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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.
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IN FLAMES
UNEARTH
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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver
After nearly a decade away, Alabama Shakes returned to Vancouver on June 26 for a night that was both a reunion and a revival. Performing at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, the Alabama band wasted little time reminding the crowd why their blend of blues, rock, soul, and gospel made such an impact in the first place.
The band opened shortly after 8p.m. with immediate force, locking into the familiar rhythms that have defined their sound since their 2012 debut, Boys & Girls. As the daylight decreased, “Another Life” brought a warm shift to the rainy evening, with the crowd swaying together before “Hang Loose” kept the mood loose and upbeat.
At the centre of it all was Brittany Howard, whose voice remains as commanding as ever. Her ability to move from a delicate falsetto on “Future People” to a full-throated roar gave the songs a fresh edge without losing what made them special. “I Found You” brought out the band’s gospel and blues roots, while “Hold On” turned the venue into one massive singalong.
The set’s emotional high point came with “Gimme All Your Love,” as Howard and the band leaned into every groove. “Don’t Wanna Fight” followed with equal parts tension and release before the band left the stage.
Alabama Shakes‘ return showed that, after all these years, this band can still make a crowd rise.
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ALABAMA SHAKES
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Of Monsters and Men Bring ‘The Mouse Parade’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
Of Monsters and Men returned to Vancouver on June 25 with a packed show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, bringing their mix of indie folk, rock and cinematic pop to a crowd that was more than ready to welcome them back. After years away from the live stage, the Icelandic band showed no signs of rust, delivering a performance that moved easily between quiet, atmospheric moments and full-room singalongs.
The evening opened with American indie folk singer-songwriter, August Ponthier, who shared songs from their debut album Everywhere Isn’t Texas, as well as new unreleased material.
At 9p.m., the lights dropped and Of Monsters And Men emerged from the shadows, surrounded by haze and an eerie wash of light that matched the darker mood of their newer material.
The set leaned heavily on songs from their latest album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, giving fans a chance to hear how the band’s sound has developed since their breakthrough. Tracks like “The Actor” and “Ordinary Creature” brought a more layered, reflective side of the group, yet they fit comfortably alongside older favourites.
Of course, the biggest reactions came when the band reached back into their catalogue. Both “King and Lionheart” and “Dirty Paws” had the audience singing along. Then came “Little Talks,” still one of the band’s biggest hits and an undeniable highlight of the night. The familiar opening instantly brought the room together, with the crowd handling a lot of the vocals.
At the centre of it all were Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, whose voices remain the band’s greatest strength. Their harmonies, paired with the group’s dynamic musicianship, made the long-awaited return feel completely worth the wait.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
AUGUST PONTHIER
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