Musicians react to Underoath's triumphant return

March 21, 2016

On March 13, Underoath performed their first show in nearly three years. For original drummer Aaron Gillespie, it was his first time on stage with the band in seven years.

Over the weekend, UO performed at both Self-Help and So What?! festivals alongside numerous other acts, including A Day To Remember, Saosin and the Devil Wears Prada.

Video: Reinventing their exit: Watch Underoath reunite, bring the house down

Various musicians throughout the scene have shared their approval of Underoath’s triumphant return. Head below to see what members of your favorite bands had to say.

Gillespie has been nominated for Best Drummer at this year APMAs. Cast your vote now!

The Beartooth dudes tell it like it is:

One thing every band in this music scene has in common, is that Underoath is way better than any of us ever will be.

— Beartooth (@BEARTOOTHband) March 21, 2016

We're just a bunch of happy dudes. pic.twitter.com/2MBLdk2inw

— Beartooth (@BEARTOOTHband) March 20, 2016

The Word Alive's Luke Holland and I See Stars' Devin Oliver were taken back to better times:

@UnderoathBand was one of the best bands I've ever seen live. @LukeHolland and I were 13 all over again

— Devin Oliver (@devinoliver) March 21, 2016

Telle Smith was STOKED:

FUCK @UnderoathBand is still the best band that has ever existed in our scene. Crowd is proof of it tonight. Don't let the go away again

— DARK MATTER TELLE (@tellesmith) March 21, 2016

Silent Planet got down just like the rest of us:

Just crowdsurfed to “Dangerous Business…”Childhood dreams happening tonight. Thank you So What Music Festival and Underoath and everyone who sang with us today.

Posted by Silent Planet on Sunday, March 20, 2016

'68 opened Underoath's second show back:

Last night was a real treat! #UOrebirth #theyare68

Thanks @UnderoathBand for the invite. pic.twitter.com/OxULfJU8Hx

— Josh Scogin (@thejoshscogin) March 17, 2016

The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams loves Underoath just as much as we do:

Thanks for the shoutout, you great fellows @UnderoathBand.

— Daniel Williams (@xcadaverx) March 21, 2016

Seeing Underoath return to the stage was an important moment for Stray From The Path:

Underoath was unbelievable tonight. Been a long time since a band made me feel that way. Great day. Thanks @sowhatmusicfest for having us

— Stray From The Path (@strayfromdapath) March 21, 2016

Sky of Issues checked them out at Self-Help: