MONSTER MAGNET

Live Nation Promotions and Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom welcome back iconic hard rockers “Monster Magnet” for a night of 70’s influenced Hard Rock.

Kicking off the night with the thunderous 90s crusher “Dopes to Infinity,” guitarists Phil Caivano and Garrett Sweeny wasted no time detonating those first ten or so skull-rattling chords that sent the crowd headfirst into what would become an absolutely electric show. Dave Wyndorf, sounding every bit as fierce as he did in 1995, launched straight into “Rocket Freak,” one of the catchiest punches from the new album Mindf**ker. He’s never been the type to stand frozen at the mic either—singing through his hands, throwing his whole body into every line, channeling every ounce of emotion straight into his fans.
Behind him, Bob Pantella was a whirlwind, smashing the kit with violent precision during “Look to Your Orb for the Warning,” while Chris Kosnik held down the low end with that thick, driving bass tone that glued the whole thing together.

You don’t truly grasp how deep Monster Magnet’s catalog runs until you witness it unleashed live. “Space Lord” had the entire venue roaring near the end of the set, every voice locked in for that massive chorus. Then the encore hit—first with the long, trippy sprawl of “Spine of God,” and finally a knockout finish with the groovy, swaggering “Powertrip.”
For any Monster Magnet diehard, this was a dream setlist delivered with absolute conviction. Catch them when they roll through your town—you won’t regret it.