Tonight at Place Bell in Laval, fans got exactly what they came for on Pierce the Veil’s I Can’t Hear You tour. Opening with Beach Weather was a smart move—those breezy indie-pop hooks eased everyone in, but when they closed with “Sex, Drugs, Etc.,” the crowd lost it. It felt like a mini-reunion too, since Sleeping with Sirens first brought Beach Weather out on tour about 10–15 years ago.
Next up, Sleeping with Sirens turned the volume way up. Kellin Quinn arrived onstage like he owned the place, and his vocals were on point from the first note. Midway through “Go Go Go,” Quinn paused to tell Laval they were the “loudest crowd of the tour,” and they proved him right—ears were ringing in the best way possible. They mixed old-school emo anthems (“If You Can’t Hang”) with fresh cuts like “Bloody Knuckles.” The highlight came when arms shot up for “Better Off Dead,” then the lights went down and phone screens flickered like stars for an acoustic moment. Drummer Matty Best closed their set with a solo that shook the rafters and had everyone bouncing in anticipation of the headliners.
When the intro of Vicente Fernández’s “El Rey” hit the speakers, you just knew Pierce the Veil were about to turn it up to eleven. They blasted off with “Death of an Executioner,” and by the time “Bulls in the Bronx” kicked in, the floor was pure chaos—in the best way. The stage looked incredible, with strobes and fog. It wasn’t just about the music—the visuals celebrated their history as a band, with symbols from each of their albums so fans could relive the journey.
Mid-set, Vic Fuentes and Tony Perry stripped it down for acoustic spins on “Today I Saw the Whole World” and “Wonderless,” giving everyone a breather. Then they slammed right back into heavier tracks, reminding us exactly why their shows still crackle with energy.
After a quick breather, PTV stormed back for a killer three-song encore: “Circles” had everyone screaming the chorus, “Disasterology” sent heads banging in unison, and for the closer, “King for a Day” reunited them with Kellin Quinn. By the end, voices were hoarse, smiles were wide, and Laval got more than a concert—it got a full-on party with friends who’ve been making noise together for nearly two decades.
Review – Maëlle Ramsay
Photos – Eric Brisson
