Metal Mayhem Meets Casino Glam: Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine Rock The Great Canadian Casino Resort

jaybroderick
May 6
3 min read

By: Felix Foxtail

Toronto, Canada - The fusion of heavy metal and casino vibes made for a curious backdrop at The Great Canadian Casino Resort on Sunday night as fans lined up at the theatre to see this powerhouse lineup of Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, August Burns Red and Bleed From Within.

For the co-headliners, these two metal heavy hitters last saw Canada in October of 2022 (Trivium) and May of 2023 (BFMV), so a fully packed and nearly sold out show was very much expected.

Bleed From Within and August Burns Red

August Burns Red performs live at GCCR in Toronto. Photo By: Felix Foxtail

Opening the night, Bleed From Within wasted no time in unleashing explosive energy igniting the crowd with their crushing riffs and relentless pace. August Burns Red followed after delivering a very much expected legendary performance with Jake Luhrs' impressive vocal skills. It was a performance that reminded fans why the band’s live reputation remains unmatched.

Bullet For My Valentine

As two massive bands shared the stage, they took turns headlining on this tour, thus leaving Bullet For My Valentine next in the lineup for Toronto, opening with a very nostalgic video as they celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album The Poison.

Frontman Matthew Tuck hit every note with perfection as Michael “Padge” Paget shredded effortlessly on guitar. Jamie Mathias brought a fierce balance of screams and melody while Jason Bowld demolished the drums. It’s safe to say BFMV rocked this Casino harder than it’s ever been rocked before. Bullet has teased that new music is on the horizon so keep your eyes peeled.

Matthew Tuck performs live in Toronto. Photo By: Felix Foxtail

Bullet For My Valentine Set List

Her Voice Resides

4 Words (to Choke Upon)

Tears Don't Fall

Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow (What Can I Do)

Hit the Floor

All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me)

Hand of Blood

Room 409

The Poison

10 Years Today

Cries in Vain

The End

Encore:

Your Betrayal (tour debut)

Waking the Demon

Trivium

Trivium closed out the night with an explosive set, tapping into early classics like "Pull Harder On The Strings Of Your Martyr" and "Dying In Your Arms". Matt Heafy commanded the crowd with ease reminding Toronto that they mean business when it comes to their music. The highlight of the performance, while Alex Bent tore through a ferocious drum solo, a towering zombie prop rose mid-set, adding a theatrical punch to an already electric performance.

Matt Heafy performs live in Toronto. Photo By: Felix Foxtail

Trivium Set List

Rain

Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr

Drowned and Torn Asunder

Ascendancy

Drum Solo

A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation

Like Light to the Flies

Dying in Your Arms

The Deceived

Suffocating Sight

Departure

Declaration

Encore:

Capsizing the Sea

In Waves

In a setting not often associated with metal, the night proved unforgettable. Four bands, one stage, and a roaring crowd that left no doubt; Toronto is Metal as Fuck!!

Concert Photo Gallery