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Marianas Trench at the Wellmont Theater: A Theatrical Storm of Sound and Emotion
- Rebecca McDevitt
- Oct 7
- 3 min read
Montclair, NJ — October 5, 2025
Photos and Show Review by Rebecca McDevitt
There’s something about a Sunday night at the Wellmont Theater that still buzzes with weekend energy. Maybe it was the anticipation, or maybe it was the mix of fans dressed in glitter, eyeliner, and nostalgia. Either way, the room felt alive before the lights even went down.
For those unfamiliar, Marianas Trench have spent nearly two decades perfecting the art of pop-rock theater. The Canadian four-piece (fronted by Josh Ramsay alongside Matt Webb, Mike Ayley, and Ian Casselman) built their name on elaborate concept albums, soaring vocals, and a flair for storytelling that’s equal parts heart and spectacle. Known for hits like “Haven’t Had Enough” and “Stutter,” they’ve always balanced dramatic production with emotional vulnerability, earning a loyal fanbase that treats every show like a homecoming.
Setting the Stage: Senses and The Summer Set Bring the Heat
Senses kicked things off with a rush of alt-pop energy. Their latest single “obsessed” literally had us obsessed. Their performance made you want to move even if you didn’t know a single lyric. Their confidence onstage instantly won the crowd over. We saw the fans jumping along.
Then came The Summer Set, a band that knows how to turn a room into one big sing-along, especially with a rock cover of Mamma Mia. Abba goes rock? What a moment. They brought their signature charisma and radiated pure fun. By the end of their set, the Wellmont crowd was loud, sweaty, and fully in sync with hearts in the air to “Lightning In A Bottle”. The audience was already riding high before Marianas Trench could even hit the stage.
Marianas Trench: Drama, Vocals, and a Dash of Chaos
Marianas Trench: Drama, Vocals, and a Dash of Chaos
When Marianas Trench finally did take the stage, it was clear why their fans have stuck by them all these years. Opening with “A Normal Life,” the band wasted no time pulling the audience straight into their world — blending sharp theatrics with raw emotion. Rumbles of thunder and what looked like bubbles flooded the stage to make it feel like the band was truly embracing the name of their tour, a force of nature. Josh Ramsay commanded every inch of the stage, his voice soaring effortlessly through the venue while lights flared and the crowd screamed along.
Moments like “Desperate Measures” reminded everyone just how emotional this band can get, balancing chaos and catharsis in perfect harmony. The room swayed and sang like a collective heartbeat, and by the time “I’m Not Getting Better” hit, it felt like the Wellmont had transformed into a living, breathing music video. Ramsay, of course, didn’t stay confined to the stage. At one point he climbed into the crowd and even up to the balcony, blurring the line between performer and audience in true Marianas Trench fashion.
As the night closed with the back-to-back rush of “Stutter” and “Fallout,” it was impossible not to get swept up in the energy. Every chorus hit like muscle memory, every note a reminder of why this band’s blend of sincerity and spectacle still resonates after all these years.
Whether you came for nostalgia, or just to catch a good show on a random Sunday, Marianas Trench delivered a performance that left the crowd buzzing and even made new fans in the making.
Catch Marianas Trench on tour now through October 22nd! More info on marianastrench.net
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