Another night of Heavy Metal descended on Toronto as Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest, and Alice Cooper took over the Budweiser Stage for an unforgettable evening of riffs, theatrics, and pure metal power.
The night kicked off with Corrosion of Conformity, who wasted no time setting the tone with their sludgy riffs and Southern-fried groove. Their raw energy and heavy sound had fists in the air early, proving once again why they remain a cornerstone of the metal world.
Credit: Rae Chatten @raerocknroam
Corrosion of Conformity – Setlist:
- Bottom Feeder (El que come abajo)
- King of the Rotten
- Seven Days
- Vote With a Bullet
- Wiseblood
- Albatross
- Clean My Wounds
Next up was Judas Priest. Rob Halford’s iconic vocals pierced the night sky as the band unleashed hit after hit, from the anthemic “Breaking the Law” to the thunderous “Painkiller.” The dual guitar attack of Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap kept the solos flying, while Scott Travis and Ian Hill anchored the rhythm section with crushing precision.
One of the night’s most powerful moments came during “Giants in the Sky”, a heartfelt tribute to late musicians. The band closed their set with “We’ll Be Back” flashing across the screen — a promise fans are already hoping they’ll keep.
Credit: Rae Chatten @raerocknroam
Judas Priest – Setlist:
- All Guns Blazing
- Hell Patrol
- You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’
- Freewheel Burning
- Breaking the Law
- A Touch of Evil
- Night Crawler
- Solar Angels
- Gates of Hell / The Hellion
- Electric Eye
- Giants in the Sky
- Painkiller
Encore:
- Hell Bent for Leather
- Living After Midnight
Closing out the night was the one and only Alice Cooper, who transformed the Budweiser Stage into a twisted rock ’n’ roll theatre. With his trademark macabre props, guillotine, and sinister charisma, Cooper delivered a set that blended horror, humor, and hard rock perfection. Classics like “Poison” and “I’m Eighteen” had the crowd roaring, while theatrical centerpieces like “Feed My Frankenstein” and “Ballad of Dwight Fry” kept eyes glued to the stage.
The grand finale saw a local high school choir join Cooper for a powerful rendition of “School’s Out,” bringing the night to a triumphant close.
Credit: Rae Chatten @raerocknroam
Alice Cooper – Setlist:
- Hello, Hooray
- Who Do You Think We Are
- Spark in the Dark
- No More Mr. Nice Guy
- House of Fire
- I’m Eighteen
- Muscle of Love
- Feed My Frankenstein
- Dirty Diamonds
- Caught in a Dream
- Hey Stoopid
- Dangerous Tonight
- Poison
- Brutal Planet
- Ballad of Dwight Fry
- Cold Ethyl
- Only Women Bleed
- Second Coming
- Going Home
- School’s Out
From start to finish, the Budweiser Stage pulsed with energy. Horns were raised high, voices echoed through the night, and generations of fans celebrated the enduring power of heavy metal.
Toronto once again proved it knows how to welcome legends. And on this night, metal reigned supreme. If you get the chance to see Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest, or Alice Cooper on tour, do it — because shows like this don’t come around often.
Thanks to Rae Chatten @raerocknroam for her amazing photos of the show!
