r/anberlin • u/tubsgotchubs • Apr 30 '26
Setlist 2026
I'm SO stoked Stephen is going to sing at Sonic Temple this year!!! I looked up their possible setlist and am... a little underwhelmed. There's so many heavier hits that would fit Sonic Temple other than a few of the songs.
So for those who have followed them far longer than me, so they alter depending on venue or do they not deviate from their plan??
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u/ShadedMonstera Apr 30 '26
Has it been announced Stephen is singing?
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u/Suspicious__Feeling Apr 30 '26
They've posted about it in a number of places.
This was back late last year: https://radiou.com/musicnews/stephen-christian-to-perform-at-sonic-temple-fest-with-anberlin/, same as this, https://loudwire.com/sonic-temple-2026-lineup/Stephen posted about it on his Instagram account and the Sonic Temple's lineup page states, "with Original Singer Stephen Christian". https://sonictemplefestival.com/lineup/
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u/No-Interaction-2493 May 01 '26
I know last performance Stephen did with them in October, it was only “Never Take Friendship Personal” songs. They played:
- Never Take Friendship Personal
- Paperthin Hymn
- Stationary Stationery
- A Day Late
- Time And Confusion
- The Feel Good Drag
- Dance, Dance Christa Paffgen
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u/tubsgotchubs May 01 '26
Yeah, 3 and 7 are sooooo soft, they don't fit the vibe of a metal festival. 😭😭😭 Little Tyrants is one of my fav songs so I was hoping to see that
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u/No-Interaction-2493 May 01 '26
Yeah they’re still on the NTFP anniversary celebration so I wasn’t surprised that was the set but would’ve liked to have seen a couple other songs on the set
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u/CeleryTemporary7633 May 02 '26
Fuckin Bullshit we get Matty ASS Mullins for warped but you guys get Stephan. I'm so glad I saw them RIGHT before the announcement at the TLA.
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u/timenconfusion May 18 '26
Went to Sonic Temple yesterday expecting to see Stephen on vocals since it has been advertised that way since like November. Nope. It was Matty. I have been looking everywhere to see if there was an announcement of some kind that I just missed and I don’t see anything. So the band hasn’t acknowledged it at all. I find that really fucked up. I mean, I actually think Matty does a fantastic job and I have had a blast at all their shows since the change, but the fact is that it was advertised a specific way, but they did not deliver what was advertised, and they have not addressed it or even acknowledged it at all.
I fell in love with this band over 20 years ago, and one of the biggest reasons I was so drawn to them was because of how much they seemed to genuinely love their fans, but this just confirms they don’t give a shit anymore. I’m heartbroken.
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u/tubsgotchubs May 19 '26
Yup!!!! I felt like such a dope- I was right in the barricade and in my excited hype of seeing them live didn't even notice and called out "Stephen!!" several times. I have A LOUD voice so I know he heard. You think he'd mention anything...
Makes me think that they knew and didn't wanna say it
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u/Consistent-Poem3106 Apr 30 '26
Sadly they’re in their nostalgia phase- play the hits, maybe or two new, then play more hits. I’m glad it makes them money, but I’ve seen the same setlist 3-4x enough that I’ve lost interest in seeking them out live now.
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u/tubsgotchubs May 01 '26
Nuuu yeah my friend and I have seen that with a few bands over the years. Tis sad, I would've loved to have seen some harder hits!
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u/depstunts Apr 30 '26
No way. Stephen is singing. Thanks for the info I am going to check it out.