ONE OK ROCK BRINGS 20TH ANNIVERSARY “DETOX” TOUR TO BUDWEISER STAGE IN TORONTO
BY BRENESSA ROACH | JUNE 6, 2025
On June 4, 2025, Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK—made up of vocalist Takahiro Moriuchi, guitarist Toru Yamashita, bassist Ryota Kohama, and drummer Tomoya Kanki—brought their “DETOX” tour to Toronto’s Budweiser Stage. The tour supports their 11th studio album, DETOX, and marks a major milestone: the band’s 20th anniversary since forming in 2005.
Joining them on tour was Australian pop punk band Stand Atlantic.
Stand Atlantic kicked off the night at 8PM, energizing the crowd with fan favourites like “NOSE BLEED”, “KILL[H]ER” and “CRIMINAL”. Their high-energy set was the perfect lead-in to ONE OK ROCK’s performance. We had never seen or heard them live before, but we truly enjoyed their vibe and stage presence. The band is made up of Bonnie Fraser (vocalist and rhythm guitarist), David Potter (lead guitarist), Miki Rich (bassist), and Jonno Panichi (drummer).
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ONE OK ROCK took the stage shortly after 9 PM, opening with “Puppets Can’t Control You – Japanese Version.” From there, they delivered a powerful set filled with fan favourites like “Wherever you are,” our personal favourite “Tropical Therapy,” “Stand Out Fit In,” and “Delusional:All.”
They also played some of their older tracks, including “Save Yourself – Japanese Version”, “Make It Out Alive,” and another one of our favourites “Renegades”. Between songs, Taka shared heartfelt reflections on the band’s 20-year journey, opened up about global issues, and spoke passionately about the messages behind their music.
Before this show, we were casual listeners. But after seeing them live, we haven’t stopped playing their music. We’ve learned their names, fallen into the fandom, and—like many others—are now deep in post-concert depression. The band closed out the night with the powerful anthem “We Are,” leaving the crowd energized and emotional.
Experiencing this concert at Budweiser Stage—Toronto’s iconic outdoor venue—on the hottest day of the year so far made it all the more special. It was the perfect kickoff to summer, and we already can’t wait for ONE OK ROCK to return.
A huge thank you to ONE OK ROCK, their team, and Live Nation for providing us with a media pass and ticket to this unforgettable night.
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