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Nita Strauss, Shredding the Night Away at The Horseshoe Tavern,Toronto
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Nita Strauss, Shredding the Night Away at The Horseshoe Tavern,Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • June 20, 2023

I recently had the privilege of attending Nita Strauss’s “Summer Storm” 2023 North American Tour […]

Steve Vai announces Summer 2023 North American Tour
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Steve Vai announces Summer 2023 North American Tour

  • Drew Osborne
  • May 31, 2023

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has just announced his long-awaited North American Tour, set to kick […]

Phil X @ The Rockpile, Toronto
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Phil X @ The Rockpile, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • September 13, 2019

This past weekend I had the privilege of seeing a concert at The Rockpile in […]

Lynch Mob Ignite Toronto on the Brotherhood Tour — George Lynch Still a Six-String Sorcerer
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Lynch Mob Ignite Toronto on the Brotherhood Tour — George Lynch Still a Six-String Sorcerer

  • Drew Osborne
  • July 4, 2019

Back in the ’80s, I was just another kid wandering the Oshawa Centre mall — […]

Dilana @ Eastside Bar & Grill, London
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Dilana @ Eastside Bar & Grill, London

  • Drew Osborne
  • June 27, 2019

I had the pleasure of seeing Dilana perform live at Eastside Bar & Grill in […]

Paul Gilbert @ The Rockpile, Toronto
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Paul Gilbert @ The Rockpile, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • June 4, 2019

Introduction After seeing Paul Gilbert and Andy Loomis perform together for the first time, I […]

Michael Schenker @ Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
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Michael Schenker @ Danforth Music Hall, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • May 18, 2019

Introduction As long as there’s heavy metal, there will be Michael Schenker. In fact, he’s […]

Joe Stump @ The Rockpile, Toronto
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Joe Stump @ The Rockpile, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • April 30, 2019

Joe Stump’s recent concert at The Rockpile in Toronto was a night to remember! The […]

John 5 @ Lee’s Palace, Toronto
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John 5 @ Lee’s Palace, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • March 24, 2019

John 5 Brings His Guitar Wizardry to Lee’s Palace John 5 is best known as […]

Steel Panther Rocks Toronto: A Night of Glam, Guitars, and Good Times
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Steel Panther Rocks Toronto: A Night of Glam, Guitars, and Good Times

  • Drew Osborne
  • December 22, 2017

In the heart of Toronto’s vibrant music scene, The Rebel became a haven for all […]

Tony MacAlpine’s Electrifying Performance at The Garrison, Toronto
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Tony MacAlpine’s Electrifying Performance at The Garrison, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • September 17, 2017

As the curtains drew back and the spotlight flooded the stage, The Garrison in Toronto […]

Shredding Sensation: Greg Howe Rocks The Rockpile in Toronto
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Shredding Sensation: Greg Howe Rocks The Rockpile in Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • August 13, 2017

As the summer breeze swept through Toronto, the city’s music scene found itself ablaze with […]

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Megadeth Go Out Swinging on Their Self-Titled Final Studio Album

  • Drew Osborne
  • January 30, 2026

With more than four decades of thrash metal dominance behind them, Megadeth have officially released their self-titled final studio album (January 23), closing the book on one of metal’s most…

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Crown Lands’ Ritual II Earns 2026 JUNO Nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year

  • Editorial Team
  • January 29, 2026

Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have earned a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year for their album Ritual II, released this past summer via…

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TX2 – End Of Us (Album Review)

  • Drew Osborne
  • January 21, 2026

Artist: TX2Album: End Of UsLabel: Hopeless RecordsRelease Date: February 13, 2026 After a decade spent building one of heavy music’s most fiercely loyal—and loudly divided—fanbases, TX2 arrives at a defining…

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Dream Theater Announce Live In Tokyo, 2010 From Lost Not Forgotten Archives

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  • January 19, 2026

Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have announced the next release in their Lost Not Forgotten Archives series with Live In Tokyo, 2010, due out March 13, 2026. Recorded at Summer…

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Rocking Toronto: Derek St. Holmes Ignites The Rockpile

  • Drew Osborne
  • June 12, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of seeing Derek St. Holmes perform live for the first time at the Rockpile in Toronto. As a long time fan of Ted Nugent’s work,…

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Lee Aaron @ El Mocambo, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • July 26, 2022

A Canadian Legend Returns Home: Lee Aaron at the El Mocambo Introduction Lee Aaron is a rock goddess, a pioneer in the Canadian music scene and still going strong. She…

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Alter Bridge 2023 North American tour with Mammoth WVH

  • Drew Osborne
  • August 23, 2022

DateSat • Feb 11, 2023 • 7:00 PMVenueHistory Toronto, ON The North American leg of the renowned rock band Alter Bridge's 2023 "Pawns & Kings" tour has been confirmed. The…

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Duran Duran’s “Future Past Tour 2023” Lights Up Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena

  • Drew Osborne
  • September 21, 2023

In the words of Duran Duran themselves, "Who do you need, who do you love when you come undone?" This question hung in the air like a promise as the…

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KREATOR Unleash New Album Krushers Of The World, Premiere Dystopian Title Track Video

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  • January 19, 2026

“If you’re a metal fan and don’t adore Kreator, there’s something fucking wrong with you.” — Decibel“Masterfully composed and arranged… a band at the height of their creative powers.” —…

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Black Veil Brides Release New Song and Video “Certainty“

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  • January 8, 2026

Black Veil Brides are kicking off 2026 with purpose, unveiling their new single “Certainty” alongside a striking, cinematic music video. The release marks the first taste of the band’s forthcoming…

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MYRATH Unveil New Single & Video “The Funeral”

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  • December 16, 2025

Tunisian–French metal innovators Myrath have released the official video for their new single “The Funeral,” offering an emotionally uplifting and genre-blending take on themes of life, loss, and renewal. Rather…

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Perris Records Confirms HELIX’s Scrap Metal Release for January 23, 2026

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  • December 5, 2025

TORONTO, CANADA (December 12, 2025) — Perris Records proudly announces the upcoming release of HELIX’s new full-length album Scrap Metal, arriving January 23, 2026. Digital singles launch with “Stuck In…

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Papa Roach Deliver a High-Impact, Crowd-Driven Night in Kitchener

  • Drew Osborne
  • December 10, 2025

A crowd of over four thousand packed the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on Friday night as Papa Roach, The Used, and Sleep Theory turned the Rise of the Roach Tour into…

Of Monsters and Men Bring Mouse Parade Tour to History Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • December 7, 2025

Of Monsters and Men finally returned to History Toronto on December 5 for the rescheduled Mouse Parade Tour date. The October show ended early when Nanna lost her voice, so…

PVRIS – White Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • December 5, 2025

A decade after White Noise rewired the boundaries of alt-pop and electronic rock, PVRIS returned to Toronto with a show that felt less like a standard anniversary run and more…

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Howl 20th Anniversary Tour at HISTORY, Toronto

  • Drew Osborne
  • October 8, 2025

By the time doors finally opened at 7:30 p.m., the crowd outside HISTORY in Toronto was restless but patient. Two lines snaked around the building, wrapping both sides of the…

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The Revenge of Alice Cooper – The Original Band Returns After 50 Years

  • Drew Osborne
  • August 4, 2025
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Exclusive Interview: Ryan Trush of Lipstick & Leather Talks with Steve Summers of Pretty Boy Floyd

  • Drew Osborne
  • October 7, 2024
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Exclusive Interview: Andy Hekkandi of Trench Dogs on Lipstick & Leather with Ryan Trush

  • Drew Osborne
  • July 25, 2024

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Megadeth Go Out Swinging on Their Self-Titled Final Studio Album

  • Drew Osborne
  • January 30, 2026

With more than four decades of thrash metal dominance behind them, Megadeth have officially released their self-titled final studio album (January 23), closing the book on one of metal’s most…

Crown Lands’ Ritual II Earns 2026 JUNO Nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year

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  • January 29, 2026

Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have earned a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year for their album Ritual II, released this past summer via…

TX2 – End Of Us (Album Review)

  • Drew Osborne
  • January 21, 2026

Artist: TX2Album: End Of UsLabel: Hopeless RecordsRelease Date: February 13, 2026 After a decade spent building one of heavy music’s most fiercely loyal—and loudly divided—fanbases, TX2 arrives at a defining…

Dream Theater Announce Live In Tokyo, 2010 From Lost Not Forgotten Archives

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  • January 19, 2026

Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have announced the next release in their Lost Not Forgotten Archives series with Live In Tokyo, 2010, due out March 13, 2026. Recorded at Summer…

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Megadeth Go Out Swinging on Their Self-Titled Final Studio Album

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  • January 30, 2026

With more than four decades of thrash metal dominance behind them, Megadeth have officially released their self-titled final studio album (January 23), closing the book on one of metal’s most…

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Crown Lands’ Ritual II Earns 2026 JUNO Nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year

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  • January 29, 2026

Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have earned a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year for their album Ritual II, released this past summer via…

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TX2 – End Of Us (Album Review)

  • Drew Osborne
  • January 21, 2026

Artist: TX2Album: End Of UsLabel: Hopeless RecordsRelease Date: February 13, 2026 After a decade spent building one of heavy music’s most fiercely loyal—and loudly divided—fanbases, TX2 arrives at a defining…

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Dream Theater Announce Live In Tokyo, 2010 From Lost Not Forgotten Archives

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  • January 19, 2026

Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have announced the next release in their Lost Not Forgotten Archives series with Live In Tokyo, 2010, due out March 13, 2026. Recorded at Summer…

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Megadeth Go Out Swinging on Their Self-Titled Final Studio Album

  • Drew Osborne
  • January 30, 2026

With more than four decades of thrash metal dominance behind them, Megadeth have officially released their self-titled final studio album (January 23), closing the book on one of metal’s most…

Crown Lands’ Ritual II Earns 2026 JUNO Nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year

  • Editorial Team
  • January 29, 2026

Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands have earned a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Best Instrumental Album of the Year for their album Ritual II, released this past summer via…

TX2 – End Of Us (Album Review)

  • Drew Osborne
  • January 21, 2026

Artist: TX2Album: End Of UsLabel: Hopeless RecordsRelease Date: February 13, 2026 After a decade spent building one of heavy music’s most fiercely loyal—and loudly divided—fanbases, TX2 arrives at a defining…

Dream Theater Announce Live In Tokyo, 2010 From Lost Not Forgotten Archives

  • Editorial Team
  • January 19, 2026

Progressive metal icons Dream Theater have announced the next release in their Lost Not Forgotten Archives series with Live In Tokyo, 2010, due out March 13, 2026. Recorded at Summer…

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