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Kerry King at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On January 20, Kerry King turned the Commodore Ballroom into a thrash metal haven last night, and it was everything fans could have hoped for. The Slayer legend brought his new solo band to Vancouver, and it was an absolute riot.
The setlist hit that sweet spot between old-school Slayer bangers and fresh tracks from King’s solo debut, From Hell I Rise. They opened with “Where I Reign,” and right away, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a tame night. When the band launched into “Raining Blood,” the pit went wild—it felt like pure chaos in the best way. And just when you thought you had the vibe pegged, they threw in a couple of Iron Maiden covers, “Purgatory” and “Killers,” giving them a thrashy twist that somehow worked perfectly.
King didn’t come alone; his band is stacked with heavyweights, including Paul Bostaph on drums, Phil Demmel on guitar, Kyle Sanders on bass, and Mark Osegueda on vocals. Together, they brought serious energy and made sure the room stayed electric all night. The fiery red-and-black lighting gave the whole show a wicked vibe, with King looking every bit the metal icon he is.
Opening acts American crossover trash band Municipal Waste and New Zealand metal band Alien Weaponry got the crowd hyped and moshing early, but when King and his crew hit the stage, it was next-level. This show was a solid reminder that thrash metal is still kicking hard.
Kerry King and his band will be on tour all over North America, ending in Los Angeles on February 22 before heading to Europe in July. More info on his website.
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KERRY KING
MUNICIPAL WASTE
ALIEN WEAPONRY
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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
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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
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