Hinder in Columbus

About Hinder

Hinder came up in the mid-2000s Oklahoma hard rock scene with a sound that split the difference between post-grunge heaviness and radio-friendly hooks. They broke through with 'Lips of an Angel' in 2006, a song that somehow managed to be about infidelity while getting stuck in your head for days. The band built a steady touring career through the late 2000s and 2010s, releasing albums that leaned into the melodic side of hard rock without completely abandoning the heavier elements. Their appeal was always straightforward: solid riffs, singalong choruses, and lyrics about relationships and regret that resonated with the Creed and Nickelback crowd. They never became huge, but they maintained a solid fanbase of people who appreciated straightforward hard rock that didn't require a decoder ring.

Hinder shows are built around their catalog of radio hits. Crowds know every word to 'Lips of an Angel' and the band feeds off that recognition. Energy is steady rather than explosive—lots of singing along, standard rock setlist pacing. They're reliable, unpretentious, and exactly what you'd expect.

Known for Lips of an Angel, Better Than Me, Use Me, Catch Me When I Fall, Without You

Hinder + Columbus

Hinder rolled through Columbus in November 2017 at Alrosa Villa, running through a setlist that hit the full spectrum of their catalog. They opened with the grinding riff of "All American Nightmare" and kept the energy moving through "Intoxicated" and "What Ya Gonna Do." The deeper cuts landed hard—"King of the Letdown" and "2 Sides of Me" gave the room something to chew on beyond the obvious moves. "Better Than Me" and "Lips of an Angel" anchored the set as the songs most people came for, but it was "Get Stoned" that sent them out, a closing choice that felt right for a band comfortable in their own skin. That Alrosa Villa show was lean and purposeful, the kind of evening where a touring rock band just does the job.

Hinder in Columbus News

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• Staind bringing ‘Break the Cycle’ 25th anniversary tour to Upstate NY: When, where, tickets Syracuse.com · Feb 3, 2026
• STAIND Announces 'Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour' With SEETHER, HOOBASTANK And HINDER BLABBERMOUTH.NET · Feb 3, 2026
• Hinder: Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026 The Columbus Dispatch · Nov 22, 2025

Live Music in Columbus

Columbus has always had a soft spot for guitar-driven rock that doesn't apologize for itself. The city's venue landscape—from mid-sized theaters to smaller clubs—has fostered a scene that respects the craft of the riff and doesn't demand irony as an entry fee. Bands like Hinder, built on straightforward hard rock mechanics, find solid ground here. The crowd tends to know the material and doesn't need much else.

Columbus road trip to see Hinder?

Stay in German Village, where the restored brick townhouses and tree-lined streets feel like an actual neighborhood rather than a tourist zone. Dinner at Harvest Bistro on High Street for refined American food done without fuss. Spend the afternoon at the Columbus Museum of Art, then walk through the Short North corridor—the gallery district has real energy without feeling manufactured. Catch the show at Nationwide Arena, then grab drinks at Drinkery in German Village for something low-key.