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King Diamond at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On November 18, Danish rock musician King Diamond brought his Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC.
King Diamond took over the Vogue Theatre, turning it into a gothic playground of metal and theatrics. The stage was a triple-decker masterpiece, and King used every inch of it, constantly moving and commanding attention. Whether he was centre stage or lurking in the shadows, there was always something happening—you didn’t dare look away in case you missed a moment.
The night felt like spending time in Saint Lucifer’s Hospital, with the eerie stage props and actors adding layers to the storytelling. King’s signature falsetto sounded unreal live, cutting through the dense mix of guitars and drums with ease. He gave nothing less than 100%, backed by a stellar band, including longtime guitarist Andy LaRocque.
A couple of new songs, “Spider Lilly” and “Electro Therapy,” were standout additions to a setlist packed with classics like “Abigail” and “Halloween.” The mix of old and new kept the energy fresh and the fans guessing.
The show’s theatrical edge was elevated by guest performers like Amalie Bruun (aka MYRKUR), whose vocals added depth, and dancer Jodi Cachia, whose movements brought extra life to the dark, dramatic vibe. The lighting and effects felt more like a full-blown theatre production than a typical metal gig, with smoke and backlit scenes creating an otherworldly atmosphere.
Overall, it was a killer night. King Diamond delivered everything fans could’ve hoped for—epic music, insane visuals, and that signature creepy flair.
King Diamond will be on tour in North America until December 6 in Dallas, TX. More info here.
Overkill and Night Demon, who we sadly missed, opened the night.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Wave To Earth Bring ‘the pieces tour’ to Vancouver
By the time Wave to Earth took the stage at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena on September 4, Vancouver was already buzzing. A lineup stretched around the block as fans waited to see the South Korean indie-rock trio kick off the first date of their the pieces tour in the city.
The band’s stage setup immediately set the tone, arranged to look like a cozy living room, complete with windows that opened onto a constantly changing view of the world outside. The clever screens showed footage filmed just outside the arena, creating the illusion that the stage was looking out onto the neighbourhood. Periodically, TransLink buses could be seen passing by, an unexpectedly Vancouver specific detail that made the arena feel intimate.
That sense of intimacy carried into the band’s entrance, with lead singer Daniel Kim stepping onto the stage wearing a UBC Arts cap, a small but memorable nod to the city and its university community.
From the opening notes, Wave to Earth leaned into the warm, laid-back atmosphere that has made their music resonate with fans around the world. The contrast between the arena’s size and the deliberately homey stage design made the show feel like being invited into the band’s living room.
As the opening night of the pieces tour, the Vancouver show set the tone for what promises to be a visually thoughtful and atmospheric run of dates.
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WAVE TO EARTH
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell
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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