One Ok Rock Kickoff Detox Tour in Vancouver

One OK Rock kicked off their North American Detox tour with a bang in Vancouver, playing to a loud and loyal crowd at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on May 13. The Japanese rock powerhouse is celebrating 20 years as a band, and their new album (their 11th!) shows they’re nowhere near slowing down. If anything, they’ve doubled down on their global sound: big riffs, emotional hooks, and that signature blend of Western alt-rock influences with their own polished edge.

The night started strong with Aussie pop-punk outfit Stand Atlantic, who brought high energy getting the crowd jumping early. But the minute the blue flag of the Detox album appeared on screen and One OK Rock launched into “Puppets Can’t Control You, the mood shifted from warm-up to full-on frenzy.

Takahiro Moriuchi’s vocals were razor-sharp as usual. He climbed down from the stage and sang through the crowd mid-show. Later, the band brought a few fans and a Canadian flag onstage, waving a Canadian flag.

The setlist was a tight mix of new and old, with emotional highs on “The Beginning” and “Renegades,” and wild chaos on “NASTY” and “Dystopia.” By the time they closed with We Are, the crowd was sweaty, smiling, and ready to follow the tour to its next stop.

Upcoming Detox Tour Dates:
5/16 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
5/18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
5/19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
5/22 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/23 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
5/25 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Orlando
5/27 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
5/30 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
5/31 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
6/1 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
6/3 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
6/4 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
6/6 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
6/7 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

ONE OK ROCK

STAND ATLANTIC

All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer