The Story So Far, Neck Deep, Origami Angel, Pain Of Truth

The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Tx

September 22, 2025

Review and Gallery by: Chino Flor

The California pop-punk sensations, The Story So Far, have kicked off their U.S. Fall tour early this month. The Bomb Factory hosted the group last Monday along with UK chart topping pop-punk group Neck Deep. The tour also features Origami Angel and Pain Of Truth. The show was incredible to say the least. Dallas fans showed how much love they have for the line-up and matched every bit of energy the performers gave. Endless crowd surfing, dancing, and singing along was what the bands received in return for delivering an unforgettable show.

Pain Of Truth immediately sets the tone in true hardcore fashion. Front man Michael Smith jumps from the stage to get personal with early ongoers as he screams in their faces to let them know the show has begun. The crowd surfing immediately began and the energy escalated quickly. Raw powerful vocals, classic intense beats and distortion to give everyone a taste of hardcore music. The tone has definitely been set.

Origami Angel is a charismatic duo from Washington D.C. They have no trouble taking to the stage and quickly keeping the energy that has been established afloat. You feel the emo/easycore aura immerse you as they serenade the crowd. They play with so much emotion it’s hard not to lose yourself in the vibe they present. I could see fans completely letting lose as their set played on. They are one to look out for. I definitely found a new band to follow that night.

Neck Deep is a pop-punk band formed 2012 in Wrexham, UK. They have 5 studio albums and have been one of the more successful bands from the UK in the genre. Energetic, upbeat, and fun with a stage-presence that matched every song they play, Neck Deep performed their hearts out. And the fans responded in kind. Glorious chaos with endless crowd-surfing and non-stop dancing is what I witnessed as Neck Deep played through their set. Lead vocals, Ben Barlow announced that the first time they were scheduled to play in Dallas they had to cancel. They definitely made up for it and more.

The Story So Far is loved in Dallas. They are a pop-punk band formed 2007 in Walnut Creek, CA with 5 studio albums under their belt. This was my second show of theirs and I could already tell I will never get enough them. And I know I’m not alone in this. On top of the endless crowd surfing, I could see fans crying as they sang their hearts out to every word that Parker Cannon sang. Their songs are timeless and relatable. You just need to go to a show to understand what I’m talking about. The photos below can never do them justice.

The tour continues on until October 11, 2025 in Santa Ana, CA. This is a great line up and will deliver an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend you click HERE, find a venue near you, and grab a ticket while you can. You won’t regret it.