Ensiferum - Path To Glory North American Tour 2019 w/ Septicflesh & Arsis - Metal Master Kingdom Show Review

Written by Kirsti Heitz


ENSIFERUM w/ SEPTICFLESH and ARSIS
@ Opera House
January 10, 2019
Toronto, ON, Canada

Presented by Inertia Entertainment

It was a fittingly chilly night for Finnish folk metallers, Ensiferum, to bring their Path To Glory tour to Toronto.  However, no one would leave the Opera House feeling cold as the jam-packed venue had fans warm and toasty, thanks to the dedicated moshers and headbangers.  Unfortunately, I didn't make it in time for Virginia based extreme metallers Arsis, but from what I heard, their set was short and sweet.  The perfect prep to get fans hyped up for the evening.
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With an impressive set-up, a theatrical back drop and flair for drama, Septicflesh gifted Toronto fans once again with their heavy yet melodic tunes.  This Greek band seriously knows how to command a room and reminds me of ensembles like Behemoth and Fleshgod Apocalypse.  Decked out in leather armour, a brooding backdrop and the chill of winter in the air, Septicflesh’s set was particularly brutal in all the best ways.

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