In a move that shocked absolutely no one with functioning ears, Trapt has been unceremoniously booted from the Powerman 5000 and Ill Niño tour. The band, whose sole claim to fame is a 2003 single that somehow managed to worm its way into the collective consciousness of nu-metal while having the fourth worst guitar riff of all time, may be able to claim from the press release that its "mutual," but honestly, that would be the surprise of the year.
Let’s be real: Trapt has been a walking punchline for years. Their music is the auditory equivalent of stale bread—bland, forgettable, and best left untouched. Their frontman, Chris Taylor Brown, has spent more time embarrassing himself on social media than writing anything remotely resembling a decent song. Remember when he tried to turn Trapt into the poster child for “anti-woke” rock? Yeah, neither do we, because it was as cringe-inducing as it was irrelevant.
The band’s removal from the tour isn’t just a scheduling change—it’s a mercy killing. Trapt has been clinging to the coattails of their one-hit wonder status for nearly two decades, desperately trying to convince anyone who’ll listen that they’re still relevant. Spoiler alert: they’re not.
And let’s talk about the replacement: Priest. Yes, a band that actually has a pulse and a modicum of talent is stepping in to fill the void left by Trapt. It’s like swapping out a soggy, half-eaten sandwich for a decent meal. Priest brings energy, creativity, and, you know, actual songs to the table—things Trapt hasn’t been able to muster since George W. Bush was in office.
Trapt's absence from this tour isn’t a loss—it’s a blessing. Here’s hoping this is the beginning of the end for a band that’s been phoning it in since the early 2000s. The rock world won’t miss you, but hey, at least they’ll always have half empty dive bars and biker events for people to wait for Brown to finish "singing" so that actual musicians can get back onto the stage.
The Taste of Armageddon Tour featuring Powerman 5000, Ill Niño, and Priest is set to hit stages across the U.S. this summer. The journey begins on July 1 at Sunshine Studios in Colorado Springs, CO, and culminates on August 2 at Brentwood Emporium in Brentwood, CA. Tickets are on sale now.
Below is the full list of tour dates, including special notes on lineup changes and venue details:
TOUR DATES:
- 7/1 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios (no Ill Niño)
- 7/3 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
- 7/4 – Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs (no (hed)p.e.)
- 7/5 – Ludington, MI – Stix
- 7/6 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater
- 7/8 – Hartford, CT – The Webster
- 7/9 – Liverpool, NY – Sharkeys Event Center
- 7/10 – Portland, ME – Aura
- 7/11 – Foxborough, MA – Six String Grill
- 7/12 – Marion Center, PA – Rayne Drop Inn (Outdoors)
- 7/13 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
- 7/15 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
- 7/16 – Mt. Dora, FL – Mt. Dora Music Hall (no Ill Niño)
- 7/18 – Dallas, TX – Trees
- 7/19 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
- 7/20 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete St. Amp
- 7/23 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
- 7/24 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Pieres
- 7/25 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
- 7/26 – Menahga, MN – Mid Summer Music Festival (Powerman 5000 only)
- 7/27 – Cedar Rapids, IA – The Double Z Outdoors
- 7/29 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
- 7/31 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
- 8/1 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
- 8/2 – Brentwood, CA – Brentwood Emporium
