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Eicca Toppinen alternates from a slow, classical style of playing to the band's signature, frantic thrash metal. JACOB ZINN/THE RUNNER

Apocalyptica adapt metal to cellos in Vancouver

One day, the floor of the Commodore is going to give in to stomping by ravenous metalheads craving European symphonic rock.

Roger Waters to tear down The Wall

Roger Waters runs like hell to B.C. Place on Saturday, May. 26.

Eddie Van Halen's facemelting riffs more than made up for Diamond Dave's lack of sparkle. JACOB ZINN/THE RUNNER.

Van Halen leave on a high-note

It might be time for Diamond Dave to trade up his mic stand for a cane.

Van Halen tour tee from the band's 2007 tour. BUCKLAVA/FLICKR

Van Halen returns to Van City

Van Halen burn down the avenue into Vancouver on Monday, May 7.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra lit up Abbotsford

Who says classical music can’t rock? TSO proved it can and does, on Saturday, April 7.

Bassist and frontman Lemmy Kilmister brought Abbotsford to its knees. (Jacob Zinn/The Runner)

Megadeth and Motörhead bang heads in Abbotsford

There were drunks. There were stoners. There were friends at the Gigantour.

Lemmy and co. will do more than teach you how to grow a rockin' mustache on Feb. 20. Podknox/Flickr.

The Wörld (and Abbotsford) is Motörhead’s

Motörhead comes to kick your ass on Feb. 20.

(Jacob Zinn/Ther Runner)

In Flames set the Commodore on fire

Melodic death metal troupe leaves Vancouver ablaze.

Rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist Russ Parrish hams it up for his potential Vancouver groupies. JACOB ZINN/THE RUNNER

Steel Panther rocks the Ballroom

There was more red lipstick, teased hair, pierced nipples and leopard print than necessary at Steel Panther’s Thursday-night show.

Steel Panther comes back to revive hair metal. Sezzles/Flickr

Steel Panther to penetrate Vancouver

Men may want to lock up their daughters, girlfriends, sisters and wives the nights of Jan. 12 and 13.

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Brian Setzer to start another riot

Brian Setzer will bring a swing not known to Vancouver since the ’60s, on Christmas Eve at the Commodore Ballroom.

Axl Rose won't bring Slash, but he'll bring pit stains, to the Pacific Coliseum. Edvill/Flickr

Axl Rose to bring guns, roses to Vancouver

Let’s hope that the ticket prices to Guns ‘n Roses Dec. 17 show don’t incite another GNR riot.

Kyuss Lives! is still alive

Kyuss Lives! is still alive

Stoner-rock legends Kyuss Lives! goes on without a couple former members on its latest tour.

Santana turns Vancouver into Guitar Heaven

A few women in the audience for Santana on Aug. 27 responded to the show quite seductively.

Lead singer Michael Poulsen projected his baritone vocals during Volbeat's second Vancouver show this year at the Commodore Ballroom on Thursday night. Photo by Jacob Zinn.

Volbeat rocks Vancouver again

Volbeat returned to Vancouver for another floorboard-jarring performance at the Commodore Ballroom on Thursday, Aug. 26.