Jeff Martin performs live at Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa, Ontario. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Oshawa, Ontario - Oshawa’s Biltmore Theatre is arguably the city’s premier room for live music, yet it felt more like an intimate gathering of old friends than a formal concert on December 18th. With no opening act and no theatrics beyond a few pedals and a single acoustic guitar, Jeff Martin , the frontman of one of Canada's most loved rock bands, walked onstage alon

The Trews & Gord Sinclair perform live during The Edge Holiday Rocktail Party 2025. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick (with thanks to Corus Entertainment and 102.1 The Edge for the approval to post their event) Toronto, Ontario - The Edge ’s Holiday Rocktail Party (and the previous iterations) has always been a coveted ticket. And it's not one that you just purchase... the event is exclusively for contest winners, making the 100-capacity theatre at Corus Q

Sacrifice perform live at The Concert Hall in Toronto, Ontario. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick - Man... where does one even start? When I shot my first concert back in 2018 (a blues festival called The Canal Bank Shuffle), I never dreamed where the road would lead me. I shot the same festival again in 2019, and a seed was planted. I knew then that this is where I wanted to take my photography. I mean, still images PLUS music, all wrapped up in one? It wasn't going

All Them Witches perform live at History in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - Toronto’s History was buzzing on December 9, 2025, as All Them Witches brought their stoner rock magic to a sold-out crowd. Originally slated for Danforth Music Hall, the show was upgraded to History due to overwhelming demand, a testament to the band’s growing cult following. The venue was packed wall-to-wall, with fans eager for a night of heavy groove

image generated by AI By: Michael Drukarsh - 2025 has been a rough year for heavy metal fans. Our heroes are getting older, as we all are, and the time has come to say good-bye to many. With the loss of Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, followed by Ace Frehley on October 16 , I thought it might be nice to share some Ozzy and Ace gift ideas to help make the holidays a little brighter. After all, they may have left us but thankfully the music they created will live on forever. Books

Krisiun perform live at The Garrison in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Jojo Taylor By: Jojo Taylor Toronto, Canada - The Garrison is a small but mighty club that can bring in some of the best underground acts from around the world. In this case it was three bands from America and one from South America. This was a wild mixture of Death metal from Fargo, North Dakota, Long Island, New York, and Los Angeles, California. The headliner this night came in from Brazil. Gorgatron Roxa

By: Michael Drukarsh - Working with LoudTO has afforded me the opportunities to see incredible shows and introduce me to new music from bands I would not have otherwise heard of. 2025 was an amazing year for me, capturing moments on stage from classic bands of my teenage metal years to new bands taking their first steps towards rock and roll stardom. Here, in no particular order (because they are all AWESOME), are my top five concert photography experiences of 2025: Killer D

By: Jay Broderick - There is no denying that the 1980s was the golden age of heavy metal. With it brought an endless list of subgenres like thrash, death, black, and speed (not to mention the vastly inferior, yet much more popular glam and hair). If you were fortunate enough to live in and around Toronto during these times, you will fondly remember the explosion of the heavy metal lifestyle. The so-called "Headshop" popped up all over Yonge Street, where you could buy flags

The Andy Kim Christmas 2025 at Massey Hall in Toronto. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Ontario - One month ago, I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Canadian music legend Andy Kim about the annual Andy Kim Christmas Show. The 2025 edition returned to Massey Hall on December 3rd, with all the warmth, humor, and musical brilliance that has made it a Toronto holiday tradition for 21 years. More than just a night of live music and Christmas celebrati

Dave Genn performs live at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh - LoudTO had a wonderful opportunity to sit with Dave Genn, lead guitarist and newest member (well, 22 years ago new) of 54-40 to discuss their latest album Porto coming out in January. The 16th studio album for the band, Porto was recorded live, with everyone mic’d up together on the floor, over 12 days in Portugal with acclaimed Canadian producer Warne Live

54.40 perform live at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh Toronto, Ontario - If you thought crowd participation and singalongs were reserved for the pop star fans of the world you would be sorely mistaken and have obviously never attended a 54-40 show before. Playing to a sold out crowd at the Danforth Music Hall , 54-40’s final show before a well deserved break over the holidays was incredibly energetic and full of tunes

Econoline Crush performs live at Lee's Palace in Toronto, Ontario. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Ontario - Before doors even opened for the Econoline Crush show, the vibe was already electric. Out front of Lee’s Palace , I found myself chatting with a couple of early fans about the joys of live music, and sharing personal experiences from the shows of yesterday. That anticipation carried inside, even with the late start. With four bands on the bill toni

Bif Naked at The Royal Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Ontario - On November 12, 2025, Toronto music fans gathered at The Royal Theatre to celebrate one of Canada’s most fearless and beloved artists at the screening of Bif Naked: A Documentary . The evening was more than a film premiere... it was a living testament to resilience, and the enduring power of music. Bif Naked arrived with her puppy Grace, a hospital therapy dog w

Death to All perform live at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - Winter has gnashed its ugly teeth here in Toronto, the death of summer clearly not a dream. The biting cold and first snowfall outside felt ironic for tonight’s showcase, a night dedicated to the legacy of Chuck Schuldiner , one of the most influential figures in heavy metal history. Inside the Danforth Music Hall , however, warmth came not fro

Emery perform live at Adelaide Hall in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Josh Friesen By: Josh Friesen Toronto, Canada - Toronto’s Adelaide Hall was buzzing long before the first note rang out. The small venue quickly filled shoulder-to-shoulder with fans eager to mark a milestone: Emery ’s 20th anniversary of The Question . But nostalgia wasn’t the only force at play. With Wolves at the Gate’s faithful following fueling anticipation, and Josh Scogin's new project '68, the night

By: Jay Broderick - Metallica ’s Kill ‘Em All is one of those records that feels untouchable. It is part of the foundation that thrash metal was built on. So when a lineup of heavy metal favourites gather to pay tribute with No Life ‘Til Leather , the stakes are high. The compilation wisely mirrors the original track listing (minus the "Blitzkrieg" and "Am I Evil" bonus tracks that were part of the Elektra Records re-release in 1988), and while authenticity is the guiding

By: Jay Broderick - On October 27th, I covered a HEAVY show featuring Lorna Shore . During that particular show, the music between sets were the likes of Sade's "Smooth Operator" and Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart". What was astounding (well, it shouldn't really be) was that these deathcore metal fans were singing the lyrics at the top of their lungs, proving that metal fans are not locked in a corner, and frankly, are the greatest music fans ever! And that will m

Killer Dwarfs perform live at The Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa, Ontario. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh Oshawa, Ontario - Coming home is always a special feeling and that was certainly evident at the Killer Dwarfs show at The Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa on November 8th, 2025. Surrounded by a jam-packed house filled with friends, family and fans, the Killer Dwarfs were home, along with two more home grown bands, Darren James Smith Band and Oshawa’s My Own Addi

THRICE perform live at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - As the sun sat directly on the horizon and literally blinded the westbound commuters on Highway 401, I left the office and headed toward Danforth Music Hall (one of my favourite venues to photograph at), already feeling the sting of early November darkness. But the promise of live music, and the mystery of a band that I was not completely familiar with,

Will Ramos of Lorna Shore performs live at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - Toronto’s Great Canadian Casino Resort got a baptism by fire on October 27 as deathcore juggernauts Lorna Shore tore through the third-last night of their tour with Shadow of Intent and The Black Dahlia Murder. This is the first time I've even attended a show at this venue, let alone covering a show here, and it quickl

Taylor Acorn performs live at All Your Friends Fest. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Jay Broderick - On June 1st, 2024, I headed to Toronto's summer concert amphitheatre Budweiser Stage to cover the Walk Off the Earth Tour for Corus Entertainment . On the bill that night was a pop-punk rocker from Pennsylvania named Taylor Acorn . Three months shy of the singer's debut full length album Survival in Motion being released, her performance on that early summer evening was one

Kataklysm perform live at Lee's Palace in Toronto, Ontario. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Ontario - Toronto’s metal faithful (a number of whom I see at every single show I cover) packed into Lee’s Palace for an Inertia Entertainment presentation of the 2025 'Carnival of Death' Tour. While I lined up awaiting the doors opening, there was still a buzz about the Sacrifice show 10 days prior. With a stacked bill featuring Skeletal Remains, Malevolent Crea

Image generated by AI. By: Michael Drukarsh - Now that the disbelief has somewhat subsided, it’s time to take a moment and reflect on the passing of the original (and in many people's eyes, the only) Space Man, Ace Frehley . One of the four founding members and lead guitarist for Kiss , Ace made his mark on the rock and roll world by having a natural swagger that never felt forced or snobbish. Instead, Ace took to the stage, and to life, with a Bronx attitude that made peop

Acid Bath perform live at Rebel in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Joe Taylor By: Joe Taylor Toronto, Canada - Acid Bath formed in 1991 and departed in 1997. They are a heavy, sludgy doom band that was pioneering a different sound for the nineties. Combining sludge, doom, hardcore and thrash music, Acid Bath became an important influence on a new musical direction. The band broke up due to the death of their bassist Audie Pitre. They hail from Houma, Louisiana and recorded two s