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Sleeping with Sirens Keep It Loud, Honest, and Connected in Phoenix
June 16, 2025 • by Phyoe Thaung
As the sun dipped below the West Valley horizon, the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre filled with a familiar tension—equal parts heat and anticipation. By the time Sleeping with Sirens walked onstage, the crowd was already warmed up in every sense. Supporting Pierce the Veil on the I Can’t Hear You World Tour, the Orlando post-hardcore mainstays wasted no time making their mark on the night.
Opening with “Kick Me,” frontman Kellin Quinn charged across the stage under a wash of red lighting, his signature high-register vocals punching through a wall of guitars. The pit reacted instantly, opening in pockets as fans pushed toward the barricade.
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They followed with “Leave It All Behind” and “Tally It Up: Settle the Score,” tracks that leaned into the band’s more aggressive tendencies while still carrying the melodic core that’s defined their sound for over a decade. Even this deep into a co-headlining tour, their energy never felt worn down.
The band moved confidently between old favorites and newer cuts. “A Trophy Father’s Trophy Son” brought a noticeable shift in tone, met with phone flashlights and voices singing along with every word—proof that even in an outdoor amphitheater, Sleeping with Sirens could create something that felt personal.
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“Go Go Go” and “Better Off Dead” kept the momentum sharp, the latter arriving like a pressure release as Quinn paced the stage, locked in with drummer Gabe Barham’s tight fills. The band didn’t say much between songs, but when Quinn did speak, it was to share a few words about love and friendship—thanking the crowd for showing up for each other and emphasizing that connection was the reason the band still does what they do.
The highlight of the night’s middle stretch was “Scene Five: With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear,” its opening lines triggering an immediate crowd swell. Fans pushed closer, some screaming through tears, others visibly mouthing the words with eyes closed.
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“Bloody Knuckles” and “Do It Now Remember It Later” brought the energy back up, pulling newer fans into the same emotional current as the longtime listeners.
They closed with “If I’m James Dean, You’re Audrey Hepburn” and “If You Can’t Hang,” two of the band’s most recognizable tracks, both met with loud crowd response and full-throated singalongs. Even from the back of the amphitheater, every chorus landed clearly.
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The set wrapped with a brief thank-you, a wave to the crowd, and a no-frills exit. Sleeping with Sirens delivered a confident, tightly executed set that leaned on their strengths and reminded the Phoenix crowd why they’re still one of the most consistent live bands in their lane.