‘Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide’ Featuring Volbeat, Halestorm, and The Ghost Inside — Wheatland, CA — 7.24.25

The Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland hosted the ‘Greatest of All Tours Worldwide’ on Thursday, July 24th, drawing in fans across the rock and metal spectrum.

Kicking off the night was The Ghost Inside, whose heavier sound leaned into the metalcore and hardcore world. The band opened strong, giving the crowd an early jolt with screamed vocals and thick breakdowns that set them apart from the rest of the lineup. While their sound was more aggressive than the bands to follow, the audience welcomed the contrast, warming up quickly as the sun started to set.

Halestorm took the stage next, fronted by Lzzy Hale, who wasted no time engaging both the crowd and the photographers in the pit. Their set included staples like “I Miss the Misery” and “Love Bites (So Do I),” along with deeper cuts like “Darkness Always Wins” and “Familiar Taste of Poison.” One of the most memorable moments came during their performance of “Rain Your Blood on Me,” when an actual thunderstorm broke out, adding an unexpected layer to the experience. The band carried on without pause, powering through the weather and closing their set with a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Perry Mason.”

Volbeat closed out the night as the headliner, though the set took a turn when frontman Michael Poulsen addressed the crowd, explaining he was sick and dealing with a painful throat. Throughout the night, he leaned on the audience to sing large portions of the lyrics for him. Some fans even requested that lyrics be displayed on the venue screens to help out, but due to Volbeat’s ever-changing setlist, the staff wasn’t able to accommodate. Despite this, the crowd sang along to hits like “Lola Montez,” “Still Counting,” and “Sad Man’s Tongue,” which featured a nod to Johnny Cash with its “Ring of Fire” intro.

Though Poulsen’s voice wasn’t at full strength, the band didn’t hold back musically. The set included instrumentals like “Seal the Deal” and a mostly whistled version of “For Evigt,” keeping the show moving even without vocals. Fans stuck it out through the weather and the vocal limitations, showing their loyalty by filling in wherever needed. The night may not have gone as originally planned, but it was clear that for many, just being there with these bands was enough.

The Ghost Inside

Halestorm

Volbeat