![Sicksense - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2156 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2026/01/Sicksense---Bus-Invaders---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the nu-metal band, Sicksense, while on tour with Calva Louise and Clawfoot. Sicksense is currently supporting their debut album, Cross Me Twice. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - September 28, 2025
Location - Cobra Lounge in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Sicksense on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this Crazy Tour Stories segment, the pop artist, Rob Eberle, shares the whirlwind experience of his first-ever tour. You can check out his story below:
My first ever tour took place in the summer of 2024, a small scale indie run celebrating the release of my EP. It was my first real taste of life on the road, and it was wild in the best way possible. I’ve always been known for packing an intense number of shows into a short window, and this one was no exception. In just one weekend, we played a show on Long Island on Thursday, hit Boston on Friday, flew to Florida early Saturday morning for another show that night, then jetted to NYC on Sunday to play one more before flying back to Los Angeles the next day. It was chaotic, exhausting, and absolutely unforgettable; literally the kind of whirlwind you can only experience once before realizing how insane it was.
Even though the schedule was brutal, every show had its own energy that made the exhaustion worth it. Each city had a different vibe, from the intimate hometown crowd on Long Island to the energy of the Boston scene, the beach town warmth in Florida, and an unforgettable show in New York City. We pushed ourselves to the limit, but those few days taught me so much about performing, connecting with fans, and what it really means to give everything to your craft. It was the kind of experience that makes you fall in love with music all over again, no matter how tired you are by the end of it.
Now, being on tour for my debut album SIGNAL FADES, I’ve learned how to pace things a little better. We spread the shows out over three weeks this time, and it’s been incredible to really soak in each city, connect with fans, and enjoy the process instead of racing through it. Every night feels like a new chapter; the production, the setlist, and the emotion behind these songs have all evolved since that first tour. It’s been the perfect balance between chaos and calm, and I’m having the best time living in this moment!!!
Keep up with Rob Eberle on Instagram, TikTok, Komi, and Website.
![The Frights’ Richard Dotson - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 600 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2026/01/The-Frights---Richard-Dotson---Gear-Masters---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, Richard Dotson, bassist of the surf punk band, The Frights, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on the Ready When You Are Tour with Flycatcher, Remo Drive, Liily, and Buddha Trixie. The Frights is currently supporting their newest album, Ready When You Are. You can watch the video below:
PLAY THE SAME GEAR:
Fender American Professional Precision Bass
Ernie Ball Super Slinky Bass Strings (.045–.100)
Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
Darkglass Microtubes B7K Analog Bass Preamp
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi
Pedaltrain Metro 16 Pedalboard
Walrus Audio Canvas Power 5 Isolated Power Supply
Fender Bassman 800 Bass Amplifier Head
Fender Bassman Pro Neo 410 Bass Cabinet
Dunlop Tortex Green Picks (0.88 mm)
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - November 8, 2025
Location - Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL
Keep up with The Frights on Facebook and Instagram.
![Fit For A King - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2155 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2026/01/Fit-For-A-King---Bus-Invaders---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the metalcore band, Fit For A King, while on “The Lonely God Tour” with Make Them Suffer, Currents, Spite, and 156/Silence. Fit For A King is currently supporting their newest album, Lonely God. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - November 14, 2025
Location - Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Fit for a King on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this Dream Tour segment, the metal band, Deficit, shares what their ultimate time-bending festival lineup would look like. You can check out their picks below:
This is a fun one. Well, since this is our dream tour, we have the powers of altering the time continuum to make our ultimate festival, and we’re going big. Outdoor festival, huge bill, touring worldwide.
Headlining this has to be late 80s to early 90s era Metallica. It doesn't get any better than that.
Playing before them, we have Limp Bizkit from the Significant Other era, working the crowd into a frenzy like any festival they played in 1999.
We’ve got Pantera from the Far Beyond Driven and Great Southern Trendkill years. At their most dysfunctional possibly, but also at their heaviest and most abrasive.
We have Slipknot from 98–01 at their heaviest, most visceral and raw.
Machine Head from 95–97 hammering through Burn My Eyes and The More Things Change.
Hatebreed, Lamb Of God, Slayer, Meshuggah, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Chimaira, Malevolence, and Kublai Khan all taking the stage.
Now since it's our own festival, Deficit will be opening the festivities, because what could be better than getting to play every day and being able to watch your favourite bands play your favourite songs.
Keep up with Deficit on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
![Mushroomhead’s Aydin "Alien" Kerr - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 599 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2026/01/Mushroomhead---Aydin-Alien-Kerr---Gear-Masters---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, Aydin "Alien" Kerr, drummer of the alternative metal band, Mushroomhead, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on tour with Psychostick, Black Satellite, and Mind Incision. Mushroomhead is currently supporting their newest album, Call the Devil. You can watch the video below:
PLAY THE SAME GEAR:
Tama Starclassic Maple Drum Kit
Tama Starclassic Maple 14″×7″ Snare Drum
Evans Heavyweight Snare Drumhead
Evans Heavyweight Dry Snare Drumhead
Evans EC2 Clear Tom Drumheads
Evans Black Chrome Resonant Tom Drumheads
Zildjian 18″ K Special Dry Crash
Zildjian 10″ K Special Dry Splash
Zildjian 15″ K Sweet Hi-Hats
Zildjian 18″ A Custom Crash
Zildjian Oriental Mini China
Zildjian 19″ K Custom Hybrid Crash
Zildjian 18″ K Cluster Crash
Zildjian K Dark Ride
Zildjian 13″ Special Recording Hi-Hats
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid China
Tama Iron Cobra Double Bass Drum Pedals
Tama Speed Cobra Hi-Hat Pedal
DW Heavy Bass Drum Beaters
Roland RT-Series Kick Drum Triggers
Roland RT-Series Snare Drum Trigger
Roland TM-2 Trigger Module
Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphones
Shure SE215 In-Ear Monitors
Tama Drum Rack System
Tama Drum Throne
ProMark FireGrain 2B Hickory Drumsticks
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - October 28, 2025
Location - The Vixen in McHenry, IL
Keep up with Mushroomhead on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
![Dwellings - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2154 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2026/01/Dwellings---Bus-Invaders---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the post-hardcore band, Dwellings, while on tour with A Lot Like Birds, Zeta, Amarionette, and Mella. Dwellings is currently supporting their newest single, Just A Man. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - October 15, 2025
Location - Cobra Lounge in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Dwellings on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this Dream Tour segment, the pop artist, avalon, shares which artists she would love to have on her ultimate tour lineup. You can check out her picks below:
My dream tour line up feels impossible to make. I am going to choose from the handful of people that I am currently obsessed with and a few artists that were a staple in my development as an artist and person. First, I would choose The Japanese House. I am so inspired by her and her sound. She seems like such a down to earth person, and I know I would learn a lot by being on the road with her. One of my favorite songs right now is “Touching Yourself.” It is a perfect song.
Next, I would choose Tyler, The Creator. I found Tyler at around eleven years old. He influenced me in fashion before music, which I feel is cool because that led to him imprinting on me in more ways than one, artistically. He is one of the first people that made me feel okay to be different and that taught me how expression is powerful in any form. He definitely seems intimidating as a person though, haha. I would be so stoked to meet the guy.
Okay, and I can’t forget Lenny Kravitz. I don’t have much to say other than what a legend. His energy is so magnetic. He seems like such a beautiful person, and he is an incredible performer. Touring with him would feel like a fever dream in the best way.
Last but not least, I would choose Olivia Dean. I am so glad she is finally getting the attention she deserves. I found her in 2022 and was blown away by her lyricism. I simply chose her as a fan girl. I’m such a fan. She is remarkable. I hope to shake her hand one day and maybe share a conversation. She seems lovely.
Keep up with avalon on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
![Reflections - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2153 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/Reflections-Bus-Invaders-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the progressive metalcore band, Reflections, while on "Bloom In Heaven II" tour with Silent Planet, Invent Animate, fromjoy, and Soulkeeper. Reflections is currently supporting their newest single, Shadow. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - September 30, 2025
Location - House of Blues in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Reflections on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this Tour Pranks segment, the alternative and alt rock artist, Beau Anderson, shares a wild prank that unfolded backstage on tour. You can check out the story below:
The year is 2021. I’m in Tampa on tour with my old band Seven Year Witch. We’re playing at a Harley Davidson dealership that has a huge outdoor space for shows.
We show up and it’s a typical show day, everything is normal. We meet the venue staff, the promoter, everyone is wonderful. We do our soundcheck around 2 pm, it goes off without a hitch, so we’re free for about six hours until showtime. So I decide to kill some time by wandering around the dealership, looking at motorcycles and jackets and other stuff I had no intention or ability of buying.
When I get back to the van to meet up with the other guys, they’re all really excited. “Yo! The promoter tipped us an extra $600!”
“Oh hell yeah,” I think to myself while doing a little excitement jig, “I’m gonna drink cocktails tonight!”
“But there’s a catch,” they continue, “he wants us to play ‘Brown Eyed Girl’.”
Naturally, I don’t care, I’m up for it if we’re getting paid, so I get right on learning it. Thirty minutes later, I’m an expert on how to play “Brown Eyed Girl.” Thank God it wasn’t a more difficult song. The rest of the guys said they already knew it because they used to play it years before for cover gigs, so we agreed to go over it in the green room before we go on so I could lock in and they could refresh their memory on it.
As we’re getting closer and closer to showtime, all the other guys keep putting off going over the song. “Oh, we can do it later,” “oh, let me eat first,” excuses like that piled up. I start to stress out.
Forty five minutes before we’re supposed to go on stage, we finally get together in the green room to go over the song unplugged. Me with an electric guitar without an amp, our drummer kinda just tapping on his lap, and our singer with the lyrics on his phone mumbling along. But our bassist is just sitting in the corner scrolling through his phone. “Eh, I’ll just figure it out when we get up there, it’s not that hard,” he’d say. WHAT?! My stress tripled at that point, but I was too new to the band at this point to feel comfortable making a big deal out of it, so I just accepted our fate, we’re going to go up there and make fools of ourselves. But hey, at least we got that big tip, right?
We agreed we’d throw “Brown Eyed Girl” in right before our song “Safe and Sound.” We go up and start our set, we sound awesome, we’re crushing it, but the only thing on my mind is that we’re about to absolutely ruin the flow and energy of our meticulously crafted set with this horrible cover that everyone but me was too apathetic to put any effort into trying.
The questions running through my mind: “We’re really willing to derail our set for a quick buck?” “We’re not willing to put even thirty minutes into at least making sure we do the song well for this man that was kind enough to tip us so generously?” “Is this really the work ethic of the band I’m in?”
The time has come. It’s time to play “Brown Eyed Girl.” I turn to our singer, give a heavy exhale, and ask, “oof, are you ready for this?”
He glances over at me passively in between his lines of stage banter and nonchalantly says, “oh, we made that up.”
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! It was a prank all along? The wave of emotions that hit me. Firstly, anger of course. You had me stressing out for hours over this stupid song? Furthermore, you made me spend thirty minutes learning “Brown Eyed Girl” for nothing?
But that anger was soon superseded by euphoric relief. We continued our set as we would any other night on that tour and came off stage triumphant. Thankfully, the tip money was not made up, and we split it amongst ourselves. My tour wallet was saved at the momentary cost of my psyche and sanity… and then soon emptied at the bar next to this Harley Davidson dealership.
Just a week ago, my current live guitarist (who was our tour manager on that tour) was playing the very same dealership as a fill in for another band. He sent me a picture of a generic room with block walls, filled with plastic chairs and folding tables. He says, “Beau, if you remember this room and what happened here, I will buy you a pint.”
Little did he know I’d been preparing for this blog, and I recited to him this very same story. I could never forget that room. It was the green room where I had learned “Brown Eyed Girl.”
To this day, I’m still drinking on someone else’s dollar thanks to that prank.
Keep up with Beau Anderson on Website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.
![3OH!3 - BUS INVADERS (Revisited) Ep. 289 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/3OH_3-Bus-Invaders-ICON-_2_-1.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders (Revisited)”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the electropop duo, 3OH!3, while on the Journeys Noise Tour with The Summer Set, Wallpaper, and New Beat Fund, back in 2013. 3OH!3 is currently supporting their newest single, HIT ME HARDER. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - November 3, 2013
Location - House of Blues in Chicago, IL
Keep up with 3OH!3 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
![The Head and The Heart’s Kenny Hensley - STAGE THREADS Ep. 11 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/The-Head-and-The-Heart-Kenny-Hensley-Stage-Threads-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Stage Threads”, Kenny Hensley, keyboardist of the indie folk band, The Head and The Heart, shows you his stage outfits and discusses how his style connects to the music and the stories behind the clothing he wears during performances. The Head and the Heart is currently supporting their newest album, Aperture. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - August 8, 2025
Location - The Salt Shed in Chicago, IL
Keep up with The Head and The Heart on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this First Concert Ever segment, the pop and R&B group, RoneyBoys, shares the story of the first show they ever attended. You can check out their experience below:
Our first concert ever was a Justin Bieber show back in 2012. After meeting with Scooter Braun, he invited us to see Justin kick off his Believe Tour at the Staples Center (yup, back when it was still called the Staples Center). It was a crazy experience. Scooter let us go backstage and take a picture with Justin during his pre show meet and greet. “I remember following Scooter around the Staples Center, and when we got near the entrance you could see hundreds of fans waiting outside and banging on the doors. It was low key scary but inspiring at the same time.” – Isaac
“I think I was about 10 years old at the time. Justin was singing ‘All Around The World’, and I remember looking to my right and seeing Katy Perry and Alex Russo dancing right next to me. Selena looked right at me. That was cool.” – Ian
“The screams from the audience are still reverberating in my head to this day.” – Israel
No one tells you how loud those shows get, and we’re not talking about the music. After Cody Simpson and Carly Rae Jepsen did their opening set, and they announced that Justin Bieber was coming on stage, the rest of the night was nothing but screams. You could barely hear the music because the fans were so loud and excited. The staff were handing out earmuffs to people in the audience to prevent hearing damage. Unforgettable. That Believe Tour set was great.
Keep up with the RoneyBoys on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
![A Lot Like Birds - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2152 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/A-Lot-Like-Birds-Bus-Invaders-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the post-hardcore band, A Lot Like Birds, while on their 2025 U.S. headline tour with Dwellings, Zeta, Amarionette, and Mella. A Lot Like Birds is currently supporting their newest single, "When in Love" featuring Geoff Rickly. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - October 15, 2025
Location - Cobra Lounge in Chicago, IL
Keep up with A Lot Like Birds on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
