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Static-X & Sevendust at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC – Gallery

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2 months ago

May 6, 2024

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.