Bd. A metal homecoming show Local metal heroes Bison B.C. and 3 Inches of Blood destroyed the Commodore Ballroom on September 11 By Kristina Mameli nother Friday night, another night Ae metal mayhem in Vancouver! Local heroes 3 Inches of Blood released their fourth full-length album, Here Waits Thy Doom, in the true pinnacle of Vancouver success—a headlining show at the famous Commodore any indication, the thrashy quartet more than likely unleashed an awe-inspiring set on the unsuspecting crowd that made much of the younger set immediately run to the merch table once they’d recovered enough to first brave the bar. The masters of the riff-heavy build- up were all hair as they commanded the “Cam Pipes, orchestrated the crowd with his soaring vocals, channelling a much more interesting version of Rob Halford.” Ballroom with support from fellow locals, Bison B.C. and the Golers. The metalheads were out in droves to support this very fitting homecoming show of sorts; even braving the guest list/will call/ purchase line from hell to get their metal on with two local supergroups. Due to the aforementioned insanity of the line and a minor ticket debacle, I entirely missed the Golers. If previous forays into Golers night at the Cobalt are stage with an understated ferocity that only they have mastered. Born of the ashes of S.T.R.E.E.T.S., Bison B.C. has most definitely come into their own and proved that they’re a force to be reckoned with not only within Vancouver’s metal community but worldwide. It’s not hard to see why Bison B.C. is the new favourite of Metal Blade Records; especially since the release of Quiet Earth. The thrashy opus is laden with catchy riffs that maintain the ideals of its heavy predecessors, but bring something new to the table. Laced with anthemic vocals, the band effortlessly primed the assembled masses for 3 Inches. By the time 3 Inches hit the stage, my feet were stuck to the floor. As I attempted to pry them from the carpet, the band waltzed onto the stage to torrents of applause and accolades and epic introductory music only befitting of their hero status. It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years already! The supergroup played a roaring assortment of tracks both old and new as the beer-swilling crowd fought for the right to sing along. Cam Pipes, recent Georgia Straight cover boy, orchestrated the crowd with his soaring vocals, channelling a much more interesting version of Rob Halford. Here Waits Thy Doom is yet another testament to the band’s greatness, solidifying their quickly approaching status as a metal great. The band repeatedly thanked the crowd for coming out, inquiring, “nothing better to do on a Friday night, huh?” Nothing indeed. Bison continues to tour throughout the U.S. into October. Check out 3 Inches of Blood’s Here Waits Thy Doom in stores now. BY pee Pe Bison Kon Artist Spotlight Douglas product Gillian Hobbs is seeing success grow Gillian Hobbs By Jay Schreiber, Arts Editor illian Hobbs, Douglas College GG and local musician, is not your average music student. After turning down a scholarship opportunity to pursue a more academic post-secondary career, Gillian decided to study her blooming passion for music. After turning her life around, Gillian Hobbs found that Douglas College would be a good place to get started. Taking classes that helped educate her in theory and history, as well as improve aural and ensemble skills, she made the New West campus her home for the last two years. In November of 2008, Gillian released her debut album Something to Write Home About and featured a collection of songs that she had composed during her musical career. Gillian has since found herself playing at folk festivals, coffee shops and even getting radio play. Douglas College has offered a lot to Gillian, including business courses outside of her typical music study to help manage herself as a career musician. She is currently working on her second album. Gillian last played at Lugz Coffee Lounge on Main Street on Saturday September 19, along with supporting act Sarah Cole. If you’re interested in learning more about Gillian, you can log on to GillianHobbs.com or download her album off of iTunes. Are you a local artist? Got Story? Email us at arts@theotherpress.ca By Angela Espinoza ack in May, Sam Raimi’s Drag B Me To Hell was released into theatres. Several friends of mine were eager to go, claiming it was bound to be a masterpiece. Having convinced myself that this was just another dime- a-dozen horror movie, I questioned their you ever seen the Evil Dead films?” enthusiasm, to which they replied, “Have I decided to give Evil Dead a shot, already familiar with Raimi’s floundering Spider-Man series (especially Spider-Man 3...). Three DVD purchases and several hours later, I became consumed with the Evil Dead trilogy, so when I read that in 2003 Bruce Campbell green-lit a Toronto- based musical adaptation, you can imagine my excitement for Evil Dead: The Musical. For those new to this wonderfully twisted film franchise, here’s a brief introduction. The trilogy consists of The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), and Army of Darkness (1993). With no consistent plot, style or characterization, the only things stringing all three films together are Campbell’s characters. Ashley J. Williams, who has a chainsaw The Vogue Theatre’s about to get a fistful of Boomstick! Vancouver finally has the opportunity to give Ash Williams a well-deserved hand for a right hand and a shotgun in his left, is partnered with the Necronomicon, the book of the dead, bound in flesh and inked in blood. Sound scary? If only, folks. If only. Evil Dead: The Musical combines the first two films into one blood-soaked dark comedy about five college students staying in a lone cabin for spring break. After accidentally unleashing a series of soul possessing Kandarian demons, poor Ash must fend for himself and attempt to survive the night. With a disgustingly cheerful opening number, “Cabin in the Woods;” a recruitment piece, “Join Us,” sung in part by a possessed moose head; and an outlandish take on the “Time Warp,” “Do the Necronomicon,” this absurdly campy show is filled with ridiculously up-beat songs, and over the top pop- culture references. Nonstop laughs are guaranteed, and it holds up to the The Globe and Mail’s review, calling it “bloody fantastic”. The show will be running from October 20 to October 31 at the Vogue Theatre. With ticket prices from $65 to as low as $25, it’s well worth the money, so what’s stopping you?