When a band like Sepultura announces its final tour, you expect an evening of raw power, nostalgic riffs, and a bit of chaos—and that’s precisely what Montreal got at L’Olympia. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Sepultura brought with them an all-star lineup: Harvest, Agnostic Front, and Obituary, each delivering their own spin on heavy music. It felt less like a concert and more like a loud, sweaty farewell party.
Minnesota’s Harvest kicked things off with their hardcore-laden, crowd-pushing aggression. It might’ve been a quarter-century since they last hit Montreal, but their energy had the pit swirling from the start. Frontman Dave Walker even had a circle pit roaring before their set closed, reminding everyone why Harvest was worth the wait.
Next up, Agnostic Front gave us the Vinnie Stigma Show. The hardcore legend seemed more intent on getting in the pit than staying on stage, while frontman Roger Miret handed over his mic to crowd surfers like some punk-rock Oprah (“you get a verse, you get a verse!”). Classics like “Gotta Go” hit with nostalgia-fuelled intensity, proving why Agnostic Front is still the stuff of New York hardcore legends.
By the time Obituary took the stage, the crowd was primed. Though forced to improvise after a tour bus breakdown, they didn’t miss a beat. John Tardy’s growls and a thunderous “Redneck Stomp” turned the floor into a thrash-haven, and their Celtic Frost cover, “Circle of the Tyrants,” added just the right amount of grim. They capped off with “Slowly We Rot,” and fans left no doubt they came for mayhem.
Finally, Sepultura took their place—possibly for the last time in Montreal. Derrick Green commanded the crowd with relentless fury, while Andreas Kisser delivered riffs that were sharp, heavy, and unashamedly brutal. Guest percussionists joined for “Kaiowas,” turning the stage into a tribal ritual, with cameos from Obituary members and Montreal’s own Jason Rockman. And when “Roots Bloody Roots” closed the night, the crowd’s roars were less about goodbye and more about a legacy.
If this was the end of Sepultura’s Montreal chapter, it was a triumphant one, proving that 40 years later, they’re still the kings of metal.
Photos – Kieron Yates
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