Spiritbox - Download Festival - 2025

Video footage available of Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox) performing with ILLENIUM at The Sphere

Author Benedetta Baldin - 8.3.2026

Courtney LaPlante, the vocalist for Spiritbox, recently had the opportunity to play live at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, as per theprp. During DJ ILLENIUM’s stay at the immersive venue, LaPlante joined him onstage to reprise her roles from their previously released joint song “Shivering.” That combo first surfaced in 2022.

Spiritbox’s ascent has been built on a constant drive to push genre boundaries without compromising their metal roots. Anchored by big riffs, explosive dynamics, and pulsating rhythms, their sound is elevated by the soaring vocal power and commanding presence of Courtney LaPlante (vocals), alongside Mike Stringer (guitar), Zev Rose (drums) and Josh Gilbert (bass).

They also possess a fearless crossover vision, as demonstrated through their bold collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, which saw Spiritbox challenge expectations and expand the boundaries of heavy music.

LaPlante’s voice brings the intense emotional core of Spiritbox’s music to life, exploring themes ranging from mental health and identity to loss and resilience. Beyond her vocal performance, her leadership is defined by clarity and intention, leading by example to champion greater visibility, equality, and opportunity for women and underrepresented communities within the creative world.

The band have been impactful from the get go. Both their debut album ‘Eternal Blue’ and last year’s ‘Tsunami Sea’ hit the UK Top 20, while the latter fired to #1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums. They followed the Alexandra Palace show with a storming mainstage debut set at Download Festival before also hitting Wembley Stadium as main support to Linkin Park. 2026 will also see them supporting Evanescence across North America.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026

  • September 22nd @ UFO im Velodrom (Berlin, DE)
  • September 23rd @ Gliwice Arena (Gliwice, Poland)
  • September 25th @ Forum Karlin (Prague, CZ)
  • September 26th @ Gasometer (Vienna, AT)
  • September 28th @ Halle 622 (Zurich, CH)
  • September 29th @ Zenith (Munich, DE)
  • September 30th @ Jahrhunderthalle (Frankfurt, DE)
  • October 3rd @ AFAS Live (Amsterdam, NL)
  • October 4th @ Mitsubishi Electric Halle (Dusseldorf, DE)
  • October 6th @ Luxembourg Rockhal (Luxembourg, LUX)
  • October 8th @ Lotto Arena (Antwerp, BE)
  • October 9th @ La Seine Musicale (Paris, FR)