Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Hall was ground zero for an insane night of chaos, grind, and death metal mastery. Hedonist, Necrot, Brujeria, and Carcass came together for a bill that spanned decades of extremity and every shade of brutality. From raw underground aggression to legendary precision, the night hit like an absolute freight train.
Hedonist
In my opinion, Hedonist is so underrated; it’s honestly unreal. They opened with sheer force, immediately dragging the crowd into their cavernous sound. Their set tore through the venue and set the bar high for the sets to follow. Female fronted Canadian Death Metal for the fucking win! They showed off their balance of crushing riffs and unrelenting momentum which left me in awe.
SETLIST
- Intrepid Repulsion
- Bottomless Sun
- Cephalic Rot
- Barbarian
- Fativis Dread
- Parasitic Realm
- Execution Wheel
- Heresy
Necrot
Necrot’s arrival turned the pit into a frenzy as usual. The Oakland trio proved why their brand of death metal is both filthy and addictive. Heads banging in unison, while the pit emerged in pure violence. Every note felt like a sledgehammer, making their groove-driven brutality one of the night’s highlights.
SETLIST
- Cut the Cord
- Your Hell
- Stench of Decay
- The Blade
- Drill the Skull
- Sinister Will
Brujeria
Brujeria’s set was nothing short of chaotic theater — raw energy, biting political fury, and unrelenting grindcore. They raged through their set dropping fan favourites that had the crowd demanding more. Brujeria left the stage in a haze of fury and chants from their die hard fans, the audience was feeding off their infamous chaos.
SETLIST
- Brujerizmo
- Desmadre
- Hechando Chingasos
- Vayan Sin Miedo
- La Migra
- Chingo de Mecos
- Cristo de la Roca
- Desperado
- Colas de Rata
- La Ley de Plomo
- Consejos Narcos
- Pito Wilson
- Matando Gueros
- Marijuana
Carcass
Legends of death metal, Carcass closed the night with the precision and brutality that only decades of experience can deliver. Their setlist was stacked with classics across their catalog, reminding everyone why they are death metal royalty. The Phoenix was left in shreds to say the least.
SETLIST
- Buried Dreams
- Incarnated Solvent Abuse
- No Love Lost
- Tomorrow Belongs to Nobody
- Death Certificate
- Dance of Ixtab
- Blackstar
- Genital Grinder
- Pyosisified
- Tools of the Trade
- Corporeal Jigsore Quandary
- Ruptured in Purulence
- Heartwork
- Die in Pain
- Carneous Cacoffiny
Closing
From Hedonist’s underground savagery to Necrot’s groove-heavy death, from Brujeria’s anarchic grind to Carcass’ legendary riffs; the night was a relentless celebration of extremity. Inertia Entertainment didn’t just host a show; it hosted a resurrection. Fans left exhausted, exhilarated, and reminded why death and grind will always thrive in the live setting.
