NINA CHWELOS Shop: Sticks & Stones, Chinatown Fine lines, exquisite details, beautiful precision are some of the words that come to mind when look the tattoos of Nina Chewelos. To say that I love her work is an understatement. She has done one piece on me so far that not only

Modified Ghost Festival II May 25-28, Vancouver, BC Hosted by the Red Room Ultra Bar and The Rickshaw Theatre It’s beyond satisfying to admit that this was – without a doubt – a triumph. To see an event as ambitious as this succeed against the odds is a testament to what can

Text and Photos: Colton Bills Saturday was the night I was looking forward to the most – I knew I’d get to see He Whose Ox is Gored from Seattle, Usnea from Portland and Power Trip from Austin Texas. He Whose Ox Is Gored is just a great band all around. They

Black Wizard record release, February 27 2016. Rickshaw. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from going to shows in Vancouver, it’s that Black Wizard is where the party’s at. Doubly so if they’ve got a ripping new record to unleash upon the unsuspecting masses. Man The Wolf kicked the night

So what happens when a bonafide metalhead figures out a way to turn his passion into what he does for a living? The thing is, Jason Puder is not driven by money, but by his love for the music. If you ask many touring and local bands that come to the city

The newly minted Vancouver promotions company Modified Ghost has just announced a huge showcase in celebration of its launch coming to Vancouver this September 5th: CULT OF LUNA supported by MINSK and SUBROSA, with locals Anciients, Astrakhan, Bushwhacker and If We Are Machines! Tickets are on sale now and are