 08 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre +
Sep. 10 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater +
Sep. 11 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek +
Sep. 13 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater +
Sep. 14 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater +
Sep. 16 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion +
Sep. 18 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center +
Sep. 19 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater +
Sep. 21 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre +
Sep. 23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
Sep. 24 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater +
Sep. 26 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center +
Sep. 27 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre +
Sep. 29 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater +
Oct. 01 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena +
Oct. 03 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live & ^
Oct. 07 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre +
Oct. 09 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre +
Oct. 10 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena +
Oct. 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre +
Oct. 14 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater +
Oct. 16 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center +
Oct. 17 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman +
Oct. 19 – Austin, TX – Moody Center +
+ Tour dates with Seether as direct support, and special guests Hoobastank, and Hinder as openers.
* This tour date features Staind, Seether and Hinder only.
& Support to be determined
^ Not a Live Nation date
~ Festival date
