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The Offspring Announce Let The Bad Times Roll 2023 Tour

Special Guests Simple Plan and Sum 41 Join Across All dates 

Tickets available starting tuesday, march 21 with citi presales, general onsale begins friday, march 24 at 10am local on livenation.com.

Today, The Offspring have announced their 2023 run – Let The Bad Times Roll Tour – with special guests Sum 41 and Simple Plan. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour kicks off on August 1 at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA making stops across the U.S. in Irvine, Phoenix, Atlanta, Tampa, St. Louis and more before wrapping up in Mansfield, MA at Xfinity Center on September 3

“One of the best things about being on tour is traveling the world playing to great audiences, and it’s even better when you can do it with your friends – we had sold out International tours with Simple Plan and Sum 41, and we’re excited that they’ll be joining us this Summer in America. It’s going to be great!” said Dexter Holland of The Offspring

“We couldn’t be more excited to get back on tour all across the US with our friends The Offspring and Sum 41! We had such a blast touring with both of them last year that we just had to do it again and put together what we feel will be one of the most awesome tours of the summer. There’s nothing like going to see a show outside on a perfect summer night, and we hope our fans will join us and enjoy this really special show. See you there!” said Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan.

“We’re so excited to be back touring the States with The Offspring and Simple Plan this summer!” said Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. “There’s nothing better than hitting the road with your friends, and we can’t wait to bring the tour to you – see you soon!”

Frequently regarded as one of the best rock bands of all time, The Offspring have garnered a reputation for their unmistakable sound and social comment. The multi-platinum band first achieved worldwide success in the 90’s with the release of their album Smash, which sold over 11 million copies. Following Smash, they continued to release hit after hit, popularizing rock at a mainstream level. The group is also currently working on new music.

Throughout their career, they’ve sold over a staggering 40 million albums, and toured arenas, and built a global fan base. Let the Bad Times Roll marks the band’s tenth studio album and third album produced by the legendary Bob Rock. True to the irreverence at the core of their rock music, the band and lyricist Dexter Holland took a view to today’s cultural moments and didn’t shy away from creating topical material in this album.  

TICKETS:  Tickets will be available starting with Citi presales on Tuesday, March 21. The general onsale will begin Friday, March 24 at 10 am Local Time on LiveNation.com

TOUR DATES: 

Tue Aug 01 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 03 — Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 05 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre

Sun Aug 06 — Irvine, CA — FivePoint Amphitheatre

Tue Aug 08 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Wed Aug 09 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Fri Aug 11 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Sat Aug 12 — North Little Rock, AR — Simmons Bank Arena 

Sun Aug 13 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion

Tue Aug 15 — Atlanta, GA — Lakewood Amphitheatre

Wed Aug 16 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds

Fri Aug 18 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion

Sat Aug 19 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live

Sun Aug 20 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater

Tue Aug 22 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center

Wed Aug 23 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre

Fri Aug 25 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center

Sat Aug 26 — Tinley Park, IL — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL

Sun Aug 27 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO

Tue Aug 29 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds

Wed Aug 30 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center

Fri Sep 01 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake

Sat Sep 02 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Sun Sep 03 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center

ABOUT OFFSPRING

The Offspring is an American rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band’s lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan “Dexter” Holland, bassist Todd Morse and lead guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman. Over the course of their 38-year career, they have released ten studio albums. The Offspring is often credited—alongside fellow California bands Green Day and Rancid—for reviving mainstream interest in rock in the 1990s. They have sold over 40 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling rock bands in history.

ABOUT SIMPLE PLAN

From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, SIMPLE PLAN have been an indelible part of pop culture since forming in Montreal in 1999. They’ve sold 10 million albums worldwide, won multiple Juno Awards, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics – and, most recently, launched the omnipresent #ImJustAKid TikTok challenge that’s spawned more than 3.4 million videos, including clips from Hilary Duff, Ed Sheeran, Usher and Venus and Serena Williams. But most importantly, they’ve never lost connection with what really matters: their audience. 

That ambition is fully on display on the band’s sixth studio album, HARDER THAN IT LOOKS. The first self-released album from Comeau, vocalist Pierre Bouvier and guitarists Sébastien Lefebvre and Jeff Stinco, the album respects Simple Plan’s storied career while pushing forward in new ways, with songs like “The Antidote,” “Ruin My Life” (ft. Deryck Whibley),“Congratulations,” “Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)” and “Iconic” set to stand as fan favorites for years to come.

ABOUT SUM 41

Looking back at the band’s storied 27-year career with over 15 million records sold worldwide, multiple Billboard Charting releases, a Grammy Award nomination, 2 Juno Awards (7 nominations), a Kerrang! Award in 2002, and multiple Alternative Press Music Awards , Sum 41 is still at the top of their game. Vocalist Deryck Whibley shas hared that the band’s new double album, titled Heaven and Hell , is shaping up to be the most ambitious of their career – half of the album brings Sum 41 back to their pop punk roots, Heaven , and half of the album is strictly metal, Hell .

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The Offspring have announced their 2023 run – ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ Tour – with special guests Sum 41 and Simple Plan. Produced by Live Nation , the 24-city tour kicks off on August 1 at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA making stops across the U.S. in Irvine, Phoenix, Atlanta, Tampa, St. Louis and more before wrapping up in Mansfield, MA at Xfinity Center on September 3.

“One of the best things about being on tour is traveling the world playing to great audiences, and it’s even better when you can do it with your friends – we had sold out International tours with Simple Plan and Sum 41, and we’re excited that they’ll be joining us this Summer in America. It’s going to be great!” said Dexter Holland of The Offspring.

“We couldn’t be more excited to get back on tour all across the US with our friends The Offspring and Sum 41! We had such a blast touring with both of them last year that we just had to do it again and put together what we feel will be one of the most awesome tours of the summer. There’s nothing like going to see a show outside on a perfect summer night, and we hope our fans will join us and enjoy this really special show. See you there!” said Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan.

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“We’re so excited to be back touring the States with The Offspring and Simple Plan this summer!” said Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. “There’s nothing better than hitting the road with your friends, and we can’t wait to bring the tour to you – see you soon!”

Frequently regarded as one of the best rock bands of all time, The Offspring have garnered a reputation for their unmistakable sound and social comment. The multi-platinum band first achieved worldwide success in the 90’s with the release of their album Smash, which sold over 11 million copies. Following Smash, they continued to release hit after hit, popularizing rock at a mainstream level. The group is also currently working on new music.

Throughout their career, they’ve sold over a staggering 40 million albums, and toured arenas, and built a global fan base. Let the Bad Times Roll marks the band’s tenth studio album and third album produced by the legendary Bob Rock. True to the irreverence at the core of their rock music, the band and lyricist Dexter Holland took a view to today’s cultural moments and didn’t shy away from creating topical material in this album.

Tickets will be available starting with Citi presales on Tuesday, March 21. The general onsale will begin Friday, March 24 at 10 am Local Time.

The 2023 ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ Tour:

Tue Aug 01 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre Thu Aug 03 — Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre Sat Aug 05 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre Sun Aug 06 — Irvine, CA — FivePoint Amphitheatre Tue Aug 08 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Wed Aug 09 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Fri Aug 11 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater Sat Aug 12 — North Little Rock, AR — Simmons Bank Arena Sun Aug 13 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion Tue Aug 15 — Atlanta, GA — Lakewood Amphitheatre Wed Aug 16 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds Fri Aug 18 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion Sat Aug 19 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live Sun Aug 20 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater Tue Aug 22 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center Wed Aug 23 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre Fri Aug 25 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center Sat Aug 26 — Tinley Park, IL — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL Sun Aug 27 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO Tue Aug 29 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds Wed Aug 30 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center Fri Sep 01 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake Sat Sep 02 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Sun Sep 03 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center

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THE OFFSPRING Announces Summer 2023 U.S. Tour With SUM 41 And SIMPLE PLAN

THE OFFSPRING has announced the "Let The Bad Times Roll" 2023 tour with special guests SUM 41 and SIMPLE PLAN . Produced by Live Nation , the 24-city tour kicks off on August 1 at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington, making stops across the U.S. in Irvine, Phoenix, Atlanta, Tampa, St. Louis and more, before wrapping up in Mansfield, Massachusetts at Xfinity Center on September 3.

THE OFFSPRING frontman Dexter Holland said: "One of the best things about being on tour is traveling the world playing to great audiences, and it's even better when you can do it with your friends. We had sold-out international tours with SIMPLE PLAN and SUM 41 , and we're excited that they'll be joining us this Summer in America. It's going to be great!"

Chuck Comeau of SIMPLE PLAN said: "We couldn't be more excited to get back on tour all across the U.S. with our friends THE OFFSPRING and SUM 41 ! We had such a blast touring with both of them last year that we just had to do it again and put together what we feel will be one of the most awesome tours of the summer. There's nothing like going to see a show outside on a perfect summer night, and we hope our fans will join us and enjoy this really special show. See you there!"

Deryck Whibley of SUM 41 said: "We're so excited to be back touring the States with THE OFFSPRING and SIMPLE PLAN this summer! There's nothing better than hitting the road with your friends, and we can't wait to bring the tour to you. See you soon!"

Frequently regarded as one of the best rock bands of all time, THE OFFSPRING have garnered a reputation for their unmistakable sound and social comment. The multi-platinum band first achieved worldwide success in the 1990s with the release of their album "Smash" , which sold over 11 million copies. Following "Smash" , they continued to release hit after hit, popularizing rock at a mainstream level. The group is also currently working on new music.

Throughout their career, they've sold over a staggering 40 million albums, and toured arenas, and built a global fan base. "Let The Bad Times Roll" marks the band's tenth studio album and third album produced by the legendary Bob Rock . True to the irreverence at the core of their rock music, the band and lyricist Dexter Holland took a view to today’s cultural moments and didn't shy away from creating topical material in this album.

Tickets will be available starting with Citi presales on Tuesday, March 21. The general onsale will begin Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. local time on LiveNation.com.

Tour dates:

Aug. 01 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre Aug. 03 - Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre Aug. 05 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre Aug. 06 - Irvine, CA - FivePoint Amphitheatre Aug. 08 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Aug. 09 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Aug. 11 - Austin, TX - Germania Insurance Amphitheater Aug. 12 - North Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena Aug. 13 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion Aug. 15 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre Aug. 16 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds Aug. 18 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion Aug. 19 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live Aug. 20 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater Aug. 22 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center Aug. 23 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre Aug. 25 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center Aug. 26 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Chicago, IL Aug. 27 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis, MO Aug. 29 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater - Summerfest Grounds Aug. 30 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center Sep. 01 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake Sep. 02 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Sep. 03 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center

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The summer run kicks off on August 1

The Offspring have confirmed another U.S. leg of their Let The Bad Times Roll Tour. The trek kicks off on August 1 at the White River Amphitheatre in Washington and wraps up on September 3 at the Xfinity Center in Massachusetts. Special guests will be Sum 41 and Simple Plan.

A ticket pre-sale is happning starting this Wednesday, March 22 at 10am local time, running though Thursday, March 23 at 10pm. Fans can use the Password: BADTIMESROLL . General on sale is this Friday, March 24, at 10am local time.

“One of the best things about being on tour is traveling the world playing to great audiences, and it’s even better when you can do it with your friends – we had sold out International tours with Simple Plan and Sum 41, and we’re excited that they’ll be joining us this Summer in America. It’s going to be great!” said Dexter Holland of The Offspring

“We couldn’t be more excited to get back on tour all across the US with our friends The Offspring and Sum 41! We had such a blast touring with both of them last year that we just had to do it again and put together what we feel will be one of the most awesome tours of the summer. There’s nothing like going to see a show outside on a perfect summer night, and we hope our fans will join us and enjoy this really special show. See you there!” said Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan.

“We’re so excited to be back touring the States with The Offspring and Simple Plan this summer!” said Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. “There’s nothing better than hitting the road with your friends, and we can’t wait to bring the tour to you – see you soon!”

Tuesday, August 1 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre Thursday, August 3 — Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre Saturday, August 5 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre Sunday, August 6 — Irvine, CA — FivePoint Amphitheatre Tuesday, August 8 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Wednesday, August 0 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Friday, August 11 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater Saturday, August 12 — North Little Rock, AR — Simmons Bank Arena  Sunday, August 13 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion Tuesday, August 15 — Atlanta, GA — Lakewood Amphitheatre Wednesday, August 16 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds Friday, August 18 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion Saturday, August 19 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live Sunday, August 20 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater Tuesday, August 22 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center Wednesday, August 23 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre Friday, August 25 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center Saturday, August 26 — Tinley Park, IL — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL Sunday, August 27 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO Tuesday, August 29 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds Wednesday, August 30 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center Friday, September 01 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake Saturday, September 2 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Sunday, September 3 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center     

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The Offspring drew a massive crowd to its concert on Saturday (Aug. 5) at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View.

Just how massive? Well, that’s exactly what Noodles (aka Kevin Wasserman) wanted to know and so he asked someone for the attendance figure. And he was downright amazed at what he, ahem, heard back.

“It’s a world record here at Shoreline — 1,019,704 people here tonight,” the Offspring guitarist exclaimed to the crowd.

Well, not quite 1,019,704. It was actually more like 18,000. Yet, the energy and enthusiasm going on in the crowd as The Offspring ran through an 80-minute set of hits and fan favorites certainly made the gathering feel even larger.

“I can’t believe this,” vocalist Dexter Holland remarked of the response from the audience. “It’s volcanic.”

The massive turnout — which towered above the 10,000 fans that Jonas Brothers brought into the same venue on Friday night — further underscores the lasting (and, actually, reaccelerating) popularity of this fabulous punk band from Garden Grove. It also highlights the drawing power of a good package bill, as The Offspring is being accompanied on this trek by Canadian pop-punk purveyors Sum 41 and Simple Plan.

The Offspring kicked off its headlining set by taking the fans back to its breakthrough effort — 1994’s six-time-platinum “Smash” — for a memorable version of “Come Out and Play.” It was one of four songs the band played from that record, which certainly lived up to its title on the charts and did more to revive the public’s interest in punk rock than any other album besides Green Day’s “Dookie.”

The group — which now is looking more and more like a future inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — sounded great as it ran through its strong songbook, touching on the 1997release “Ixnay on the Hombre” for “All I Wan”; 2000’s “Conspiracy of One” for “Want You Bad”; and 2003’s “Splinter” for “Hit That” early on in the show.

The Offspring also played the title track from its most recent release — and first album in nearly a decade — 2021’s “Let the Bad Times Roll.” The song has been a major hit, topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

Holland is a rock ‘n’ roll Renaissance man, whose many accomplishments include obtaining a PhD in molecular biology from the University of Southern California and piloting a 10-day solo flight around the world. On this night, of course, what truly mattered was his ability to command the stage and lead the group through a commanding set of music. He’d ace both of those categories on Saturday, sounding ’90s-era strong as he belted out powerful song after another.

Yet, he certainly had plenty of help from his back-up singers — some 18,000 of them, actually — as the fans chanted along to each and every number.

“Josh Groban doesn’t hold a candle,” Noodles remarked of the vocal work of the crowd. “You have the voices of angels.”

Holland and Noodles, the two remaining longtime band members, were the stars of the show, as per usual. They did all the talking from the stage, with Holland playing a bit of a straight man role to Noodles’ patented combo of hilarity and hijinks.

Yet, Noodles is very serious about his guitar work, something he underscored as he rolled through an electric instrumental medley of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Maiden,” Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper,” Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and, believe it or not, Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s 1875 orchestral piece  “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” from “Peer Gynt.” The group nicely followed that segment with a full-length cover of the Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop.”

The rhythm section of bassist Todd Morse and drummer Brandon Pertzborn, as well as one unannounced sideman playing a variety of instruments, did a fine job providing the platform for Holland and Noodles to shine as the band continued through “Gotta Get Away,” “(Can’t Get My) Head Around You” and the glorious shout-along “Why Don’t You Get a Job?”

Two of the best moments of the night were quite unexpected.

The first came when the band’s original drummer — James Lilja, who is now a gynecologic oncologist practicing out of Fremont and San Jose — took over on the kit and propelled the band through “Beheaded,” a punk gem with a definite Dead Kennedys vibe, which can be found on the group’s self-titled indie debut. What a treat, especially for longtime fans who were with the band prior to “Smash.”

“Great surgeon, good drummer,” Holland jokingly remarked of Lila.

The other top moment came when Holland sat down at the grand piano — yes, a grand piano at a punk rock show! — and performed a tender solo version of “Gone Away.” The singer prefaced the tune by saying how he lost a family member during COVID, then poured himself into this song of grief and loss.

The band finished up the main set with “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)” and “The Kids Aren’t Alright,” then returned for a well-deserved encore of “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” and “Self Esteem.” And the crowd was right there with The Offspring every step of the way.

“The energy we feel coming off you is incredible,” Noodles said. “Thank you for bringing that tonight.”

The Offspring setlist: 1. “Come Out and Play” 2. “All I Want” 3. “Want You Bad” 4. “Let the Bad Times Roll” 5. “Staring at the Sun” 6. “Beheaded” 7. “Hit That” 8. “Hammerhead” 9. “Bad Habit” 10. “Iron Man”/”The Trooper”/”Sweet Child o’ Mine”/”In the Hall of the Mountain King” 11. “Blitzkrieg Bop” 12. “Gotta Get Away” 13. “Gone Away” 14. “Why Don’t You Get a Job?” 15. “(Can’t Get My) Head Around You” 16. “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)” 17. “The Kids Aren’t Alright” Encore: 18. “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” 19. “Self Esteem”

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