Oasis Comes to Town with Reunion Tour, Making a Stop at MetLife Stadium

Oasis concert at Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada on September 5th 2008. Courtesy of Anirudh Koul via Flickr

In 1991, the Manchester-based Britpop band, Oasis, made their debut. With the success of their 1994 debut album, “Definitely Maybe,” followed by their 1995 best-selling album, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” Oasis became a huge hit. 

Rooting themselves deeply in British culture, they differentiated themselves from popular American bands at the time, such as Nirvana, Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others.

Upon their debut, Oasis made being British the focus of their group identity and released original music with a unique style, solidifying them as the frontrunners of the Britpop genre. Quickly, their fanbase grew, and hundreds of thousands of people were able to connect with their music.

Sadly, good things don’t last forever, and in 2009, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the two remaining original members of Oasis, called it quits on the band. Their disagreements and constant feuding would continue for years until there was an eventual shift in their dynamic as a band. 

The 2000s would mark a change in Liam Gallagher’s ability to contribute; his voice became more raspy and prevented him from singing like he used to. Noel Gallagher, who stood as the lead guitarist, began to take on more of the singing role, replacing his brother in many songs. Tension continued to grow between the brothers until the eventual split in 2009. 

What seemed like the definitive end to Oasis in 2009 was turned around last summer. In August 2024, after teasing a potential reunion, the band finally made their big announcement: Oasis was coming back with a huge tour. 

Some fans felt skeptical about the return of the band, since over a decade had passed, and they felt that the brothers were bound to end up disagreeing and feuding again. However, the reunion was real and continues to run successfully. On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Oasis played at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

“It was a concert unlike any other,” said Daniel Mejia, who attended the concert. “They played practically every hit they have, and when they played ‘Supersonic,’ I started crying.” 

“It was nice to hear that Liam sounds better now, especially after so long,” Mejia added. “Oasis 2025 is objectively the best [comeback] tour. No other band made such an amazing comeback like this, and I’m glad I’m alive to see it.”

Oasis’ return was something that nobody expected, but it was a much-needed one after so long. Even today, Oasis stands as a unique band that continues to do its own thing. Their return in 2025 shows us that rock isn’t dead, and it never will be.