Irish indie rock came to The Great Hall Friday, as The Coronas and Róisín O played to a friendly crowd.
Voivod And Prong Co-Headline A Night Of Metal In Vancouver
The Commodore Ballroom became ground zero for a metal meltdown on Thursday, as Prong and Voivod unleashed a sonic onslaught that left the crowd reeling and hungry for more.
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From the moment Prong kicked off with “The Descent,” it was clear that tonight was going to be a wild ride. Each riff was like a punch to the gut, while tracks like “Unconditional” and “Disbelief” had the crowd in a frenzy of headbanging and fist-pumping.
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But it wasn’t all about their hits; Prong also treated the audience to some unexpected surprises, including a wicked cover of Killing Joke’s “Seeing Red” and their adored rendition of Rush’s “Working Man”.
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As the set continued with relentless energy, tracks like “Broken Peace” and “Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck” kept the momentum at full throttle, leaving no doubt that Prong was in top form.
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As if the crowd wasn’t already whipped into a frenzy, Canadian metal titans, Voivod, took the stage and cranked the intensity up to eleven.
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Launching into 1987’s “Killing Technology” they delivered a musical assault that was as mind-bending as it was relentless. With their signature blend of thrash-striken prog, Voivod proved why they’re legends of the genre.
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Newly reimagined tracks like “Fix My Heart” showcased their ability to still execute intricate melodies while classics like “Voivod” and the ever feral “Condemed To The Gallows” highlighted the band’s most bone-crushing riffs, leaving fans rabid.
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As the night came to a close, it was clear that both Prong and Voivod left an undeniable mark on the Commodore Ballroom, not unlike the first time they shared that stage back in the early 90s’.
Ministry Unleashes Industrial Metal Fury
Venue: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton AB
Date: March 6, 2024
Entering Midway Music Hall, anticipation buzzed like a live wire in the air. The crowd, a mix of seasoned metalheads and new converts to the genre, knew they were in for a night of relentless sonic assault. Ministry, the legendary pioneers of industrial metal, was about to take the stage, and the energy was palpable.
Life Of The Party Saturday Night At The Liquored Up Tour
On Saturday March 02, 2024, three incredible artists took to the stage at the Beanfield Theatre in Montreal. They came from different parts of Canada to perform some of their hottest hits for the couple of hundred country enthusiasts that showed up
Brett Kissel packs Algonquin Commons Theatre as the Compass Tour visits Ottawa
Normally Ottawa can expect a visit from Brett Kissel at least once a year but Thursday’s visit was the first since Brett had to cancel his spring 2022 visit to TD Place due to vocal issues. There were no vocal issues to be found on Thursday as Brett was back in fine form much to the delight of a sold out Algonquin Commons Theatre, hot on the heels of a JUNO Award nomination.
Pantera and Lamb of God Get Loud at Scotiabank Arena
Pantera and openers Lamb of God and S.N.A.F.U. brought their brands of chugging, screaming metal, and double bass drumming that shook the earth.
Strumbellas give Montreal an unforgettable performance
On a crisp February evening, at the Beanfield Theater in Montreal, the stage came alive with the vibrant melodies of Indie Rock icons, The Strumbellas. Setting the mood for the night was the soulful country tunes of Dom Louis, making it a captivating musical experience.
Heating up a cold Ottawa night with City and Colour and Nathaniel Rateliff
According to his between-song chatter, Dallas Green (aka City and Colour) has trouble convincing American bands that it’s worth the border hassles to play in Canada. But after the warm welcome Canada has given his month-long, cross-country tour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, I imagine that at least that one American band will be happy to return.
Explosive Latin Fusion: Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull Ignite Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena
In a blazing showcase of Latin music mastery, Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena was set alight as Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull took center stage, delivering a night of pulsating beats and infectious energy that left the audience in awe.
Strumbellas Picked Up Our Spirits
The Strumbellas rolled into The Midway in Edmonton for a Valentines date and the place was jumping. It was unseasonably warm outside and they delivered the heat inside.
