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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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Goose Brings their ‘Summer Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Goose brought their 2026 Summer Tour to Vancouver on Tuesday night, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a sweaty, late-night dance party that stretched well past 11 p.m.
The Connecticut-based quartet — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and drummer Cotter Ellis — has built a reputation for letting songs breathe onstage, and Vancouver got the full treatment. The band played two sets and an encore, giving the crowd plenty of room to settle into the grooves and watch the songs take unexpected turns.
The first set opened with “Yeti” before moving through “All I Need,” “Turbulence & The Night Rays” and “Time to Flee.” “Everything Must Go” kept things moving before “Hungersite” closed the set with one of the night’s bigger stretches of improvisation.
After a break, Goose returned and launched into “Electric Avenue,” a crowd-pleasing choice that had the Commodore singing along.
There was little interest in rushing through the evening. Goose gave each section space, moving from tight grooves to loose instrumental passages without making the show feel like a collection of extended solos.
For a band coming off a European run and heading into some of its biggest U.S. shows, Vancouver felt like another strong stop on the way. The Commodore may be a much smaller room than Madison Square Garden or SPAC, but Goose seemed perfectly happy to stretch out inside it.
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GOOSE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Chance The Rapper Brings ‘Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to Montreal at MTelus
After 10 years since its release, Chance the Rapper is back on tour to celebrate his album Coloring Book! With Montreal being the 4th stop on the tour, many fans packed into Montreal’s MTELUS on August 15th, 2026, with no idea of what to expect.
First, the audience was thrilled by an energetic and upbeat performance by opener La Reezy. His quick lyrics and heavy instrumentals had no trouble in setting the tone for the night, specifically during “Gold Chains,” and with stellar crowd engagement during “We Live.”
Then, Chance the Rapper took the stage! With Coloring Book being such a staple in 2016, especially in the rap community, it is a daunting task to bring that nostalgic energy back on stage. But, with a 24-song setlist, Chance does just that. Unsurprisingly, half the setlist features songs from Coloring Book, with the set opening with “All We Got,” and closing with “Same Drugs,” featuring a confetti-filled performance of “No Problem” in the middle. However, Chance doesn’t shy away from performing a few hits from his other albums as well, such as “Link Me In The Future” from STAR LINE, and some older work in Acid Rap.
Overall, there is something powerful about hearing these songs a decade later. The themes stay the same, yet as both the artist and audience grow, there’s new meanings and emotions to be found in the lyrics. The anniversary show felt like a reunion for those who grew up with Coloring Book, and that’s what ultimately makes this tour a success.
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CHANCE THE RAPPER
LA REEZY
All Photo Credit: Ashley Bellam