IN VANCOUVER I FOUND: Blood, Guts and EVERYTIME I DIE


There couldn’t have been a better band for me to see than Everytime I Die for my first show since my recent relocation to Vancouver. Not knowing the cities transportation system that well and living about an hour and a half away can be extremely frustrating to get to downtown Vancouver. However I’ve been waiting … Continue reading

MOVEMBER: How Low Can You Grow Your Mo, Week 1!


So here it is, our progress of achieving moustachery certification! On November 1st thousands of gentlemen register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month these generous dudesters donate the little cleft of skin just above the upper lip to raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer. The radical bros, known … Continue reading

Only For the Week


Thus ends the last full week of June. Next week, it will just barely be the start of July, which means that summer is in full swing. Is that cause to celebrate? Nah, here at VisiONtheNet we have better reasons to jubilantly consume alcohol (always the finest way to celebrate). June has been, hands down, … Continue reading

The Vans Warped Tour, Music Nova Scotia and the Halifax Pop Explosion announce; “Battle to Warped Tour II”


The same competition that launched the fantastic east coast metal act, Last Call Chernobyl, is waiting to host your band and give you the chance to play at Vans Warped Tour 2011!  The challenge offers an opportunity for one band to perform in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans on The Vans Warped … Continue reading

Music speaks to us all, it heals us, it brings us together and it makes PJ spread his ass cheeks on stage!


Last night I was finishing off the last beer in my half empty fridge, going through some old and new Alexisonfire regaining some joy of my youth. While I was watching their video for “Born and Raised” I thought about why I do what I do. Why my fellow colleagues do what we do. What … Continue reading

Dancing With Paris Vs. King Cobra


I think since we’re here to support the east coast scene we should help bands that are helping the east coast scene. Metal/Hardcore act Dancing With Paris and Hardcore outfit King Cobra are helping boost the energy around here, as well as so many touring bands. So we’re starting “Just Passing Through”, a new category … Continue reading

A Band Is A Business


A band is probably one of the most awesome career choices you could possibly make! The problem is, a lot of bands don’t understand that to be successful, you need to treat your band like a business. There are things you need to think about. For example, there are quite a few expenses that come with being … Continue reading