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Gallery – GWAR at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC
On March 20th, heavy metal band GWAR brought their ‘Age of Befuddlement’ tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC.
Here is what GWAR lead singer Blöthar The Berserker had this to say about the impending trek to Canada: “The Invasion of Canada is nigh. We will start our campaign to bring befuddlement to the masses in the cultured and forward thinking American South, and from there, we will launch a coast-to-coast attack on the Great White North, leaving a swath of destruction not seen since the War of 1812. Stopping only to get high in the Pacific Northwest, we will dive directly into the gaping hole of the donut, the American Midwest, before gracing the Dirty South and ending again on the filthy streets of Baltimore! I wonder if we can score crack in the ‘City that Reads.’ Are You Not Befuddled?”
Seeing and photographing has been on my bucket list for a while and I was not disappointed! As expected, it got a bit bloody last night. But before we arrived to this point, American Fuming Mouth and Canadian Cancer Bats opened the night and delivered incredibly high-energy sets that won the crowd over.
Then it was time for “The Blood Of Gods”, Gwar who transformed an ordinary night into a blood-soaked spectacle of metal mayhem. Anticipation crackled through the air, fueled by the promise of gallons of gore and sonic assault.
As the crowd swelled within the packed venue, the ominous strains of Black Sabbath‘s “War Pigs” set the stage for the impending chaos. Then, like a thunderous onslaught, GWAR exploded onto the stage, led by the formidable Blöthar the Berserker, whose commanding presence seized the audience’s attention from the first guttural roar. With relentless energy, GWAR tore through a setlist that was as brutal as it was electrifying, delivering fan favorites like “I’ll Be Your Monster” and “Immortal Corruptor” with ferocious intensity. The stage became a battleground, drenched in blood as the band unleashed their signature torrents upon the ecstatic crowd, leaving no soul untouched by the carnage.
Despite the chaos and carnage, there was an undeniable sense of camaraderie among the fans, united by their shared love of the macabre and the metal. As the night drew to a close, the crowd, including me, spilled out into the streets, drenched in blood yet wearing the satisfied smiles of those who had witnessed something truly glorious.
Check out the night’s galleries below!
GWAR
CANCER BATS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Holly Humberstone Brings ‘Cruel World’ Tour to Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On June 25th, English indie-pop singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone brought her Cruel World North American Tour to a sold-out Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.
After Humberstone enthralled the Commodore with her emotional and delicate vocals and created a warm atmosphere, keeping it personal, sharing stories with the audience.
The Grantham native is touring in support of her newest album, Cruel World, of which we got a sneak peek of during her performance at All Things Go early June. While her music remains deeply introspective, the new material carries a greater sense of confidence, shifting between quiet vulnerability and soaring choruses that the audience, getting to hear it live for the first time, can’t help but sing along.
Mixing songs into the set from Cruel World, Humberstone performed the instantly catchy “White Noise,” the gothic-inspired “Die Happy,” and fan favourite “To Love Somebody,” among many other tunes.
Throughout the night, she also sprinkled in career-defining tracks like “Falling Asleep At The Wheel,” “Scarlett,” “Deep End,” and “The Walls Are Way Too Thin”.
Holly Humberstone balanced a raw, commanding vocal delivery with the tight musicianship of her band, expanding familiar tracks into a fuller live sound that made the most of the Commodore Ballroom’s rich acoustics.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
HOLLY HUMBERSTONE IN VANCOUVER
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo
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Snail Mail Took Over Le Trabendo in Paris for ‘Ricochet’ Tour
Snail Mail, Lindsay Jordan’s indie rock solo project, took over Le Trabendo in Paris, France on June 23.
As fans slowly made their way to the venue, they were welcomed by the bedroom pop sounds of singer-songwriter Unflirt. The emerging London-based artist, whose real name is Christine Senorin, performed both new and old songs. From her first single “Crush” to a few songs from her album Fleeting, fans were lucky enough to also hear her new unreleased song, “New York.”
At 9pm, it was then time for Snail Mail to hit the stage. Four years since their last headline show in France, fans were so excited to see them again that many braved the heat wave—fittingly also the title of one of the songs performed that evening. By the first song, the venue was crowded and buzzing, and Snail Mail delivered a high-energy show despite the melting heat.
Ricochet, the band’s third album, was released in March of this year, and fans got to hear it in its entirety throughout a carefully crafted setlist. Starting with “Tractor Beam,” Snail Mail performed a mix of songs from their entire discography, from the critically acclaimed single “Valentine” to “Thinning,” the opening track of her debut EP. The night ended with “Pristine,” jokingly called “Paris-tine” for the night.
The Ricochet Tour, started in April in America, is now coming to an end with its last shows in the United Kingdom. Snail Mail will then embark on a co-headline tour with Soccer Mommy across the United States next fall.
Check out our favorite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SNAIL MAIL
UNFLIRT
All Photo Credit: Manon Pothin