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YUNGBLUD at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin
On October 20, Berlin’s Uber Eats Music Hall was packed to capacity as YUNGBLUD brought his IDOLS tour to the city.
Fans filled every corner of the venue long before the lights went down, and when the first notes hit, the energy in the room exploded. Kicking off with “Hello Heaven, Hello,” the 28-year-old firecracker was already sprinting across the stage before the lights had fully settled. Shirtless by the second song (“The Funeral”), he was all adrenaline and grin: rock star chaos wrapped around a very human core.
The set pulled heavy from his latest album Idols, a record that sees YUNGBLUD (a.k.a. Dominic Harrison) embracing his contradictions: loud, jagged, vulnerable, and completely unfiltered. Tracks like “Lovesick Lullaby” and “Fire” hit like open-heart surgery with guitars, while “Fleabag,” performed solo, burned with a rare, focused intensity.
Over the years, YUNGBLUD has grown from an unpredictable newcomer into a confident performer who knows exactly how to command a stage. He’s still that same punk kid railing against expectation, but now with sharper intent and a voice that’s matured without losing its snarl. Between songs, he spoke directly to the audience, about the importance of individuality, self-expression, and staying true to who you are. It’s a message that has followed him throughout his career, and in Berlin, it clearly resonated.
Midway through, his cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” brought the chaos to a halt. The crowd stood silent, some visibly emotional, as he dedicated it to Ozzy Osbourne, a promise he’s kept since the icon’s passing. From there, he tore through “Lowlife” and “War” like he was exorcising demons. The show ended with his emotional ballad “Zombie,” leaving the audience chanting for more.
By the end, YUNGBLUD had nothing left to give which is exactly why people love him. It’s not perfection he’s chasing. It’s truth. And in Berlin, he found it.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Oct 22 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU, Rockhal Main Hall
Oct 24 – Copenhagen, DK, KB Hallen
Oct 25 – Stockholm, SE, Annexet
Oct 27 – Hamburg, DE, Sporthalle
Oct 29 – Vienna, AT, Wiener Stadthalle
Oct 31 – Bergamo, IT, ChorusLife Arena
More information on his website.
YUNGBLUD
All Photo Credit: Fran Schmid
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Buffalo Traffic Jam at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
There is something magical about voices matching the season. The excitement of walking up to the Danforth Music Hall on the perfect autumn night, only to be engulfed in raw, emotive rasp.
Lydia Maes really pulled me in. There’s such an emotional quality to her voice. The way she incorporates the saxophone and the way she hypnotizes the crowd. She played a beautiful set and then later came out with her fiddle, to join Buffalo Traffic Jam.
Colin Lynch completely caught me off guard, with a voice that sounds like he sells out stadiums. He’s young, but that soulful, raspy, depth speaks to every age.
Then came the one and only Buffalo Traffic Jam. Gritty, earthy harmonies took over the Danforth and the crowd was electrified. There’s something about their sound that feels both stripped down and warm at the same time, and the moment they started, we were all at their mercy.
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BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM
COLIN LYNCH
LYDIA MAES
All Photo Credit: Bailey Morgan
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Sabaton Bring Fire and Fury to Vancouver on North American Tour Finale
After many many years away from Vancouver, Sabaton returned to the PNE Forum on October 8 for a fiery night of heavy metal, military-themed theatrics and massive sing-alongs. The Swedish metal band chose the city to close out its North American tour, and it went out with a bang.
Opening the night was Pop Evil, whose modern hard rock offered a different sound from the headliner’s power metal. Tracks like “Trenches” brought plenty of energy, giving the crowd a reason to get moving before the main event. Their heavier riffs and commanding stage presence made for a solid start to the evening despite the low lighting.
Sabaton wasted little time making its return count. Kicking off with “Ghost Division,” the band delivered a wall of sound backed by pounding drums, sharp guitar riffs and bursts of fire that lit up the Forum. The stage, complete with military-inspired hardware, gave the performance the feel of a full-scale production rather than a standard metal concert.
Frontman Joakim Brodén led the charge with his unmistakable voice and natural sense of showmanship. Songs like “The Last Stand,” “Stormtroopers” and “Night Witches” showcased the band’s knack for turning historical stories into anthems built for thousands of voices. The crowd happily did its part, singing along throughout the night.
The spectacle never distracted from the music. Flames punctuated the band’s heaviest moments, adding extra intensity to “Bismarck,” “Fields of Verdun” and “The Attack of the Dead Men.” For the latter, the band leaned into the song’s subject matter with gas masks, adding another theatrical touch to an already explosive set.
The closing stretch was pure Sabaton. “Swedish Pagans” brought another huge audience sing-along before “Primo Victoria” and “To Hell and Back” sent the Forum into the night at full volume.
After seven years, Sabaton gave Vancouver plenty of reasons to welcome them back. Closing the North American tour with a performance this tight, loud and entertaining was a fitting end to the run. With commanding vocals, memorable choruses and enough pyro to warm the entire Forum, the band left little doubt that its next visit cannot come soon enough.
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SABATON
POP EVIL
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer