On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Montreal fans packed MTELUS for an unforgettable night as W.A.S.P. brought their ‘Album One Alive’ Tour to town. This tour celebrates the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking self-titled debut album by performing it in its entirety, start to finish. Opening the night was Armored Saint, delivering a powerhouse performance to set the stage.
Jinjer Delivers Another Unparalleled Concert Experience at The Danforth Music Hall
A typical night on The Danforth for many, but a night of otherworldly metal for others. Iconic Toronto landmark The Danforth Music Hall served as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night of crowd surfing and moshing as Jinjer performed their Toronto show on the closing leg of The North American 2024 Tour.
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’.
Sepultura and Kreator Bring Metal Mayhem to Vancouver
Last week fans at the Commodore Ballroom closed out the month of May with a night of metal mayhem, thanks to Sepultura, Kreator, Death Angel and Spirit World.
It’s been several years since both Kreator and Sepultura visited Vancouver, and they did not disappoint. Both bands were equipped with stacked setlists, riddled with hits and new material, along with fierce energy and tenacious instrumentation.
From coaxing circle pits to promoting walls of death and egging on crowd-surfers, the fans were feral and did whatever the band told them to, it was amazing to see!
NOTHING MORE Live at the Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada, was alive with energy as the alternative rock band Nothing More took to the stage to deliver an unforgettable performance.
Iron Kingdom Keep It Steel at Vancouver album release show
Canadian Heavy Metallers, Iron Kingdom, celebrated the release of their latest full-length record with a night of riffs at Vancouver’s Wise Hall earlier this month.
Known for their ability to echo the sounds of the metal forefathers (Iron Maiden, Judas Preist), Iron Kingdom put on a show to remember for battle vest adorning metal heads across the Lower Mainland.
From thundering drum solos and insatiable shredding, to choreographed stage moves and fantasy-laden lyrics, the band’s performance was tighter than the leather pants they wore.
Feeding off the energy of the fans that packed the venue, the band ripped through their set with precision, playing highlights from the new record ‘The Blood Of Creation’ and their entire discography.
The new album is now available to purchase on the band’s website.
Set List:
Tides Of Desolation
Sheathe The Sword
Queen Of The Crystal Throne
Hunter And Prey
Witching Hour
In The Grip Of Nightmares
Primordial
The Blood Of Creation
White Wolf
Voodoo Queen
Encore:
Road Warriors
Flight Of The Warrior
Osyron: New Wave Of Prog Metal
These days there is a lot of new music being released and it’s becoming harder to stand above the noise. A new form of metal is also being created, part symphonic, part thrash, part power and a huge dash of NWOBHM thrown in for good measure. Well up on this list is Osyron.
PHOTOS: Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage, Spiritbox and Fit For An Autopsy Conquer Vancouver
Vancouver’s UBC Thunderbird Arena was shaken to life this long weekend, thanks to a stacked lineup of some of metal’s heaviest hitters of the modern millennia.
As if a night headlined by the southern brutes in Lamb of God, backed by the iconic Killswitch Engage wasn’t enough to get Vancouverites headbanging to the point of whiplash — up-and-coming deathcore act Fit For An Autopsy and the return BC’s own, Spiritbox, left us all sore and smiling for Thanksgiving Monday.
From breakdowns and blast beats to gutturals and near operatics, Lamb Of God’s ‘Omens’ tour kick-off, had everything a metalhead of any age could wish for. The pyrotechnics, strobes, stage banter, and hit-spattered setlists, were the cherries on top of a perfectly hellish evening.
Finland’s Amorphis rolls through Mavericks
Finnish legends Amorphis hit up Ottawa’s Mavericks recently. Currently on world tour in support of their new album ‘Queen of Time’, the band has been leaving a path of destruction in their wake.
Mokomokai and Cross Dog invade House of Targ
Saturday, September 14th there was an invasion at the House of Targ. Peterborough’s Mokomokai and CrossDog rolled into town to lay down some good old fashion heavy metal and punk rock and roll.
