Great Music, Great Photography
Photos by David de la Huerta and Chris Besaw Review by David de la Huerta The Norwegian occult black metal trio Witch Club Satan delivered an astonishing performance at Lee’s Palace during Toronto’s Prepare the Ground Festival on May 29, 2026. Marking their official North American debut, the show felt less like a traditional concert... Continue Reading →
Behemoth brought their rituals back to Toronto during their North American Tour "The Godless IV" co-headlined by Deicide and featuring special guests Rotting Christ and Immolation. The Atmosphere & Opening Bands: Unfortunately, the opening bands were unable to perform due to a bus malfunction in Buffalo, which prevented Immolation and Rotting Christ from taking... Continue Reading →
The Lee's Palace, a venue known for its intimate atmosphere and storied history, hosted a night of intense musical darkness, featuring the Norwegian dungeon synth pioneer, Mortiis, and Portland's black metal powerhouse, UADA. The evening was an intense atmospheric of extreme and melodic Metal, that captive the Torontonians. One of seven stops in Canada during... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by David de la Huerta Swedish metal titans Orbit Culture proved exactly why they are one of the genre's fastest-rising powerhouses. Fresh off the release of their acclaimed 2025 album Death Above Life (out October 3, 2025, via Century Media), the band brought their North American headlining tour to Toronto, delivering... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by David De La Huerta On a frigid Sunday night in Toronto, the legendary Lee’s Palace was transformed from a local staple into a cathedral of sulfur and bone. As part of the Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026, Austria’s Belphegor returned to the city on February 22, joined by Incantation,... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by David De La Huerta The Danforth Music Hall was packed to the rafters, primed for a masterclass in death metal history as Death To All brought their Symbolic Healing Tour to Toronto. This tour celebrates two landmark Death albums: the thrash-infused Spiritual Healing (1990) and the progressive masterpiece Symbolic (1995)—the latter... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by David De La Huerta The air inside The Rebel on Saturday, October 11, 2025, crackled with three decades of pent-up anticipation. This wasn’t just a concert; it was a sludge-metal showcase, a bold statement of legacy. The legends of Acid Bath had finally crossed the border to deliver their unique brand... Continue Reading →
Photos and review by David de La Huerta Man, Crypta, that killer all-female death metal crew from Brazil, hit Toronto like a freaking hurricane, and the crowd ate it up! These ladies are straight-up beasts with their instruments and stage vibe, proving they’re a must-see in today’s death metal scene. The night kicked off with... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by David De La Huerta Thrash metal legends Dark Angel returned to Toronto for the first time in over three decades, bringing their “Extinction Level Event Tour” to The Phoenix Concert Theatre. The band demonstrated their technical supremacy, celebrating their comeback with a dynamic collection of their catalog alongside material from their... Continue Reading →
The band PAKT Delivered an Electrify Improvised Performance at The Rockpile in Toronto. Those who had the chance to attend the event witnessed a masterclass in spontaneous musical creation as PAKT, the supergroup featuring Percy Jones (bass), Alex Skolnick (guitars), Kenny Grohowski (drums), and Tim Motzer (guitars/electronics), brought their unique brand of improvised progressive... Continue Reading →