On Monday, August 7th, Avenged Sevenfold is coming to Rogers Arena in Vancouver with guest Alexisonfire. This is sure to be a rip-roaring good time. If you want to attend, make sure you stay safe, I’m sure the mosh pit will be rowdier than Roddy Piper.
Both heavy metal bands are two of the most popular in their genre, making this one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year!
Avenged Sevenfold is from Huntington Beach, California, and was formed in 1999. Currently, the band’s lineup features vocalist M. Shadows, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, bassist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks Wackerman. They’ve gone through various incarnations over the years. Shadows and Vengeance are the only remaining members from the original formation.
They’ve won 22 awards over the years, with another 19 nominations on top of that! They’re one of the most decorated metal groups of all time! Their biggest hit, Hail to the King, which is a straight-up banger, has amassed nearly 500 million listens on Spotify alone! Check out their latest single “Nobody.” Some people have complained that their more recent work “isn’t metal enough,” but as someone who’s always preferred rock over metal, I’m fine with that.
Alexisonfire was formed in 2001 in St. Catherine’s, Ontario. The band’s members are George Pettit (vocals), Dallas Green (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Wade MacNeil (guitar, vocals), Chris Steele (bass), and Jordan Hastings (drums, percussion). They’ve won nine awards over the years, including Junos for New Group of the Year, and Rock Album of the Year (Otherness). Otherness (2022) was their first studio album since 2009.
I’ve always been partial to “Sweet Leaf.” Probably my favorite Alexisonfire song. Tune into Evolution 107.9 to hear songs from their 2022 album Otherness. They’ve been credited for influencing most of the mid-2000s post-hardcore scene. Along with Billy Talent, they’re considered one of the most influential bands in Canadian history. Some people credit them for changing the sound of Canadian music forever. Incredible!
These two bands go well together, making them the perfect choice for a double bill. It should be an explosive show. Plus, you can get tickets for as low as $50, which is a good deal for such a big show.
Don’t miss out on your chance to see two of the greatest metal bands of the 21st century live in Vancouver at Rogers Arena! You know you want to.