Periphery & Eidola Showcase Face-Melting Djent Technical Proficiency at History [Photos]

Currently touring in support of their latest album, Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre, Periphery brought their longtime friends Eidola along for a North American run of dates, touching down in Toronto for a show that was initially booked at the Danforth Music Hall. That show sold out quickly, so the event was moved to History, allowing another 800 to 900 fans access to the show without having to line the pockets of aftermarket resellers. While History wasn’t sold out (shy of about 500 patrons), the vibe in the room from both bands was undoubtedly celebratory. Eidola vocalist Andrew Wells (Dance Gavin Dance) proclaimed the Toronto show the best of the run and seemed genuinely impressed with the crowd’s energy throughout their performance. Backing things up, the evening was opened with Perip...

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