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"Things you thought were one way, you realize they definitely were not."
Myles Kennedy unpacks trust, betrayal, and taking the high road on Alter Bridge's new self-titled album.
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Myles Kennedy unpacks trust, betrayal, and taking the high road on Alter Bridge's new self-titled album.
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Alter Bridge Return to Their Roots With Self-Titled Eighth Album
Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann As Alter Bridge prepare to release their self-titled eighth studio album on January 9, Myles Kennedy sounds cautiously optimistic about the…
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January 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
"Things you thought were one way, you realize they definitely were not."
Myles Kennedy unpacks trust, betrayal, and taking the high road on Alter Bridge's new self-titled album.
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Myles Kennedy unpacks trust, betrayal, and taking the high road on Alter Bridge's new self-titled album.
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Happy New 2026 to all!
We'll be playing Brasserie Beaubien on January 30, with Brain Rot and Photobomb! #shows #music #montreal #montrealmusic @montrealrocks.ca @cultmtl.com @iciradiocanada.bsky.social @cism893.bsky.social
Happy New 2026 to all!
We'll be playing Brasserie Beaubien on January 30, with Brain Rot and Photobomb! #shows #music #montreal #montrealmusic @montrealrocks.ca @cultmtl.com @iciradiocanada.bsky.social @cism893.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Hi Montrealers! #montreal
Happy New 2026 to all!
We'll be playing Brasserie Beaubien on January 30, with Brain Rot and Photobomb! #shows #music #montreal #montrealmusic @montrealrocks.ca @cultmtl.com @iciradiocanada.bsky.social @cism893.bsky.social
Happy New 2026 to all!
We'll be playing Brasserie Beaubien on January 30, with Brain Rot and Photobomb! #shows #music #montreal #montrealmusic @montrealrocks.ca @cultmtl.com @iciradiocanada.bsky.social @cism893.bsky.social
Montreal shows incoming. One playlist. From arena headliners to club favourites, these artists are all hitting the city soon. Press play and get ahead of your next show.
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Upcoming Montreal Concerts
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January 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Montreal shows incoming. One playlist. From arena headliners to club favourites, these artists are all hitting the city soon. Press play and get ahead of your next show.
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Alex Warren on the therapeutic power of vulnerability, performing through fear, and accomplishments he can't share with his parents.
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Alex Warren Opens Up About Loss, Love, and the Therapeutic Power of Songwriting
Alex Warren is settling into Montreal, attempting to learn French during his visit, though he admits the pronunciation and memory work prove challenging. Still, he’s…
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January 1, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Alex Warren on the therapeutic power of vulnerability, performing through fear, and accomplishments he can't share with his parents.
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"Leave in the mistakes and leave in the accidents."
LIGHTS on weaponizing imperfection against AI, why she records rain and birds, and teaching her 11-year-old the chords that started everything.
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LIGHTS on weaponizing imperfection against AI, why she records rain and birds, and teaching her 11-year-old the chords that started everything.
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LIGHTS on Staying Human: How AI Fears, Creative Control, and Midwest Emo Shaped A6EXTENDED
When LIGHTS walked into the Billboard Canada awards ceremony knowing she’d won the Visionary Award, it marked a turning point in how she viewed her…
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December 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Leave in the mistakes and leave in the accidents."
LIGHTS on weaponizing imperfection against AI, why she records rain and birds, and teaching her 11-year-old the chords that started everything.
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LIGHTS on weaponizing imperfection against AI, why she records rain and birds, and teaching her 11-year-old the chords that started everything.
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"Just 5 months removed from a packed-out headline set at our beloved Jazz Festival in July, hometown heroes @menitrust.bsky.social are back in town for a pair of sold-out shows at MTelus, to close out the concert calendar for 2025 for most of us in the room."
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Men I Trust + Le Ren @ MTelus
Just 5 months removed from a packed-out headline set at our beloved Jazz Festival in July, hometown heroes Men I Trust are back in town…
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December 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"Just 5 months removed from a packed-out headline set at our beloved Jazz Festival in July, hometown heroes @menitrust.bsky.social are back in town for a pair of sold-out shows at MTelus, to close out the concert calendar for 2025 for most of us in the room."
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There are tribute nights, and then there are nights where the room feels like it has collectively agreed to suspend reality for a few loud, sweaty hours. The Bat Sabbath, Sliptomb, and Pissfits bill at Bar le Ritz in Montreal landed firmly in the second category.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
There are tribute nights, and then there are nights where the room feels like it has collectively agreed to suspend reality for a few loud, sweaty hours. The Bat Sabbath, Sliptomb, and Pissfits bill at Bar le Ritz in Montreal landed firmly in the second category.
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"Both bands showcased why they’re so respected in the modern heavy-psychedelic scene. Each has a distinct sound, both blend heaviness, melody, atmosphere, and vocals in a way that feels really powerful."
All Them Witches + King Buffalo @ Beanfield Theatre ▪
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All Them Witches + King Buffalo @ Beanfield Theatre ▪
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All Them Witches + King Buffalo @ Beanfield Theatre
What a night. A completely sold-out, absolutely must-see concert that delivered from the first note to the last. King Buffalo King Buffalo has quickly become…
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December 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"Both bands showcased why they’re so respected in the modern heavy-psychedelic scene. Each has a distinct sound, both blend heaviness, melody, atmosphere, and vocals in a way that feels really powerful."
All Them Witches + King Buffalo @ Beanfield Theatre ▪
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All Them Witches + King Buffalo @ Beanfield Theatre ▪
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Watching Angine de Poitrine play a Montreal rooftop as the sun went down felt like stumbling into some secret artistic happening. Pure chaos, perfectly executed.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Watching Angine de Poitrine play a Montreal rooftop as the sun went down felt like stumbling into some secret artistic happening. Pure chaos, perfectly executed.
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"Before he leaves, Jacoby declares, “Quebec, I cannot wait to do this again with you!” Judging by the smiling faces heading out into the cold December night, Quebec can’t wait to do it again either!"
Our review & photos from Papa Roach + The Used @ Place Bell
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Our review & photos from Papa Roach + The Used @ Place Bell
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December 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"Before he leaves, Jacoby declares, “Quebec, I cannot wait to do this again with you!” Judging by the smiling faces heading out into the cold December night, Quebec can’t wait to do it again either!"
Our review & photos from Papa Roach + The Used @ Place Bell
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Our review & photos from Papa Roach + The Used @ Place Bell
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"We have a long way to go, but we wrote stuff we're happy with."
King Hannah on their month writing album three in Montreal, plus where they ate: Restaurant Leméac, Wolf&Workman, Café Olimpico and more.
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King Hannah on their month writing album three in Montreal, plus where they ate: Restaurant Leméac, Wolf&Workman, Café Olimpico and more.
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King Hannah Write New Album in Montreal
Liverpool duo King Hannah traded grey skies for Montreal’s December frost last month, holing up in the city to write their third album. Between sessions,…
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December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"We have a long way to go, but we wrote stuff we're happy with."
King Hannah on their month writing album three in Montreal, plus where they ate: Restaurant Leméac, Wolf&Workman, Café Olimpico and more.
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King Hannah on their month writing album three in Montreal, plus where they ate: Restaurant Leméac, Wolf&Workman, Café Olimpico and more.
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Best Of 2025 – Our Team’s Favourite Albums & Shows of the Year▪
What stayed with us in 2025? The albums we couldn’t shake, the shows that still ring in our ears, and the moments that made the year feel alive. Our writers and photographers weigh in.
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What stayed with us in 2025? The albums we couldn’t shake, the shows that still ring in our ears, and the moments that made the year feel alive. Our writers and photographers weigh in.
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Best Of 2025 – Our Team’s Favourite Albums & Shows of the Year
As 2025 winds down, it feels safe to say this was a year that refused to sit still. New music arrived from every direction, often…
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December 19, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Best Of 2025 – Our Team’s Favourite Albums & Shows of the Year▪
What stayed with us in 2025? The albums we couldn’t shake, the shows that still ring in our ears, and the moments that made the year feel alive. Our writers and photographers weigh in.
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What stayed with us in 2025? The albums we couldn’t shake, the shows that still ring in our ears, and the moments that made the year feel alive. Our writers and photographers weigh in.
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"Sparse crowd or not, Burna Boy made it clear: Montreal still mattered, and the show, undeniably, was a success."
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Burna Boy @ Bell Centre
Less than two years after selling out the Bell Centre twice, Burna Boy made his return to Montreal on Monday, December 15. It wasn’t until…
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December 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"Sparse crowd or not, Burna Boy made it clear: Montreal still mattered, and the show, undeniably, was a success."
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"The packed rooms on both nights show how much her music resonates on the other side of the world"
We caught two Soccer Mommy shows in the land of the rising sun.
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We caught two Soccer Mommy shows in the land of the rising sun.
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Soccer Mommy in Osaka & Tokyo
In the land of the rising Soccer Mommy Towards the end of a two-week vacation in Japan, the stars align perfectly to take in both…
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December 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"The packed rooms on both nights show how much her music resonates on the other side of the world"
We caught two Soccer Mommy shows in the land of the rising sun.
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We caught two Soccer Mommy shows in the land of the rising sun.
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"This weekend wasn't about reclaiming past glories or proving relevance. It was about presence. Club Soda bore witness to a scene that knows exactly who it is, where it's been, and how hard it can still hit."
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Despised Icon + Beneath The Massacre + Apes + Primal Horde @ Club Soda
Despised Icon’s return home for a second sold-out night on December 7 felt less like a standard album launch and more like a gathering of…
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December 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"This weekend wasn't about reclaiming past glories or proving relevance. It was about presence. Club Soda bore witness to a scene that knows exactly who it is, where it's been, and how hard it can still hit."
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"Sometimes you end up discovering an amazing band, with a writer like Stokes who leaves it all on the page and reveals the most intimate corners of their brain."
Our review and photos of @thebeths.bsky.social + @phoeberings.bsky.social @ Théâtre Beanfield ▪
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Our review and photos of @thebeths.bsky.social + @phoeberings.bsky.social @ Théâtre Beanfield ▪
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The Beths + Phoebe Rings @ Beanfield Theatre
On Saturday night, Auckland, New Zealand-based indie pop band The Beths came back to Montreal for a third time, to what looked like a sold-out…
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December 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"Sometimes you end up discovering an amazing band, with a writer like Stokes who leaves it all on the page and reveals the most intimate corners of their brain."
Our review and photos of @thebeths.bsky.social + @phoeberings.bsky.social @ Théâtre Beanfield ▪
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Our review and photos of @thebeths.bsky.social + @phoeberings.bsky.social @ Théâtre Beanfield ▪
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"This was a reminder that when everything lines up, extreme music can feel less like an escape and more like a shared reckoning."
Our review & photos from Cattle Decapitation + Aborted + Frozen Soul + Tribal Gaze + Grindmother @ Club Soda
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Our review & photos from Cattle Decapitation + Aborted + Frozen Soul + Tribal Gaze + Grindmother @ Club Soda
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Cattle Decapitation + Aborted + Frozen Soul + Tribal Gaze + Grindmother @ Club Soda
On a sold-out Friday night at Club Soda, Montreal metal fans were spoiled for choice. Despised Icon had already claimed the room for the weekend…
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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"This was a reminder that when everything lines up, extreme music can feel less like an escape and more like a shared reckoning."
Our review & photos from Cattle Decapitation + Aborted + Frozen Soul + Tribal Gaze + Grindmother @ Club Soda
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Our review & photos from Cattle Decapitation + Aborted + Frozen Soul + Tribal Gaze + Grindmother @ Club Soda
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Spring in Montreal means Pouzza FEST
May 15-17, 150+ bands across downtown.
PUP, Buzzcocks, The Sainte Catherines and many many more.
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May 15-17, 150+ bands across downtown.
PUP, Buzzcocks, The Sainte Catherines and many many more.
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Pouzza Fest Rolls Out 2026 Lineup
Montreal in spring has a way of flipping from slush to spark almost overnight, and Pouzza Fest tends to mark the moment the city’s punk…
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December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Spring in Montreal means Pouzza FEST
May 15-17, 150+ bands across downtown.
PUP, Buzzcocks, The Sainte Catherines and many many more.
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May 15-17, 150+ bands across downtown.
PUP, Buzzcocks, The Sainte Catherines and many many more.
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Montreal’s The Fake Friends open a new chapter with a sharp, restless single and their debut LP on the horizon.
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The Fake Friends Drop First Single From Debut Album
Montreal’s The Fake Friends have been through enough lineup changes to field a hockey team, but the current six-piece feels like they’ve finally hit their…
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December 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Montreal’s The Fake Friends open a new chapter with a sharp, restless single and their debut LP on the horizon.
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Watch the video: montrealrocks.ca/the-fake-fri...
"Four humble servants of the riff."
Cancer Bats transform into Bat Sabbath to honour Ozzy at Bar Le Ritz PDB this Thursday.
Tickets via Extensive Enterprise
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Cancer Bats transform into Bat Sabbath to honour Ozzy at Bar Le Ritz PDB this Thursday.
Tickets via Extensive Enterprise
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December 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
"Four humble servants of the riff."
Cancer Bats transform into Bat Sabbath to honour Ozzy at Bar Le Ritz PDB this Thursday.
Tickets via Extensive Enterprise
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Cancer Bats transform into Bat Sabbath to honour Ozzy at Bar Le Ritz PDB this Thursday.
Tickets via Extensive Enterprise
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Silvana Estrada returned to Montreal with a performance that showed exactly why her reputation keeps growing.
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Silvana Estrada @ Beanfield Theatre
Silvana Estrada returned to Montreal with a performance that showed exactly why her reputation keeps growing. Beanfield Theatre is a natural fit for her music,…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Silvana Estrada returned to Montreal with a performance that showed exactly why her reputation keeps growing.
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"The Dears took the stage at Le National for their hometown show, celebrating Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! and reminding everyone that they still know how to turn introspection into something loud enough to shake the room."
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The Dears @ Le National
A chilly Montreal Thursday feels like the right backdrop for a band that has spent two decades wrestling with hope, doubt and the occasional cosmic…
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December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
"The Dears took the stage at Le National for their hometown show, celebrating Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! and reminding everyone that they still know how to turn introspection into something loud enough to shake the room."
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"Long live death metal, and here’s to another decade of @entheos19.bsky.social!"
Read our review of their Foufounes Electriques show.
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Read our review of their Foufounes Electriques show.
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Entheos + Fallujah + The Zenith Passage + Tracheotomy @ Foufounes Électriques
Death metal is not exactly a genre that has the world’s admiration and respect, but which musical genre, I ask you, takes seriously the level…
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December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Long live death metal, and here’s to another decade of @entheos19.bsky.social!"
Read our review of their Foufounes Electriques show.
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Read our review of their Foufounes Electriques show.
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"From the pit, to the balcony seats, loud chant-alongs and fist pumping were ever-present and performed to a scale I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed in the hundreds of concerts I’ve seen."
Blind Guardian + Ensiferum + Seven Kingdoms @ MTELUS
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Blind Guardian + Ensiferum + Seven Kingdoms @ MTELUS
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Blind Guardian + Ensiferum + Seven Kingdoms @ MTelus
Very few shows I’ve seen can support the “Montreal is a great metal music city” argument as successfully as Blind Guardian’s most recent concert at…
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December 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"From the pit, to the balcony seats, loud chant-alongs and fist pumping were ever-present and performed to a scale I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed in the hundreds of concerts I’ve seen."
Blind Guardian + Ensiferum + Seven Kingdoms @ MTELUS
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Blind Guardian + Ensiferum + Seven Kingdoms @ MTELUS
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