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 where every band on the bill brought their own distinct weight to the floor. From local rising stars to established touring acts, the energy built with intention—each set adding a new layer to the atmosphere before Born of Osiris took it to the edge.
🔥 Beguiler — Canada’s Grit and Guts on Display
The night opened with Beguiler, a homegrown Canadian band that wasted no time making their mark. Even performing without their lead guitarist, they delivered a set full of grit, tightness, and drive. The crowd responded quickly—not just out of support for a local act, but because their performance deserved it. There’s a rawness to their sound, but it’s controlled. Focused. They left the stage having won over anyone who wasn’t already paying attention.
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⚡ The Browning — A Surprising Jolt of Electro-Metal Precision
Next came The Browning, whose fusion of electronic textures and aggressive metal added a sharp contrast to the night’s tone. Their short but effective set included Blue (Da Ba Dee), Carnage, and Bloodlust—each track delivering on their promise of high-impact, rhythm-heavy grooves. It was a mix that felt unexpected yet perfectly placed, showing that heavy music still has plenty of room for surprise.
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⚔️ Convictions — Consistency, Emotion, and Crowd Connection
Then came Convictions, who brought not only sound, but presence. Their interaction with the crowd was immediate and authentic. You could feel the energy radiating off the stage and echoing back. Songs like Hurts Like Hell, Metanoia, and The War That Followed Me Home struck a strong emotional chord. But more than the music, it was their consistency—their ability to stay connected with the audience throughout—that made their performance stand out. They came in swinging and never dropped the intensity. A full-length set from them next time would be more than welcome.
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🎙️ Born of Osiris — Precision in Every Note
Finally, Born of Osiris closed the night with a commanding setlist that blended power, precision, and depth. With tracks like Open Arms to Damnation, Through Shadows, Ascension, and Machine, they reminded us why they’ve held a spot at the forefront of progressive metalcore for over a decade. Their performance was sharp and immersive. You could feel how well-rehearsed they were, but it still felt fresh—present in the moment. Every shift in tempo, every atmospheric passage, every breakdown landed exactly where it needed to.
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🧠Final Thoughts:
By the time the night ended, it wasn’t just Born of Osiris that left a mark—it was the entire lineup. Each band brought something different, but none felt out of place. The energy moved in waves: experimental, emotional, and finally, epic.
