Category Archives: Heavy Metal

Day three at CityFolk Music Festival had the rock and roll fans up on their feet all night long and from the very first beat, set the incredible energy for the remainder of the evening. The lineup hosted very versatile styles of music, and contained something for everyone that was sure to leave fans going home stuck with a smile on their face.

Rob Zombie / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

Rob Zombies “Freaks On Parade” Tour touched down in Toronto on Wednesday September 6th at Budweiser Stage. It was full of Zombie freaks and fanatics who mostly all could have passed as performers as the walking dead had all made their way to see the show.

Rob Zombie / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

It appeared that Rob was the general and the crowd was his army of the dead for the evening, a dedicated fanbase to say the least. Starting off with theatrics across the stage Zombie and his band captured the army at first glance, setting the tone right off the top with “The Triumph Of King Freak, Dead City Radio and the Gods of Supertown and Feel So Numb”.

Rob Zombie / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

A very interesting stage to boot with the band as it moved with the artists on deck. A lot of work and preparation went into their stage attire as you could see, so one could only image how the performance went, amazing if you were wondering. Catch this tour as there are many dates left at LiveNation.

Alice Cooper / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

The world famous entertainer Alice Cooper and his band on their 59th year touring the sun seemed to have a party on stage as they took the stage right before Rob. The class act entertainer doesn’t seem to be slowing down with a tone of shows and tours already under his belt this year alone after just spending some time on tour with Motley Crue and Def Leppard, if there’s a stage a crowd, Alice will entertain.

Alice Cooper / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

Alice Cooper / Photographer Elliott Deseure

Starting off the show with hits like No More Mr Nice Guy, I’m Eighteen, Under My Wheels and Billion Dollar Baby, safe to say it was a night of hits. You can’t forget songs like Feed My Frankenstein, Poison and Schools out which of course made the setlist.

Alice Cooper / Photographer Elliott Deseure / Budweiser Stage

Cooper of course known for his theatrics on stage from being tied up in a straitjacket to having Frankenstein join him on stage, all 15 feet of him tall. And yes even being dragged to the guillotine and having his head… All makes for a fun night to get away in the city with friends or family for an amazing night out, always 10/10!

Alice Cooper / Photographer Elliott Deseure

Alice Cooper / Photographer Elliott Deseure

Richard Patrick Filter / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

Starting off the evening was a band from Cleveland Ohio that goes by Filter with Richard Patrick leading the charge. You know the band that has that famous hit “Take A Picture” that makes it’s way into everyone’s playlist.

Al Jourgensen Ministry / photographer Elliott Deseure / Budweiser Stage

Jonathan Radtke Filter / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

They were very entertaining as the crowd started to grow and the band fed off of it as you could hear the Amphitheatre get louder and louder.

Filter / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

Al Jourgensen Ministry / photographer Elliott Deseure / Budweiser Stage

Second off the bill was Ministry, and the crowd roared. The pace for the night had increased and sooner than you knew it you were in hyperdrive. It was a different kind of fan expirience for some of the Alice patrons but everyone was head banging before you knew it.

Ministry / photographer Elliott Deseure / Budweiser Stage

Heavy metal was alive and well, and the odd fan got lucky with a drum stick thrown their way or guitar pick from one of the madmen on stage. Touring since the 80’s, Ministry know how to entertain their fans as they originate from the hard working class of Chicago. You should definitely catch this tour if it stops on your city, 4 top notch acts for the price of one, who could beat that?

Geno Lenardo Ministry / Budweiser Stage / Photographer Elliott Deseure

After two shows with smaller turnouts (Rod Stewart and Alabama) The Smashing Pumpkins and special guests the Rival Sons and Interpol pack Canadian Tire Centre for a night of unapologetic hard rock.

Saturday night at The King Of Clubs in Columbus, Ohio was a night of fantastic tribute bands! The all-ages show featured headliner The Iron Maidens who I had not yet seen but came highly recommended and they certainly did not disappoint!

The Iron Maidens perform at The King Of Clubs in Columbus, Ohio on 7/8/23

Since 2001, these ladies have thrilled fans as the “worlds only female tribute to Iron Maiden.” The current line-up consists of Kirsten Rosenberg (“Bruce Chickinson”) – lead vocals, Linda McDonald (“Nikki McBurrain”) – drums, backing vocals ,Wanda Ortiz (“Steph Harris”) – bass, backing vocals, Nikki Stringfield (“Davina Murray”) – guitars, backing vocals and Courtney Cox (“Adriana Smith”) – guitars, backing vocals.

The Iron Maidens perform at The King Of Clubs in Columbus, Ohio on 7/8/23

Definitely check out The Iron Maidens when they roll into town – tour dates to the end of the year are below. Check out their website HERE in case dates are added (and support the band by buying lots of merch).

The night’s entertainment also featured a high energy set by Penntera from Carlisle, PA. These guys are a tribute band to, you guessed it, Pantera.

Plus, Central Ohio’s Hybrid Nation opened the night and whipped up the crowd with a combination of original rock songs and Ronnie James Dio/Black Sabbath covers.

Check out the following slideshow images by O’Rock Photos of all the bands:

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On Wednesday night, Vancouver was lucky enough to be the third Canadian stop on the annual Decibel Magazine Tour.

Hailed as the longest-running Metal tour in North America, this prolific showcase has brought bands like Obituary, Morbid Angel and Enslaved to cities across the continent for over ten years.

Cattle Decapitation- Vancouver – Vogue Theatre June 2023 – Paradox VisualsCattle Decapitation- Vancouver – Vogue Theatre June 2023 – Paradox Visuals

The 2023 tour perfectly blended black and death metal with its lineup consisting of Dark Funeral, Cattle Decapitation, along with up-and-coming heavy-hitters 200 Stab Wounds and Black Braid.

Between the crushing atmospherics, gruesome vocals, and downright nasty riffs, there was little room for any disappointment.

Highlights included: Black Braid’s culturally rich performance that was both beautiful and educational. As they wove traditional indigenous instruments, songs, and storytelling throughout raw and atmospheric black metal soundscapes.

200 Stab Wounds never fail to put on a brutal set with tight instrumentation and neck-breaking riffs, this band is a real testament to the new wave of Death Metal and just how tough it is.

Black Braid- Vancouver – Vogue Theatre June 2023 – Paradox VisualsCattle Decapitation- Vancouver – Vogue Theatre June 2023 – Paradox Visuals

Obviously, Cattle Decapitation was just insane. Travis Ryan is otherworldly live, foaming at the mouth and creating noises no human should be able to. It’s not just Ryan that makes this band hard to believe, but every member is a tenacious beast with their instrument – all coming together to form one wretched conglomerate of sound that is honestly mind-boggling to bear witness to.

Sadly, I had to depart before Dark Funeral hit the stage. But, I was lucky enough to catch them back in November wit Cattle Decapitation, and I know for a fact they are a band everyone must see at least once.

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