Weezer Powers Through Personal Crisis with Electric Coachella 2025 Set
Weezer took the stage at Coachella 2025 on Saturday, April 12, delivering a high-energy performance just days after bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren, was involved in a serious incident with law enforcement. Despite the emotional weight, the band remained focused on the music, treating fans to a 12-song set packed with alt-rock staples and a bold cover of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” Watch the clip below.
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A Setlist Rooted in Nostalgia
Performing inside the Mojave Tent, Weezer leaned into the nostalgia, spotlighting tracks from their iconic 1994 debut, often called the “Blue Album.” Their setlist blended old-school anthems with 2000s-era favorites, delivering crowd-pleasers such as:
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“My Name Is Jonas”
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“Hash Pipe”
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“Pork and Beans”
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“Undone – The Sweater Song”
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“Island in the Sun”
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“The Good Life”
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“Perfect Situation”
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“Surf Wax America”
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“Beverly Hills”
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“Enter Sandman” (Metallica cover)
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“Say It Ain’t So”
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“Buddy Holly”
The unexpected cover of “Enter Sandman” electrified the crowd, serving as a tribute to metal giants Metallica and showcasing Weezer’s genre-spanning prowess.
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Silence on Stage, Emotion in the Air
The performance followed a troubling event in Los Angeles, where Jillian Lauren was shot and taken into custody on April 8. Authorities reported she pointed a firearm at police during a search related to a hit-and-run investigation. She was hospitalized with minor injuries and later released on a $1 million bond.
Though the band made no direct reference to the incident during the show, frontman Rivers Cuomo took a moment to acknowledge the moment’s emotional intensity, telling the audience, “It feels so good to get out here with you guys and let out these emotions.”
What’s Next: Kilby Block Party 2025
The band’s festival calendar is far from over. Weezer is slated to headline the Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 17, 2025. For this performance, they plan to play the Blue Album from start to finish—a rare treat for longtime fans. The festival’s roster also includes acts like St. Vincent, Toro y Moi, and Black Country, New Road.
For tickets and lineup details, visit the official Kilby Block Party website.
Weezer covers “Enter Sandman” by Metallica at #Coachella2025
Via @jeffmillerla pic.twitter.com/nq7BSG6zL8
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 12, 2025
