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Korn In Vancouver
Korn in Vancouver was a sold-out eruption of chaos, nostalgia, and raw energy that shook Rogers Arena to its core. The final stop of the Kanada Tour 2025 turned out to be a victory lap for one of metal’s most influential bands. Vancouver may have been the last city on the schedule, but Korn performed like it was the first night of the tour. From start to finish, the band delivered a relentless 19-track set packed with fan favorites from Issues, Korn’s Self-Titled, Follow the Leader, and See You on the Other Side. Every song hit with precision, and every growl and scat from Jonathan Davis sent the crowd deeper into a frenzy. Liverpool’s Loathe opened the night with a crushing set that set the tone perfectly for what became one of the most unforgettable shows Vancouver has seen all year.
Loathe’s Performance Proves They’ve Got Aggressive Evolution
This marked the second time I’ve seen Loathe this year, the first being their powerhouse set with Spiritbox at the PNE Forum. Since then, their Vancouver following has exploded, and that growth was on full display at Rogers Arena. Thousands packed in early, many crowding the pit to headbang and scream along with Kadeem France’s electrifying vocals. Formed in 2014, the Liverpool band has built serious momentum off their acclaimed album I Let It In and It Took Everything, and their setlist reflected that success. Seven of their ten tracks came from the record, including standouts like “451 Days,” “New Faces in the Dark,” and “Screaming.” Each track hit hard, commanding attention and pulling the crowd in deeper. Closing with “Gored,” Loathe left the stage to roaring applause as fans chanted for more, proving that Vancouver is ready for a Loathe headline show. Up next were the modern legends of French prog-metal, Gojira.
Gojira Sets The Stage Ablaze With A Performance To Remember
From the moment Gojira hit the stage, Vancouver was in for a sonic and visual assault. Pyro burst across the stage again and again, igniting nearly every song in their 11-track set. Drawing from Magma, Fortitude, From Mars to Sirius, and L’Enfant Sauvage, the French metal titans delivered a show so massive it had fans wondering if they were the true headliners. Joe Duplantier, Mario Duplantier, Christian Andreu, and Jean-Michel Labadie were in top form, turning Rogers Arena into a cauldron of sound and fire. The energy peaked when footage from their Paris Olympics appearance flashed on screen, leading into a jaw-dropping intro featuring a headless Marie Antoinette for “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira).” As the visuals faded, flames erupted once more and the band tore into the track with unrelenting force. Gojira closed with “Amazonia,” sending the arena into chaos. Fans were headbanging, crowd-surfing, and moshing with unfiltered intensity. The performance was a masterclass in power and precision. A reminder of why Gojira stands among the elite in modern metal. Watching a band from across the world command a crowd like this was awe-inspiring, and left Vancouver hungry for their return.
Korn Celebrates Our Country With A Nostalgia Fueled Set
Korn in Vancouver was a full-scale celebration of the band’s 90s and 2000s glory days. Fans were seen dripping in vintage Korn gear, ready to relive the chaos. Knowing what their audience came for, the band packed their 19-track set with the songs that defined them to legend status. They kicked things off with “Blind,” the same track that introduced Korn to the world in 1994. It only took seconds for Rogers Arena eruption. Crowd-surfers flooded the pit, security worked overtime, and the energy never once dipped. The onslaught continued with “Got the Life,” “Clown,” “Coming Undone,” and “Twisted Transistor.” Every song hit like a time machine, reminding fans exactly why they fell in love with in the first place. One of the night’s most electric moments came during “Y’all Want a Single?” when Jonathan Davis paused mid-song to lead the audience in a thunderous call and response. “Y’all want a single?” he roared, and Vancouver screamed back, “F*** that!” The chant carried through the entire track, shaking the arena with pure adrenaline. When the band finally left the stage, no one believed the night was over. Korn returned with a four-song encore that pushed the night to new heights. They opened with “4 U,” dedicating it to the late Ozzy Osbourne in a touching tribute that brought emotion to the crowd. The sight of Ozzy’s name illuminated with a heart drew a bittersweet reaction from fans. The band followed with “Falling Away from Me” and “Divine,” two massive hits that had the entire arena screaming every lyric.
In Closing
Korn in Vancouver closed with the ultimate crowd-pleaser, “Freak on a Leash.” As the opening riff hit, Rogers Arena erupted in chaos. Jonathan Davis grinned from ear to ear as the roar of the crowd reached deafening levels. The song sparked deep nostalgia for every nu-metal fan in the building. No one stayed seated as fans moved lost in the moment. During the song’s famous scat breakdown, the entire arena tried to keep up with Davis’ signature growls and rhythms. When the final notes hit, red and white confetti rained down, a nod to Canada’s colours and the perfect way to close the night. Korn in Vancouver was a celebration of everything that makes fans devoted to this band. It was loud, emotional, and unforgettable. As fans poured out into the Vancouver night, still buzzing from the show, one thing was certain. They hope it won’t take another fifteen years to experience Korn in Vancouver.
Thank You
I’d like to thank Korn In Vancouver and their team for allowing us to experience the Kanada 2025 tour. If you’d like to find out more on the band, please visit here: Korn Website
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