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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
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Fit For A King Brings ‘Lonely God’ Tour to Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Texas metalcore veterans Fit For A King turned the Commodore Ballroom into absolute chaos on May 8, bringing their Lonely God tour through Vancouver with support from Invent Animate, TEN56, and Acres. From the first breakdown of the night to the final crowdsurfer during “Witness The End,” the packed ballroom barely had a second to breathe.
Acres kicked things off. The UK group managed to pull the crowd in almost immediately. Tracks from their latest album The Host landed well, especially during the massive singalong sections that had even casual listeners joining in. By the end of their set, the first wave of crowdsurfers was already moving toward the barricade.
TEN56 followed with one of the heaviest sets of the night. The Paris band delivered punishing breakdowns and thick bass lines that rattled the Commodore floor. The pit only grew more chaotic with every song.
Invent Animate brought a completely different energy, leaning into atmosphere, but without sacrificing heaviness. The band sounded incredibly tight live, creating huge walls of sound that filled every corner of the room.
Then came Fit For A King. Opening with “Begin The Sacrifice,” the Texas band wasted no time sending the crowd into chaos. Frontman Ryan Kirby commanded the stage with nonstop energy, while bassist Ryan O’Leary drew huge reactions with his wild stage presence. Songs like “No Tomorrow,” “Breaking The Mirror,” and “When Everything Means Nothing” triggered deafening singalongs, while “God of Fire” and “Backbreaker” kept the pit spinning.
By the time Fit For A King closed with “Witness The End,” the Commodore looked exhausted but completely satisfied. Heavy metal music in Vancouver is alive and well.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
05/10 Billings, MT @ Pub Station
05/12 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
05/13 Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
05/15 Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
05/16 Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall
05/17 North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
05/19 Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine
05/20 Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
05/22 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
05/23 Albany, NY @ Empire Live
05/24 Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Capitole
05/26 Ottawa, ON @ The Bronson
05/27 London, ON @ London Music Hall
05/29 Rochester, NY @ Anthology
05/30 Harrisburg, PA @ Capitol City Music Hall
05/31 Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
More information on the band’s website.
FIT FOR A KING
INVENT ANIMATE
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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer