For Night 2 of The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour at Rogers Centre, Abel Tesfaye turned his hometown into a theatrical neo-cyber pop spectacle. With the roof wide open, the CN Tower glowing above, and a sold-out crowd of over 40,000 below, the Scarborough native delivered a show that felt both massive and personal for a second time. Having performed in this venue back in 2022 as well, the bar was set for this return to be a good one. Opening with the eerie build of The Abyss, The Weeknd laid the groundwork for a two-hour, no-intermission performance that…
Author: Darryll Magboo
When BABYMETAL rolled into Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 2, you could already feel the buzz before the show even started. Outside the venue, all types of fans were lingering outside — a bunch in full cosplay, others draped in flags or merch dating back to the band’s earlier years. Inside, the crowd look to be a mix of longtime devotees and newcomers, all buzzing with anticipation for what the Japanese metal-pop phenomenon had in store. I even saw a little girl enter the venue sporting a black tutu and band shirt ready to rock out! Once the venue walls…
On June 7th, 027 brought their fuzz metal/punk rock stylings into Toronto’s United Steelworks – one of the many stops during their ongoing tour across Ontario, Canada. The venue, modest in size but heavy in character, felt like the perfect setting for a night of unfiltered energy. Adding another all-ages show to their resume, the Orangville-based trio – consisting of Keagan Ross (vocals, guitar), Caleb Lavictoire (bass), and Gray Laine behind the drums – highlights once more the importance of creating space for younger audiences and emerging bands to connect, play hard, and feel seen. Arriving early to catch the…
If there’s one thing Mayday Parade has proven after 20 years, it’s that nostalgia and growth aren’t mutually exclusive. Their May 21 stop at Toronto’s History was more than just a celebration of longevity—it was a love letter to fans who’ve stuck with them through every chorus, lineup change, and lyric scrawled on a notebook page. It was a masterclass in nostalgia and connection. The show kicked off with archival Warped Tour footage, including a clip later in the set of guitarist Brooks Betts famously shrugging off the idea of playing music into his 40s—a moment that landed with a…
Before doors even opened at The Danforth Music Hall, the line for MIYAVI’s May 15th show wrapped around the block. Promoting the deluxe edition release of his LOST IN LOVE, FOUND IN PAIN album, Toronto fans clearly did not want to miss a second of the show. The energy inside only intensified once the lights dimmed and dancers hit the stage, priming the crowd for what would be a genre-blending, high-energy spectacle. MIYAVI came out in a sleek and cool black outfit and wasted no time launching into a fiery opener that immediately set the tone. Only joined on stage…
On May 9, Arch Enemy stormed Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre with a fiery set on their Blood Dynasty North American tour. Known for their explosive live shows, the Swedish melodic death metal giants didn’t waste a second setting the tone—opening with Metallica’s For Whom the Bell Tolls over the speakers before launching into Deceiver, Deceiver. From there, they dove straight into fan-favorite Ravenous and the newer, pummeling Dream Stealer, kicking off the night with a blast of speed, melody, and pure force. Frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz was unstoppable. Dressed in a white outfit that shifted colors with the lighting, she roared…