Long-time fan Vincenzo Barba (freshman-architectural engineering) said he has seen Taking Back Sunday perform three times.
"They bring more energy to the stage than any band I've ever seen," he said. "They never cease to amaze me. Every show has been a huge adrenaline rush because they really know how to get the crowd into their music."
Underoath, who hit the Modern Rock Top 40 last year with "Writing on the Walls," combines elements of post-hardcore, metalcore and emo.
The band has been described as both Christian and screamo, but frontman Spencer Chamberlain said he shies away from labeling the group's sound.
"When you start categorizing, you compare a band to other bands ... and it all starts to sound exactly alike," he said. "The whole point is to stick out. We usually just tell people we're a heavy band, but the best way to find out is to come see us."
Chamberlain said he thrives on live performances.
"We always make sure everyone participates and has a good time," he said. "We're just high-energy, and we have fun doing what we do. We're not going to stand up there and look like we're bored or taking precious time out of our days. For most of us, our favorite thing to do is actually performing."
Armor for Sleep, an alternative rock band, released its second album, What to Do When You are Dead, in 2005.
The four-member group is known for hits "Remember to Feel Real," "The Truth about Heaven" and "Car Underwater."
"Underoath and Armor for Sleep are both very talented bands, and I'm excited to see what they can bring to this concert," Barba said.
Punt said plans for the show began taking shape after the "very successful" All-American Rejects concert in early November.
"We had strong sales with similar artists, so we figured this would do well, too -- and it has been," he said. "They always say that you're as good as your last show, and this is a perfect example."
Punt said the number of seats available in the arena -- which will be set up theatre-style -- had to be increased due to student demand.
Ross Carpenter (freshman-psychology) said he is looking forward to his fourth Taking Back Sunday concert -- although he is disappointed he does not have floor tickets.
"The most important thing about Taking Back Sunday is their originality," he said. "Their sound is so original, and when they perform live it really comes out 200 times more. They get the crowd going like no one else I've ever seen."
Chamberlain said Underoath has performed with Taking Back Sunday numerous times, and he encouraged students to attend the show.
"They're just a good, solid bunch of dudes," he said. "I'm absolutely looking forward to this."
