In Flames And Killswitch Engage To Tour Canada

posted Jun 21, 2009 at 12:48 PM by Diamond Oz. (46 Comments)

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Swedish melodic death metal outfit In Flames will be teaming up with American metalcore act Killswitch Engage for a tour of Canada this September. Also on the bill will be Protest The Hero and Between The Buried And Me.

The tour dates are as follows:

September 8 - Montreal, QC - CEPSUM - University of Montreal
September 9 - Toronto, ON - Arrow Hall
September 11 - Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium
September 12 - Winnipeg, MB - Convention Centre
September 13 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland
September 14 - Calgary, AB - Big 4 Building at Calgary Stampede
September 15 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre
September 17 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum

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46 Comments on "In Flames And Killswitch Engage To Tour Canada"

1. Frank writes:

WTF! They better expand this to a North American Tour! In Flames and Killswitch together would be sick.

# Jun 21, 2009 @ 1:32 PM ET | IP Logged

2. !!!!!!! writes:

be in edmonton motha stuckos

# Jun 21, 2009 @ 1:33 PM ET | IP Logged

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3. Jaowel writes:

Frank, how comes nobody ever says that when it is a U.S. tour.?

# Jun 21, 2009 @ 1:48 PM ET | IP Logged

4. I know more than you writes:

my oh my. AMAZING lineup! except for btbam. i dont really like them.

# Jun 21, 2009 @ 1:49 PM ET | IP Logged

5. SonofKalmah writes:

actually the only band worth seeing is btbam. if any metal fan hasnt heard their latest "colors" then something is wrong its rediculously amazing.

# Jun 21, 2009 @ 3:56 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. bbristowe writes:

I would rather see In Flames than btbam. They bore me.

# Jun 21, 2009 @ 6:23 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. BlackenTheCursedSun writes:

I'll be there in Vancouver. wouldn't miss seeing In Flames again they rocked last time they were here with ATR and Gojira. and I have a strange affinity with Killswitch so that works out good for me. :)

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 2:50 AM ET | IP Logged

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8. Anubiz writes:

Montreal here I come!

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 2:56 AM ET | IP Logged

9. Frank writes:

Not hatin Jaowell... if I were you I'd feel snubbed missing out on some sick tours that skipped Canada too. For me, these are two of my all-time favorite bands, I've seen them seperate several times- so I'd love to see them together in Chi-town.

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 12:22 PM ET | IP Logged

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10. deathfreak writes:

In flames and protest the hero are the only bands worth seeing live the others i could give of take Btbam and KE i never got into.

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 12:55 PM ET | IP Logged

11. d34dst0rm writes:

Anybody who doesn't like BTBAM simply never listened to their last album "COLORS".

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 7:44 PM ET | IP Logged

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12. deathfreak writes:

No they just never apealed to me. They are deathcore very few deathcore bands are any apealing to me. Not to say they are not good but I just never got into them. I saw them live was not impressed neither was august burn red. Carnifix and BDM where good. obituary owned as well did COB.

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 8:54 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. Hollow writes:

VANCOUVER!!!

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 9:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. DM725 writes:

Man are you kidding me? That is a pretty kick a$$ quadrilateral of metal right there... Why can't they do a NY show too?

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 9:53 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. darkstar writes:

I had no idea they were big enough to play the Pacific Coliseum.

# Jun 22, 2009 @ 10:01 PM ET | IP Logged

16. DK writes:

I agree Pacific Coliseum, like 16000 ppl. AWESOME to see metal that big. I'm glad, because it's the only music that still makes sense anymore. I'm excited. In flames is like my fave band ever, I love KSE and am stoked for there new album. As well as I like Protest and Between the Buried & Me, has really grown on me too. From a musical standpoint, "colors" is a masterpiece and Progressive Metalcore?, that's like the most ridiculously difficult genre ever.

# Jun 23, 2009 @ 2:53 AM ET | IP Logged

17. CJohnston writes:

The reason why In Flames isn't playing south of the border is because they love Canada, also Protest the Hero is from Toronto so all the pieces fit the puzzle

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 5:01 AM ET | IP Logged

18. DEVILDRIVER FAN writes:

Inflames and Between the Buried and Me. Are kick ass. KSE BLOWS. i mean they are terrible. If i hear one of there new songs one more time im going to flip the lid.

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 10:29 AM ET | IP Logged

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19. n0thinghead writes:

in flames and kse together!?!?!? f**king amazing!!! thats like this yr.'s mayhem fest lineup!!! talk about "z0mg!!" lol. but yes it does blows huge monkey balls that there's no u.s. dates =\ which is an epic fail in america's prt kuz no one likes playing here, europe and asia are like the places to play. and even LESS action down here in miami f**king florida, where there's like NO metal scene almost at all!!! >;.>; FML

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 10:54 AM ET | IP Logged

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20. Diamond Oz writes:

I've never liked In Flames but they were fantastic at Graspop last year. Really good live band. I can't say the same for Killswitch and I haven't seen the other two.

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 3:49 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. bbristowe writes:

"Anybody who doesn't like BTBAM simply never listened to their last album "COLORS"."

I did. Quite a few times. Never really got me hooked though. Could have been there guitar tones. The riffs were really hit and miss for me. I preferred there clean stuff. Depending on the new KSE album I might have to check this show out in van city. PC would be an awesome venue too.

# Jun 24, 2009 @ 4:23 PM ET | IP Logged

22. CJohnston writes:

anyone know why the Vancouver tickets haven't gone on sale yet? WTF?

# Jun 25, 2009 @ 2:05 AM ET | IP Logged

23. CJohnston writes:

nm, July 3rd

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24. Guttersniper writes:

I may have to make the drive to Toronto for this

# Jun 26, 2009 @ 12:19 AM ET | IP Logged

25. AlexandraXD!!!! writes:

oh my god, im so seeing hem in Edmonton. Megadeth/layer/Suicide Silence/Machine Head were amazing, i can't imagine how amazing In Flames and Killswitch Engage will be!!!!!!!!!!

# Jun 28, 2009 @ 2:57 PM ET | IP Logged

26. ABarker! xD writes:

holy man!!!!!! In Flames= life!!!!!!!!!! im so glad they're coming to Edmonton. What now!!!!!!!! Mosh pit all the waaay!!!!!!!!!!

# Jun 28, 2009 @ 2:59 PM ET | IP Logged

27. Little T writes:

Mouahaha... Montreal.. watch out! NB girls are coming your way! This f***ing rules

# Jun 29, 2009 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged

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28. InFlamesWeTrust writes:

I really hope they bring this tour to the US. If not, anyone from Cali wanna road trip it to Canada?!?!

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29. n0thinghead writes:

InFlamesWeTrust : i would LOVE 2!! BUT, unfortunately, i'm stuck here in the poser-filled, hypocritical-ass and boring for metalheades MIAMI fvckin' florida =\

# Jun 30, 2009 @ 9:23 AM ET | IP Logged

30. caveman1 writes:

oooohhhh Canada!

# Jun 30, 2009 @ 1:36 PM ET | IP Logged

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31. Guttersniper writes:

QUESTION?

A new law was passed that started the beginning of June... does anyone know specifically what the new law means we have to do to go to Canada

# Jun 30, 2009 @ 3:08 PM ET | IP Logged

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32. n0thinghead writes:

^^^^^ canada sux. it's the biggest pU55y of all the countries. it nvr gets into wars nor has anything good come from it, 'cept for into eternity!!

\m/ into eternity - "time immemorial" \m/

# Jun 30, 2009 @ 3:17 PM ET | IP Logged

33. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^and Kataklysm, and Voivod, and Strapping young Lad, and both of Pamela Anderson's tits...Canada is the bee's knees dude.

Besides, the biggest p***y country of all time is France, everyone knows that.....

# Jun 30, 2009 @ 3:19 PM ET | IP Logged

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34. MetalFan420 writes:

i will only pay to see in flames if they play jester race era music,the new sh** sux ass. last 2 shows they played in edmonton they played 1 old song...lame

# Jun 30, 2009 @ 3:47 PM ET | IP Logged

35. Moop23 writes:

damn i wish this tour was coming to London...closest to me is TO...and thats still 4 hours away

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36. Hollow writes:

Scrape Records is selling General Admission tickets on Friday.

# Jun 30, 2009 @ 11:52 PM ET | IP Logged

37. Asad Khan writes:

I'm so f***ing estatic!

# Jul 1, 2009 @ 2:06 AM ET | IP Logged

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38. Nikkay writes:

Hollow!
VanCity prelsale tickets from the Fox go on sale on friday too, and the password is Flames.

When I saw In Flames last time with ATR and Gojira they said they would shoot their next DVD in Vancouver... that would be sweet. I will admit I am more excited to see KSE, they are much more entertaining when they play a show. They still have fun. In Flames seem too well polished, if that makes sense, too set in their routine.

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39. Guttersniper writes:

^^^
Really?? i was thinking the exact opposite

# Jul 1, 2009 @ 8:20 AM ET | IP Logged

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40. n0thinghead writes:

FAN : france MAY just b the biggest pu55y country but at least they have GOJIRA!! i prefer them over kataklysm, voivod (whom i don't like at all) and strapping young lad (meh =\). the best, most br00tal, and most }\/{3+@|_ country is, of course, sweden!! dark tranquility, soilwork, and IN f***in' FLAMES!!!

\m/ heaven shall burn - "black tears" \m/

^^^ edge of sanity cover, just in case no one knows about HSB, they're almost kinda like the LOG of germany.

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41. Hollow writes:

It's always awesome when a band like Killswitch Engage goes from playing in the Headbangers Hall in Vancouver to playing in the Pacific Coliseum, which seats 16 thousand.

This show is going to be phenomenal!

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42. Fuck_A_Name writes:

France has gojira AND Hacride, two of my favorite bands right now, but they have yet to win a single war, sooo.....p***ies.

I always get surprised as hell whenever someone replies "meh" or "they're alright" to Strapping young Lad. I mean, Devin Fvcking Townshend, and Gene goddamned Hoglan, both in one band. I suggest you go back and start listening to more SYL, trust me, you're overlooking a gem sir.

I would say the most br00tal country in terms of music has got to be britain. At least imo. Napalm Death, ted Maul, Extreme Noise Terror, Leng Tche, you get the idea. not to mention Iron Maiden. Go read some Iron Maiden lyrics and tell me that they arent br00tal as fvck. Go ahead, try lol

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43. DeathInEye writes:

I don't think 'Deathcore' is the proper term for BTBAM. Don't get me wrong, they certainly have qualities that may be called deathcore, but progressive is all I've ever felt fit them as far labels go. Their prevailing sound I would say is more metalcore than deathcore. But I still really wish to refrain from labeling them because of their progressive side. You start pinning these bands into a corner if you begin labeling them (progressive bands that is). Like Gojira, however, I'd prefer to see BTBAM headline. Their material is so vast and yes, long, that I think it inappropriate to judge their live show based on an opening slot.

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44. DeathInEye writes:

I forgot to add that BTBAM do need to take a giant step forward because with their last releases Gojira and Mastodon are going to lap BTBAM if not already.

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45. Saint_Iggy writes:

I don't think BTBAM really fits into any subgenre comfortably. I see the 'core' elements, but they're far to unique and progressive to fall into metalcore or deathcore. Is progcore a genre? Maybe their pioneering a new subgenre...

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46. Hollow writes:

You wanna know the most brutal place for Metal?

Earth.

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