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Motörhead tribute night at The Forge — three hours of pure, uncut noise. The kind of show that leaves your ears ringing for days and your soul permanently altered.

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March 3, 2026 — The Opera House, Toronto

Orbit Culture

Sweden's melodic death metal force crushed their first North American headlining run. The Opera House never stood a chance.

November 27, 2025 — Toronto (19+ venue)

Ne Obliviscaris

The Australian progressive titans performed both Exul and Citadel in their entirety. A marathon, jaw-dropping night of extreme metal.

May 16, 2025 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto

Devin Townsend

The brilliant Canadian brought his Powernerd show to Toronto and exceeded every expectation. This may be your last chance to see him live.

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Mastodon

On writing Leviathan 20 years later

"We were just four guys who wanted to make the heaviest record we could. We had no idea it would still matter."

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Nails

Hardcore, hockey, and the grind

"The pit and the rink are the same thing. Controlled chaos. You either survive it or you don't."

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Tomb Mold

Death metal's new guard speaks

"We're not trying to reinvent anything. We just want to play the most disgusting music possible."

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Where the pit meets the ice

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The NHL Playoffs Hit Different When You're a Metal Head

There's something about playoff hockey that mirrors the energy of a great metal show. The intensity, the violence, the crowd losing their minds.

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Hockey Enforcers and Metal Vocalists: A Love Letter

Both exist to channel raw aggression into something the crowd can feel in their chest. Both are misunderstood. Both are essential.

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Metal Bands That Would Absolutely Destroy on the Ice

We ranked 10 metal bands by how terrifying they'd be as hockey players. Spoiler: Nails would be in the penalty box every shift.

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Orbit Culture

Ne Obliviscaris

Devin Townsend

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Mastodon

Nails

Tomb Mold

Hockey Talk

The NHL Playoffs Hit Different When You're a Metal Head

Hockey Enforcers and Metal Vocalists: A Love Letter

Metal Bands That Would Absolutely Destroy on the Ice

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