Concerts Reviews
Korn Turn Rogers Arena Into a Nu-Metal Revival on Kanada Tour
On October 1, Vancouver’s Rogers Arena was packed with fans ready for a night of heaviness, nostalgia, and pure catharsis. Korn’s rolled into town for the last date of the Kanada Tour 2025, marking 32 years since the Bakersfield band first rewired heavy music with their self-titled debut. With Loathe and Gojira in the opening slots, the lineup promised no filler for the last night of this Canadian leg.
Liverpool’s Loathe opened with a storm of layered riffs and grinding grooves. Their brand of atmospheric heaviness veers from crushing to hypnotic, and it hooked the early crowd right away. By the end of their set, cheers rolled through the arena with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for bigger names. For many in the building, Loathe was a new discovery, and they left Vancouver with more than a few new converts.
Then came Gojira, and if Loathe cracked the ice, the French quartet shattered it. Bathed in pyro and smoke, they launched into their set with the kind of precision and ferocity that’s made them one of the most respected bands in modern metal. Frontman Joe Duplantier prowled the stage with volcanic intensity, his growls cutting through walls of sound that seemed big enough to shake the rafters. Flames shot skyward during “Flying Whales,” while “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” drew one of the loudest reactions of the night after their amazing Olympics 2024 performance. Duplantier’s defiant anti-fascist message only added weight to the moment.
But the night belonged to Korn. A black curtain cloaked the stage as the first rumble of “Blind” rolled out. Jonathan Davis asked the question he’s been asking audiences for decades: “Are you ready, Vancouver?” And Vancouver absolutely was. When the curtain dropped, the floor erupted into chaos with circle pits and bodies jumping. There is nothing like watching a bunch of people dressed up as corn in a mosh pit!
The setlist was built like a greatest hits package, mixing staples with deeper cuts. “Twist” and “Here to Stay” kept the energy pounding early, while “Got the Life” pulled the crowd back into the wild energy of the late ’90s. Davis moved between guttural roars and vulnerable melodies with ease.
Bagpipes signaled “Shoots and Ladders,” which morphed into a little bit of Metallica’s “One,” a mashup that drew cheers. Later, “Coming Undone” bled into Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” an unexpected twist that had every voice in Rogers Arena chanting along. These playful mashups kept the nostalgia from feeling stale, giving the set flashes of reinvention.
Visually, the show was a feast. Light beams swept the crowd during breakdowns, lasers hit like lightning, and the stage was constantly bathed in violent bursts of color. Davis, part preacher and part ringleader, stalked the stage with his trademark mic stand, while Munky and Brian “Head” Welch delivered riffs that felt as heavy as they did decades ago. If anything, the band leaned into the theatrical side of their catalog but still keeping the grit.
The encore was a masterclass in dynamics. It opened with “4U,” as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, a brief and tender reminder that Korn’s catalog isn’t just about rage, before plunging straight back into the darkness with “Falling Away From Me” and “Divine.” By the time “Freak on a Leash” detonated as the closer, the crowd was screaming along with Davis.
Walking out of Rogers Arena, ears ringing and shirts damp with sweat, it felt like a reunion with the soundtrack of adolescence for many in the room. Thirty-two years in, they haven’t softenedand have kept the heaviness that made them a household name in the first place.
Loathe brought discovery, Gojira brought fire, and Korn brought nostalgia. Together, the triple bill made Vancouver feel like the centre of the heavy music universe for one night.
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KORN
GOJIRA
LOATHE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
Concerts Reviews
The Offspring Bring ‘Supercharged World Tour” to Vancouver
Born in the *very* early 80’s, I was probably the perfect age to experience The Offspring when they hit it big. I remember when “Pretty Fly for a White Guy” was exploding, and “Why Don’t You Get a Job” was pretty much everywhere for a minute. Remember when Much Music was still a thing that featured music? But for me, the 90’s was the decade of punk/rock songs finding their way into video games and I can’t hear “All I Want” without thinking about Crazy Taxi. I think I played that game to hear that song! Probably not what the game designers had planned, but what do they care? I bought the damn game, take the win!
The Offspring launched 2026 by bringing their Supercharged World Tour to Canada earlier this month, with their second show here in Vancouver. The Offspring are one of those bands you think about when you think of 90’s punk. We just enjoyed Sum 41’s farewell tour last year, and while I hate that they’re gone, others carry on. We’ll never forget you, GOB! Supporting their new record brought their fans out in droves, packing Vancouver’s Rogers Arena.
The Offspring have no shortage of hits, and they rocked their way through them all. Their fans – liberty spikes front and center – had no opportunity to sit or rest from the moment the main attraction hit the stage. Tracks like “Bad Habit,” “Hammerhead,” and “Make It All Right” hit hard. Everyone knew the words, and everyone sang along. Often loudly. Proudly!
Check out our favorite photos of the night below!
Upcoming The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED WORLDWIDE in ‘26 Tour Dates:
Tue Jan 27 — Prince George, BC — CN Centre
Wed Jan 28 — Grande Prairie, AB — Bonnetts Energy Centre
Fri Jan 30 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
Sun Feb 01 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
Thu Feb 05 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre
Fri Feb 06 — Fargo, ND — FARGODOME
Sat Feb 07 — Sioux City, IA — Tyson Events Center
Tue Feb 10 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center
Wed Feb 11 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
Fri Feb 13 — Hamilton, ON — TD Coliseum
Sat Feb 14 — London, ON — Canada Life Place
Tue Feb 17 — Peterborough, ON — Peterborough Memorial Centre
Thu Feb 19 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre
Sat Feb 21 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Mon Feb 23 — Moncton, NB — Avenir Centre
Tue Feb 24 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
More information can be found at TheOffspring.com.
THE OFFSPRING
BAD RELIGION
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
Concerts Reviews
The Offspring Supercharge Victoria With A Night of Hits
The Offspring kicked off the Canadian leg of their Supercharged World Tour in Victoria on January 22, and from the jump, it felt like more than just another tour stop. For decades, they’ve stood tall in punk rock history, firmly planted on the genre’s Rushmore alongside Green Day, NOFX, and Bad Religion. They even helped spark the rise of one of Canada’s own legends, Sum 41. The timing of this tour couldn’t be better either, landing right after the release of Supercharged, an album that pulls together different eras of the band into one fast, loud, and familiar rush. With a fresh record to celebrate and a hit-stacked catalog that spans generations, it’s easy to see why thousands showed up to sell out the Save-On Foods Memorial Centre.
Even before stepping inside, the night already felt alive. Fans swarmed the area, and more than a few leaned fully into the fun, rocking full Pretty Fly Guy fits. Once inside, that energy expanded. What felt like hundreds instantly turned into thousands, and you could feel it was one of those passing the torch kind of nights. Fans who grew up blasting Smash, Self-Titled, and Ignition brought their kids along to experience the music that helped shape their own teenage years. It didn’t take long to realize this crowd was ready to go off. But before The Offspring hit the stage, punk royalty took over.
“We promised you we’d play here again Victoria, sorry it took us 25 years.” With that, Bad Religion had the room eating out of their hands. The Cali punk icons ripped straight into classics like “Punk Rock Song,” “Recipe For Hate,” and “American Jesus,” keeping the energy sky high from start to finish. Every song hit hard, every chorus was shouted back, and by the time they wrapped up, Victoria was fully primed for what was coming next.
Then, it was go time. The Offspring burst onto the stage and wasted no time, opening with “Come Out and Play.” The reaction was instant. Fans were on their feet in seconds, screaming every word and even belting out the guitar riff like it was second nature. There was no warm up period here, just straight chaos. Noodles made his presence felt without saying a word, flashing Abolish ICE on the back of his guitar, a quiet but powerful reminder of punk’s roots. Front and center, Dexter was unstoppable. Locked in, bursting with energy, and sounding every bit as sharp as he did in the 90s. Any doubts about whether he still had it were gone before the first song even ended.
The setlist was deep, stretching across 20 tracks and touching nearly every major chapter of the band’s career. Smash, Americana, Rise and Fall, and Supercharged all got their moment. Songs like “Bad Habit,” “Hammerhead,” and “Make It All Right” sent the crowd into full meltdown mode. Fans didn’t just sing along, they gave everything back, lyric for lyric, letting the band know exactly how much these songs have meant over the years. The Offspring also kept things unpredictable, tossing in covers that somehow fit perfectly into the madness. “Hey Jude,” “I Wanna Be Sedated,” and even “In the Hall of the Mountain King” popped up. One of the most powerful moments of the night came when Dex sat down at the piano for “Gone Away,” pulling the entire arena into a quiet, emotional pause that hit just as hard as the chaos.
As the night raced toward its finish line, things went nuclear. The final stretch was pure fan service in the best way possible. “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy),” sent the place into celebration mode, and when the encore rolled around with “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid,” before closing it all out with “Self Esteem,” the building was shaking. During “Far Kid,” a zeppelin balloon floated across the arena flashing the iconic “Dance Fucker Dance” line and the crowd happily obeyed. Confetti erupted during the final chorus, turning the moment into total chaos in the most perfect way. Between moments like that and the relentless energy these legends brought to the stage, it’s easy to understand how they’ve stayed at the top of the genre for so long. The Offspring gave Victoria a night it won’t soon forget, and if this was just the start of the Canadian run, the rest of the country is in for a wild ride.
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Upcoming The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED WORLDWIDE in ‘26 Tour Dates:
Sat Jan 24 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Sun Jan 25 — Kelowna, BC — Prospera Place
Tue Jan 27 — Prince George, BC — CN Centre
Wed Jan 28 — Grande Prairie, AB — Bonnetts Energy Centre
Fri Jan 30 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
Sun Feb 01 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
Thu Feb 05 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre
Fri Feb 06 — Fargo, ND — FARGODOME
Sat Feb 07 — Sioux City, IA — Tyson Events Center
Tue Feb 10 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center
Wed Feb 11 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
Fri Feb 13 — Hamilton, ON — TD Coliseum
Sat Feb 14 — London, ON — Canada Life Place
Tue Feb 17 — Peterborough, ON — Peterborough Memorial Centre
Thu Feb 19 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre
Sat Feb 21 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Mon Feb 23 — Moncton, NB — Avenir Centre
Tue Feb 24 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
More information at TheOffspring.com.
THE OFFSPRING
All Photo Credit: Marquise Monno