Taita Vlakoff - This Day In Metal

Crypta: A Night of Brazilian Power at The Garrison.

Last Wednesday, october 09 , at The Garrison, Toronto was shaken by the pure energy of Crypta — and what a night it was. Brought by Inertia

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Chris H.O.L.M.E.S The sound of W.A.S.P and Ryder: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Felt Like Home - Toronto Concert review.

There are nights when music doesn’t just fill a room — it fills the heart. On September 27, The Rockpile witnessed one of those unforgettable

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Rhapsody of Fire Shines with Witherfall, Striker, and Enforcer at The Garrison – Toronto

📍Powered by Inertia Entertainment The Garrison hosted a packed and electrifying night, where four major metal acts showcased the power and diversity of the genre.

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A Night of Canadian Metal Power: Lutharo , Blackguard and Killotine

Killotine, Blackguard & Lutharo – Live in Toronto | July 26, 2025 Presented by Inertia Entertainment 📍 Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON A Night of Shared Energy & natural

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Born Of Osiris – Through Shadows: an album you’ll listen to without skipping a track.

I had the chance to see Born Of Osiris live a few weeks ago in Toronto ,you can check the full show review here: From

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Heat, Weight, and Metal: Rivers of Nihil Live at Lee’s Palace.

Presented by Inertia Entertainment 📍 June 21, 2025 — Toronto, ON | Lee’s Palace June 21 at Lee’s Palace wasn’t just hot — it was scorching.

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Canadian Rock Lives On: Killer Dwarfs & Sven Gali at The Phoenix Theatre

By Taita Vlakoff – June 21, 2025 | Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON At The Phoenix Concert Theatre on June 21, two pillars of Canadian rock history

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From Grit to Glory: Beguiler, The Browning & Convictions Paved the Way for Born of Osiris in Toronto

By Taita Vlakoff 📍 June 20, 2025 | Lee’s Palace, Toronto | Presented by MODO Live. Toronto’s Lee’s Palace was the stage for a night

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Rising Force: Art of Attrition in Toronto

Art of Attrition unleashing pure presence in Toronto — with intensity, heart, and humility to match. Art of Attrition was a great surprise. Their energy flowed

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Arch Enemy’s Blood Dynasty Ruled Toronto — Backed by Fit For An Autopsy, Baest & Thrown Into Exile

Queen Elizabeth Theatre – May 9, 2025 There’s a difference between heavy and heaviness — one is loud, the other lingers. And on Friday night in

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Still Loud. Still Real. Bleed From Within, August Burns Red, and Co-Headliners Trivium & BFMV Proved It Live in Toronto

There are shows that feel like noise, and then there are nights that feel like clarity. This one was the latter. Four bands, each in

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Where Fire Met Soul: Machine Head, In Flames, Lacuna Coil & Unearth Live in Toronto

Presented by Live Nation – 2025 North American Tour This Show was a collision of eras, legacies, and presence. Live Nation brought together four bands that

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