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In Flames at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Swedish heavy metal powerhouse In Flames brought their signature mix of melody and heaviness to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on April 1, 2025.
Unearth kicked off the night with a blistering set that immediately set the tone for the evening. Their blend of metalcore intensity and technical precision had the crowd engaged from the first riff. Frontman Trevor Phipps wasted no time getting the audience involved, urging circle pits and headbanging from start to finish. By the time they wrapped up, the crowd was primed and ready for In Flames.
As the intro music faded and the first notes of “Cloud Connected” rang out, the crowd erupted, setting the tone for a high-energy night full of crowdsurfers and mosh pits.
Anders Fridén commanded the stage with a mix of brutal growls and clean vocals, effortlessly shifting between aggression and melody. Björn Gelotte’s guitar work was as sharp as ever, delivering crushing riffs and soaring solos. Chris Broderick, brought plenty of energy, headbanging and covering every inch of the stage. Liam Wilson, the band’s bassist, held everything down with tight, groovy basslines, adding weight to the band’s already massive sound. Meanwhile, Tanner Wayne’s drumming kept the set tight and relentless.
The setlist was a solid mix of old and new, catering to fans of all ages. When they played “Food for the Gods,” the older crowd went wild, while newer tracks like “In the Dark” had younger fans jumping in the pit. When “Voices” kicked in, everyone in the room lost their minds together.
Lighting and visuals added to the intensity, with deep blue and red washes creating a dramatic atmosphere. By the time they closed with “My Sweet Shadow,” the venue was a sea of exhausted but ecstatic metalheads. In Flames may have gone through lineup changes, but their energy and impact remain as strong as ever. Vancouver got a show to remember.
In Flames will be on tour with Machine Head in April & May. Grab your tickets now!
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IN FLAMES
UNEARTH
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Joost Klein Brings World Tour With Chaos and Heart in Vancouver
Fresh off two sets at Coachella 2026 — a historic milestone as the first Dutch-language artist to ever grace that stage — Joost Klein brought his world tour to Vancouver’s Harbour Event & Convention Centre on Monday night. If the Southern California desert crowds were a warm-up, Vancouver got the real thing.
From the opening notes of Ome Robert to a euphoric, arms-in-the-air Europapa, Klein delivered nearly 30 songs worth of controlled chaos. The Frisian artist operates in a genuinely singular space, somewhere between Dutch hardcore, punk fury, and emotionally devastating party music. And the packed room at Harbour centre felt every single frequency. Sweat was basically precipitation by the midpoint of the set.
The mosh pits were, predictably, unhinged. Klein summons that energy. Circle pits tore open during Gabberland and BOOM BOOM!!!!!, and the crowd obliged every invitation. Yet between the mayhem, there were quieter moments. A gorgeous Zonder Jou hushed the room before Klein rebuilt the roof again.
Highlights were abundant: a wild TRAFIK! (his take on Käärijä’s banger), and an abridged Friesenjung that turned into a full remix by the encore.
This is a guy who started as a teenage Dutch YouTuber, got disqualified from Eurovision 2024 for comments that some judged controversial, and somehow ended up headlining a world tour on five continents. Nobody saw it coming, Klein included. The rest of the world better be ready for this tour.
Joost Klein will be on tour in North America, Europe and Australia until December 2026. Head to his website for all the information.
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JOOST
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Wheatus Play their Debut Album in Full at The Pearl in Vancouver
On April 13, Wheatus rolled into Vancouver and made a strong case that they’ve outgrown rooms like The Pearl. The show was sold out, shoulder-to-shoulder, and honestly felt like it could’ve filled the Commodore Ballroom across the street without breaking a sweat.
Opening support from Chief State and Brain Bent set the tone early, but once Brendan B. Brown and company hit the stage, the night turned into a loose, fan-driven ride. True to form, the band leaned into spontaneity, pulling from a deep catalogue with help from the crowd, before the show even started. “Leroy,” “Truffles,” and “Wannabe Gangstar” landed fast, while “Hump’Em N’ Dump’Em” slipped in a cheeky nod to Madonna.
Covers were a big part of the night. Their take on Erasure’s “A Little Respect” turned into a full-room singalong, complete with a “My Girl” tag, and “Basket Case” by Green Day brought a jolt of energy mid-set. A Canadian highlight came with “My Music at Work,” a respectful nod to The Tragically Hip that hit especially well with the local crowd, followed later by a heartfelt “Time Stand Still” from Rush.
The deeper cuts, “Lemonade,” “Fourteen,” and “I’d Never Write a Song About You, ”showed the band’s range, balancing humour with real vulnerability. Then came “Teenage Dirtbag.” No surprise, it turned into mass karaoke, with every fan in the room locked in from the first line.
Instead of ending big, they closed small. Brown returned alone for an off-mic acoustic “Desperate Songs,” quiet enough that you could hear the room breathe. It was a simple finish that summed up the night: warm and completely in sync with the crowd.
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WHEATUS
CHIEF STATE
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