You might be hearing the name for the first time, but you'll probably recognise the voice almost instantly: in a single chorus it leaps from a fragile, almost pop melody into the sound of a chainsaw and back again. That's Courtney LaPlante, and the Spiritbox Prague concert will bring her live to Forum Karlín on 25 September 2026. And here's a detail most people don't know: this band didn't make its name by grinding through club tours - quite the opposite. Spiritbox turned down touring, built their audience online from a small island off the Canadian coast, and still managed to land three consecutive Grammy nominations in just a few years. They won't be arriving in Prague alone, either.

If you already know the band, the lineup for the evening will please you. And if you don't, stick around: this isn't just another set of metal names on a poster, but one of the most interesting stories in heavy music today.

Spiritbox Prague: when, where, and with whom

The Spiritbox Prague concert takes place on Friday 25 September 2026 at Forum Karlín, and it won't be a solo show. Ukrainian Jinjer and American Dying Wish will join as special guests, meaning the evening covers several different corners of modern metal.

Mark the date: Friday 25 September 2026, venue Forum Karlín, Prague. The exact start time, up-to-date information, and a link to tickets can be found on the event page Spiritbox at Forum Karlín. Tickets are sold by official partner Ticketmaster.

The lineup is worth breaking down on its own. Alongside headliners Spiritbox, the bill features Jinjer and Dying Wish. A detail every genre fan will notice: all three bands are fronted by a female vocalist. Courtney LaPlante, Tatiana Shmailyuk, and Emma Boster. In metal, where a woman behind the microphone is still more the exception than the rule, this evening carries an unusual significance - and yet it's no novelty act, but three bands that dominate their respective genres.

Who are Spiritbox and why are people still talking about them

Spiritbox are a Canadian band that went from a home-recorded EP to festival headliner status in just a few years. The key is a combination that doesn't work for most: brutality and atmosphere within a single song.

Spiritbox were founded in 2017 by vocalist Courtney LaPlante and guitarist Mike Stringer, a married couple who had previously struggled through the metalcore band iwrestledabearonce. When their former band dissolved, they moved to Vancouver Island and started from scratch with their own music. That's where their unorthodox strategy comes from: on their debut Eternal Blue from 2021, the Canadian four-piece paired crushing riffs with hints of synth-pop, prog rock, and R&B, becoming one of the most-watched heavy bands of the decade without having worn themselves out on the road first.

The breakthrough came in 2020 with the single "Holy Roller". The Spiritbox sound can't be pinned to a single box, and that's intentional. LaPlante, 36, handles both guttural screams and heartfelt clean singing, and it's exactly that wide palette the band keeps pushing forward. Guitarist and husband Mike Stringer calls her an "encyclopedia of music", and the pair reportedly operate with a long-standing open approach: if we enjoy it and it clicks, we'll probably put it out. That versatility is what makes their concert something different from an hour of monotonous screaming.

The accolades beyond Grammy confirm this isn't marketing hype. In August 2024 the band received the Best International Artist award at the Heavy Music Awards. And for fans who follow the details: Spiritbox also recently earned their first RIAA Gold certification for breakthrough single "Circle With Me".

Tsunami Sea and three consecutive Grammy nominations

The second album Tsunami Sea confirmed that the first success was no fluke, and brought Spiritbox their third consecutive Grammy nomination. The vocalist speaks openly about how few women have ever appeared in the metal category at all.

Tsunami Sea was released on 7 March 2025 via Pale Chord and Rise Records, debuting at number one on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart and at number 26 on the Billboard 200. It was the band's second number one on the hard rock chart, following Eternal Blue in 2021. The album sold 22,000 equivalent units in its first week, of which 16,000 came from physical sales and 10,000 on vinyl, landing it at number three on the vinyl chart. The lead singles are the crushing "Soft Spine" and the more melodic "Perfect Soul" - exactly the two faces that keep people talking about the band.

And the Grammy story? "Soft Spine" earned the band their third consecutive nomination in the Best Metal Performance category, following "Jaded" in 2024 and "Cellar Door" in 2025. The Best Metal Performance category has existed since 1990. At the ceremony in February 2026 Spiritbox also performed their nominated track, but the award itself went to Turnstile, who took home Best Metal Performance. Coming to Prague, then, are neither newcomers nor fresh winners, but a band that has spent three years at the very top of the genre and is still waiting for that trophy.

Jinjer: metal as the voice of a country at war

Jinjer are a Ukrainian band that has grown into one of the most respected names in modern metal over recent years, and their story goes beyond the music itself.

Jinjer are from Donetsk and are fronted by vocalist Tatiana Shmailyuk. They formed in 2008 and blend metalcore with groove metal, progressive elements, and djent. Their journey has a weightier dimension, too: the band had to leave Donetsk after 2014, when conflict broke out in eastern Ukraine. When their home then fell under full-scale Russian invasion, they began performing as informal ambassadors for their country, drawing attention to events back home. Shmailyuk's voice, which switches between screaming and clean singing, carries more than just lyrics. In a support slot of this calibre, you'll be watching a band that could easily headline its own tour elsewhere.

Dying Wish: the Portland fist that Spiritbox know from the road

Dying Wish are a generation younger, an American metalcore band that will warm the room up properly - and they already have a shared stint with Spiritbox behind them.

Dying Wish are from Portland, Oregon, and are fronted by vocalist Emma Boster. There's an interesting connection to today's headliners: from April 2025, Dying Wish served as the support act for Spiritbox on their Tsunami Sea tour. The audience at Forum Karlín can expect a well-rehearsed pairing, not a random addition to the poster.

Their most recent album shows how far they've come. Flesh Stays Together, the band's third studio album, was released on 26 September 2025 via SharpTone and produced by Will Putney. It sounds darker, more nihilistic, and more reflective than before, and Emma Boster's voice is its main weapon. Her venomous, raspy screams alternate with rich, deep clean singing, and that contrast is what creates the hooks that stick. Anyone who arrives on time won't have to worry about a dull warm-up.

Forum Karlín and what to expect from the evening

Forum Karlín is one of Prague's most modern venues, with a reputation for excellent acoustics that suits this lineup perfectly. Expect a long evening with three bands, so it pays to arrive early.

A few specifics about the venue. The standing capacity of the hall is up to 3,000 people. Forum Karlín first opened its doors to music fans on 11 June 2014, with a concert by American group Nine Inch Nails. The hall stands on the grounds of the historic Českomoravská Kolben Daněk factory, and Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill played a significant role in its architectural design. The acoustics aren't just marketing - the hall was built with live performance in mind, so even the roar from the stage stays clear and defined.

With three bands on the bill, the programme typically starts earlier and runs at a tight pace. Always check the exact times on the event page and with the promoter, as they can shift for multi-band evenings. With Spiritbox, expect a visually strong show - the band is known for elaborate music videos and a polished lighting production, which pays off handsomely in a venue with good acoustics and a large stage. And down at the front it will get wild; a moshpit is simply part of a show of this calibre.

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Frequently asked questions

When and where are Spiritbox playing in Prague?

Spiritbox will perform on Friday 25 September 2026 at Forum Karlín in Prague. Details and a link to tickets can be found on the event page.

Who will perform as support acts?

Ukrainian Jinjer and American Dying Wish will appear as special guests. Dying Wish also supported Spiritbox on the Tsunami Sea tour, so this is a well-rehearsed pairing.

What genre do Spiritbox play?

Spiritbox combine metalcore and progressive metal with djent, electronics, and atmospheric passages. The defining element is Courtney LaPlante's voice, which moves from melody to crushing screams.

Have Spiritbox won a Grammy yet?

Not as of the concert date. The band has collected nominations in the Best Metal Performance category three years running, for "Jaded", "Cellar Door", and "Soft Spine". The award for 2026 ultimately went to Turnstile.

How many people does Forum Karlín hold?

The hall holds up to 3,000 people standing. It opened in 2014 and is known for its quality acoustics, which were designed with live performance in mind.

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