Blink-182’s Charleston Stop Proves Growing Up Is Overrated

Blink-182’s Charleston Stop Proves Growing Up Is Overrated

Labor Day in Charleston felt like stepping back into the golden age of pop-punk when Blink-182 stormed Credit One Stadium with a set full of nostalgia, chaos, and enough innuendo to power a thousand high school band practices. From semen confetti showers to a giant flaming middle finger, the night was equal parts ridiculous and euphoric—reminding us all that growing up may be inevitable, but staying young at heart is a choice.
Nostalgia and New Blood: Jerry Cantrell in Charleston

Nostalgia and New Blood: Jerry Cantrell in Charleston

What made the night special was the balance—nostalgia woven seamlessly with new fire. Cantrell’s Alice In Chains classics carried the same haunting grit that made them unforgettable, while songs from his new album I Want Blood stood tall beside them, dark and vital. At The Refinery, Jerry Cantrell proved he’s not just honoring a legacy—he’s still building one.