On a warmish March 17, 2024, Saint Patrick’s Day, the MTelus came alive with energy to a sold-out venue for an industrial rock extravaganza featuring a trifecta of iconic bands from the 80s. Front Line Assembly, representing Vancouver, Canada, Gary Numan from UK, and Ministry hailing from Chicago, IL, USA. Ministry, touring for their latest album “HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES” released on March 1st, 2024, delivered a dynamic performance blending new releases with timeless classics.
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.
Freak Parade in Toronto Harbor
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
Ministry announces an all-star guest lineup for North American tour.
Ministry’s provocateur-in-chief Al Jourgensen has assembled an ultra-cool number of all-star guest musicians for the band’s 2018 North American tour that kicks off March 22 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. The tour is in support of the band’s upcoming album, AmeriKKKant, set for a March 9 release (Nuclear Blast).
Amnesia Rockfest unveils Monster Line-Up for 10th Anniversary
More than 100 bands including System Of A Down, Linkin Park, The Offspring and Snoop Dogg
