> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Concert Review: Aborted, Ingested, Peeling Flesh & Necrotic Gore Beast at The Axis Club, Toronto – February 25, 2025 - URL: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/concert-review-aborted-ingested-peeling-flesh-necrotic-gore-beast-at-the-axis-club-toronto-february-25-2025/ - Published: 2025-03-02T19:25:52.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-02T19:25:52.000Z - Author: Alicia Miranda Although the show was held on a night we faced a shit show of weather conditions, fans packed The Axis Club for a night of pure, unrelenting brutality. The bitter cold and treacherous roads didn’t stand a chance against the dedication of death metal fans eager to witness a stacked lineup featuring some of the heaviest bands in the scene. From start to finish, the energy in the venue was insane, with every band delivering a set that kept the crowd engaged, battered, and begging for more. **Necrotic Gore Beast – Quebec Death Machine Leaves Its Mark** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1159.jpeg) Opening the night was Quebec’s own **Necrotic Gore Beast**, proving that even with just two dates on this tour, they could leave a lasting impression. Their brutal take on slamming death metal had the early crowd locked in, with frontman **John’s** powerful gutturals shaking the room. Their setlist—stacked with tracks like *Deviant Primitive Debauchery* and *Sterilized Infant Fleshdoll*—was as grotesque as their name suggests. Special recognition goes to the band for their inclusive merch selection, with plenty of options for female fans, a rare but welcome sight in extreme metal. Their performance was a reminder that Canada’s underground death metal scene is as strong as ever. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1157.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1164.jpeg) **Peeling Flesh – Slam for the People** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1176-1.jpeg) Up next, **Peeling Flesh** took over and brought intense energy to the venue. It was great to see a different crowd of folks come out for their set, showcasing the increasing diversity in the death metal and slam scene. Having a **BIPOC frontman** in a genre that often lacks representation is huge, and they proved that good music knows no boundaries. And how can you go wrong with **Unhinged merch featuring Chrisean Rock?** Their set was a relentless assault, and the crowd fed off their intensity, particularly during **“Nefarious Moongrass”** and **“F.F.W.A.S”**, which bookended their performance perfectly. Peeling Flesh isn’t just a band—they’re a movement, and they made that clear with every breakdown and callout to the audience. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1174.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1173-1.jpeg) **Ingested – A New Era with Josh Davies** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1187.jpeg) Manchester’s **Ingested** came out swinging, and if anyone had doubts about their **new vocalist, Josh Davies**, they were quickly silenced. Formerly a member of their touring crew and merch team, Davies has proven he was destined to front the band, and his performance was nothing short of jaw-dropping. He’s got the vocal power and stage presence to take Ingested to the next level, and the Toronto crowd gave him a warm welcome. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1186.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1193.jpeg) The setlist was packed with brutality, featuring fan-favorites like *Titanomachy* and *Altar of Flesh*. The energy in the room peaked when the band called for a **wall of death**, which saw bodies collide in a moment of pure, controlled chaos. The pit was non-stop, various walls of death and crowd surfers adding to the mayhem, all feeding off the band’s relentless assault. Ingested proved they’re still at the top of the slam/deathcore game, and with **Davies at the helm**, they’re only getting stronger. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1185.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1191.jpeg) **Aborted – A Masterclass in Extreme Metal** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1208.jpeg) Closing out the night was **Aborted**, who took the stage like the seasoned veterans they are. If there was ever any doubt that **Sven** is a **legend in the extreme metal scene**, this performance crushed it. His **commanding stage presence and monstrous vocals** drove the crowd into a frenzy, proving once again why Aborted remains one of the most consistent forces in the scene. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1211.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1202.jpeg) The band’s **stage visuals** added another layer of intensity to the performance, with grotesque, horror-inspired graphics flashing behind them. The setlist was an absolute **masterclass in brutality**, featuring newer tracks like *Dreadbringer* and *Infinite Terror*, alongside classics like *The Origin of Disease* and *The Saw and the Carnage Done*. By the time they closed with *Hecatomb*, the room was drenched in sweat, and every single person in the venue had been properly **obliterated**. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2025/03/IMG_1207-1.jpeg) **Final Thoughts** Despite the chaotic weather, this show was nothing short of **legendary**. Every band delivered, the crowd energy was unmatched, and Toronto once again proved why it’s one of the best cities for extreme metal. Whether it was **Necrotic Gore Beast** making their mark on a bigger stage, **Peeling Flesh** bringing much-needed diversity and energy, **Ingested** introducing their new powerhouse frontman, or **Aborted** showing why they are still kings of the genre, this night was one for the books. For those who missed it—don’t be a fucking idiot and make that mistake again.