By a hair

I thought Loviatar did the city proud with their D&D-loving metallurgy, but Monobrow played an even hotter set. I got the definite impression that the crowd was well and truly wowed - quite justifiably, since I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a band doing traditional heavy metal instrumentals anywere.

Feedback action!



Brian hits!



Sam handles the low end.



Goldtop action!



Extra Sam!



Bonus Paul! (And bonus Les Paul!)



Ring around the Brian!



And that's it. In addition to heading up to Montreal with Loviatar next month, they'll be in Toronto October 6 at The 460. Closer to home, they're opening for Cauldron at Mavericks Sept. 21.

• Show reminder: Speaking of Mavericks, Dead and Divine play their last Ottawa gig, accompanied by Mychildren Mybride, Liferuiner and The Channel 4 News Team. James Farr, The DGB and Yes, Please & Thank You are at the Rainbow.