My Ticket Home to Play First Show Since 2018—Here’s What to Expect

Let’s be real. Band reunions? They happen. All. The. Time. Some of them feel like a warm, nostalgic hug. Others? Like a desperate cash grab at the last scraps of remember-us-please energy. So where does My Ticket Home fall in this chaotic spectrum? Somewhere between oh, that’s neat and holy hell, it’s happening.

The self-proclaimed puke rock pioneers (yes, that’s what they call themselves, and yes, it’s amazing) are making their grand return after vanishing into the musical abyss for the last—what?—seven years.

Their last record, UnReal, dropped in 2017. Their last single, Through The Needle’s Eye, surfaced in 2018. And then? Poof.

But now? They’re back.

When, Where, and Who’s Gonna Be There?

So here’s the deal. February 15, 2025. Columbus, Ohio. Half Baked Warehouse. That’s the place. (Warehouse? Sketchy. In the best way.)

My Ticket Home is opening for Church Tongue, which sounds like a cult but is actually a band. Joining them on the bill? Sour, Walking Wounded, and Violent Nature. A lineup that screams expect things to get rowdy.

And let’s be honest. This isn’t some stadium reunion tour. It’s not a massive, firework-blasting, we’re-baaaaack kind of event.

No pyrotechnics. No over-the-top marketing campaign. Just a warehouse, a bunch of bands, and probably a lot of sweat. Perfect.

Why Now? (And, Uh, What Took So Long?)

Timing is a funny thing. Seven years away, and suddenly now is the moment? But actually, it kinda makes sense. Nü-metal and alt-metal—two genres that My Ticket Home always flirted with—are clawing their way back into the mainstream. Like a virus. Or a boomerang. Korn’s still kicking. Limp Bizkit somehow became ironic and cool again. Mudvayne is a thing people actively talk about.

So honestly, it’s not shocking that a band like My Ticket Home decided to rise from the ashes in 2025 of all years. Maybe they saw the signs. Maybe they missed the chaos. Maybe they just got bored. (And hey, fair.)

But here’s the catch. They haven’t exactly said what happens next. This could be a one-night-only, blink-and-you-miss-it kinda thing. Or it could be the start of something bigger. No tour announcements. No new music is coming winks. Just a single, sweaty show in Ohio.

What Even Is “Puke Rock” Anyway?

Okay, so let’s talk about this term for a second—puke rock. It’s what My Ticket Home called themselves back in the day, and to this day, it’s still one of the most chaotic genre labels ever thrown into the world.

Does it mean the music is disgusting? Maybe. Does it mean it’s aggressively in-your-face? Probably. But what it actually sounds like is a blend of metalcore, nü-metal, and a sprinkle of what if Deftones had a breakdown every song?.

It’s heavy. It’s sludgy. It’s sometimes weirdly catchy. And, yeah—it’s a bit gross. In a good way.

But Seriously. Should You Care?

That depends.

If you were deep into My Ticket Home’s 2017 record UnReal—yes, absolutely, start screaming. If you just casually remember them as that band who did that one song that one time, then, well, maybe keep them on your radar.

If you only listen to hyper-produced, modern metalcore with spotless production—yeah, this might not be your thing.

But honestly? The raw, no-frills nature of this comeback is what makes it so intriguing. No manufactured hype. No reunion package with VIP meet-and-greets. Just a band, a warehouse, and a bunch of people ready to throw down.

Final Thoughts (AKA, What Happens Next?)

Right now? It’s all speculation. Will they announce more shows? Will they drop new music? Will this be one of those “hey, we’re back”—plays one gig— “nevermind, we’re gone again” situations?

No one knows. But for now—February 15, Columbus, Ohio. That’s the date. That’s the place.

And if you’re into puke rock? (Or just chaos in general?) Maybe don’t miss it.

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