Erra perform live at History in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Ernon Schneeberger By: Ernon Schneeberger Toronto, Canada - From the moment the doors opened at History , the room pulsed with anticipation. Toronto crowds don’t mess around when it comes to live music, and on March 17, 2026, they packed the venue for The Silence Follows Tour , a powerhouse lineup headlined by progressive metalcore heavyweights Erra and Currents. Aviana Aviana perform live at History. Photo By: Ern

Oshawa, Ontario's My Own Addiction. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh - For this month’s local artist feature, I had the opportunity and pleasure to sit down with the members of My Own Addiction in their cozy and very cool space to learn about the past, the present and what the future holds for band members Andrew Losier on guitar, Todd Burrows on drums, Tim Reesor on bass and lead singer Alexandra “BOOTS” Augustine. Tucked away amongst the labyrinth of halls

Nicholas Campbell & The Metre Cheaters perform live at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario. Photo By: Justin Michael Carriere By: Justin Michael Carriere Toronto, Ontario - If you are in need of a rockabilly fix, look no further than The Horseshoe Tavern Monday nights this month. Nicholas Campbell and The Metre Cheaters bring their throwback sound to the iconic Toronto venue for the bar’s Monday Residency show. Hailing from Peterborough, and now based out of Toronto,

Not Enough Space perform live at Hard Luck Bar in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Ernon Schneeberger By: Ernon Schneeberger Toronto, Canada - The Shallow Graves Tour has been ripping across North America this spring, with a killer lineup of rising acts Not Enough Space , Bailey Spinn, and Set For Tomorrow backing up the Dark Divine tour. After a string of East Coast dates, the tour finally hit Toronto’s Hard Luck Bar on March 11, 2026, and honestly, it felt like the room might e

Live perform live at Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, Canada. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Oshawa, Canada - Tribute Communities Centre ... full arena energy at half the size! It has that sweet spot where the sound hits harder. For the observer, the sightlines are better. And for those of us living east of Toronto, it’s a rare thrill to catch a bill this stacked without trekking downtown. For a metalhead who focused his music energies to 90s alternative in t

Bedouin Soundclash perform live at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Photo By: Ashley Depaz By: Ashley Depaz Richmond Hill, Canada - On March 7, 2026, the stage at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts in Richmond Hill, Ontario, hosted a night that blended soulful intimacy with the unmistakable energy of one of Canada’s most beloved alternative bands. With a heartfelt opening performance from Clerel and a vibrant, nostalgic set from Bedouin Soundclash

Rainbow Kitten Surprise perform live at History in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Ashley Depaz By: Ashley Depaz Toronto, Canada - On March 3rd, 2026, the sold-out crowd at History concert venue in Toronto was treated to an unforgettable night of music and energy as Rainbow Kitten Surprise took the stage for an electrifying performance. The venue itself set the perfect tone for the evening. An intimate yet spacious room, offering incredible acoustics and an immersive atmosphere

Orbit Culture perform live at The Opera House in Toronto, Canada. Photo By: Jay Broderick By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - Walking back into The Opera House after a 3 year absence felt a little surreal. I hadn’t been here since Chelsea Grin levelled the place in April of 2023, and realizing it had been that long genuinely blew my mind. For a venue that once pulsed with heavy shows week after week, the past couple of years have been strangely quiet. But tonight? Tonight

Incarnatus perform live at The Spot in Newmarket, Ontario. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh Newmarket, Ontario - I found myself back at The Spot on Saturday February 28 (which to be honest, might just become a monthly ritual for me), to witness Hardcore Is For Lovers . The Spot gives off a very indie/DIY vibe but the bands that take the stage are far from the amateur garage bands working out their stuff. The five acts on the bill promised to deliver a night o