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Static-X & Sevendust at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC – Gallery
On May 5, Static-x and Sevendust brought their Machine Killer tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC, with support from Dope and Lines of Loyalty (who we sadly missed).
Dope kicked off the evening with a bang, led by frontman Edsel Dope, who seamlessly transitioned between his roles in both bands. With a stage adorned in LED lights against a backdrop of red and black, the atmosphere was set ablaze as the band tore through hits like “Bring It On” and “Debonair”. They closed with explosive renditions of “Die MF Die” and a lively cover of “You Spin Me Round”.
Then came time for Sevendust, co-headliner of the the night, greeted by chants from the crowd. Dressed in all black, the band launched into tracks from their latest album Truth Killer and dived into a dynamic set featuring fan-favourite deep cuts like “Hero”, “Denial”, and “Black”. With singer Lajon Witherspoon’s powerful vocals complemented by Morgan Rose’s drumming and Clint Lowery’s guitar work, the audience was swept into a frenzy, culminating in a haunting rendition of “Face to Face”.
Closing the night in grand fashion were the iconic figures of Evil Disco (described as “combines electronic elements influenced by industrial artists such as Ministry and Skinny Puppy with the harshness of bands like Pantera”), Static-X. Despite the tragic loss of lead singer Wayne Static years prior, the band roared back to life with Edsel Dope as the enigmatic Xer0. Adorned with a mask sporting glowing red eyes and spiked hair, Xer0 led the crowd through a spectacle filled with giant figures (incl. a giant skeleton with a pumpkin disco ball as a head) and pulsating energy. Drawing heavily from their album Wisconsin Death Trip, the band paid tribute to Wayne during “Cold” before igniting the crowd into a mosh pit with the timeless anthem “Push It”, capping off a night of unparalleled energy and emotion.
The Machine Killer tour will continue until May 18th in Minneapolis, MN so make sure to get a ticket before it’s too late. More info here.
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STATIC-X
SEVENDUST
DOPE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Peaches Brings Performance Art and Pure Chaos to Vancouver
Despite Peaches, aka Merrill Nisker, being such an iconic figure of my millennial youth, I had somehow never seen her live. After finally catching her at the Commodore Ballroom on September 4, I’m still wondering what took me so long.
Part concert, part performance art and completely unapologetic, Peaches delivered one of the wildest shows I’ve experienced. The night started strong with Pixel Grip, one of the best opening acts I’ve seen in years. By the time Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” came over the speakers before Peaches took the stage, the Commodore was buzzing.
Peaches opened with “Hanging Titties” dressed in an absurd, head-to-toe costume covered in dangling phallic imagery, setting the tone immediately. From there came a parade of outrageous costumes, surreal visuals and choreography that seemed purpose-built to make anyone uncomfortable. There were hairy body parts, fetish-inspired outfits and enough costume changes to give an entire season of RuPaul’s Drag Race a run for its money.
Yet beneath the shock value, there was a clear point. At 59, Peaches continues to challenge expectations around gender, sexuality, beauty and aging. Her show is deliberately confrontational, but it’s just as playful.
The biggest moment came when Peaches stepped into the crowd and was carried across the Commodore, performing as fans passed her overhead.
The encore brought the legendary “Fuck the Pain Away,” followed by “No Lube So Rude,” closing out a night that was equal parts hilarious, chaotic and completely unforgettable.
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PEACHES
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