Live Reviews
Creeper – When The Sun Comes – The Roundhouse, London
Camden Town has been home to the misunderstood and misfits for years now and I couldn’t think of a more suitable setting for Creeper to put on their ‘When The Sun Comes’ special event. Taking over the city with their Haunt during the day with the excitement building up to a performance at the prestigious...
WSTR – The Boileroom, Guildford
English pop punker’s WSTR recently embarked on a sixteen date run of shows across the UK visiting a variety of venues along the way. With the band on the cusp of a new album coming “soon”, we had to head down to one of their show’s to check out what the band were up to....
Alexisonfire – UK/EU Tour 2022 – O2 Guildhall Southampton
Southampton’s Guildhall has hosted some of the biggest names in rock and metal, so it seems only fitting that Alexisonfire marked their return to the seaside town with a visit to the iconic venue. Bringing Higher Power and Boston Manor along for the ride, the night promised to be one that showcased the past, present,...
Wargasm – Explicit Tour – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Rebellion, progression, and equality are three things London’s Wargasm strive for each and every time they step onto the stage, so what better way to get that message across then building a stacked lineup for their biggest Headline show to date. Knife Bride, Fearless Vampire Killers, and Scene Queen joined Wargasm in what promised to...
Names – Old Blue Last, London
Getting noticed in the London music scene can be one daunting task but that doesn’t stop new faces from popping up and performing daily. Names are a band looking to propel themselves forward with new music and live performances and they have found themselves in London’s own Old Blue Last. Supported By Yellow Bellies and...
Anthrax – XL Tour – O2 Academy Brixton, London
40 years seems like a feat not many bands reach, however Thrash Metal legends Anthrax are still going stronger than ever! The ‘XL’ tour of the UK culminates at London’s prestigious O2 Academy Brixton and with support from Sworn Enemy and Municipal Waste, Anthrax plan on making it one hell of a celebration! Here’s what...
Arch Enemy & Behemoth – The European Siege Tour – O2 Academy Brixton, London
Opening the night’s proceedings was Unto Others who brought a unique blend of groove and metal to the London legions. Opening with ‘Heroine’ before launching straight into ‘Give Me To The Night’ saw the band captivate the crowd from the off. Certainly the least heavy band on the bill however, that didn’t stop them from...
Parkway Drive – ‘Darker Still’ European Tour – Alexandra Palace, London
From headlining Bloodstock and Waken to not knowing if there was a future for the band after lockdown, Parkway Drive has certainly been on a wild ride over the past few years. Their return to London’s Alexandra Palace has been one that has been eagerly awaited for quite some time now and with Lorna Shore...
Måneskin – The Loneliest Launch Show – The Underworld, London
Most bands tease a new single by sharing short snippets on social media or with cryptic posts however, Italian Rockers Måneskin don’t do things the ordinary way. Instead of taking the easy route, the band opted to announce a surprise concert in Camden Town’s Underworld. First come, first serve while offering the tickets to fans...
Cassyette – Sad Girl Summer Tour – O2 Academy Islington, London
As the cold started to fill the London air once again, Cassyette had one final stop on her Sad Girl Summer tour which would take place at none other than Islington Academy. Capping off her largest UK headline run to date, this night promised to be one neither the band nor the fans should forget....
The Vikings And Lionhearts Tour – AO Arena, Manchester
The Vikings and Lionhearts tour caught a lot of people’s attention during the lockdown when it was announced, as it saw Amon Amarth and Machine Head set to share Arena stages together in a co-headline setting. This would be the first time in a while Machine Head strayed away from their 3-hour, ‘Evening With’ style,...
Anti-Flag + Bouncing Souls – The Engine Rooms, Southampton
The last time Anti-Flag landed in the UK the Prime Minister resigned the very same day so maybe Punk was in the air as they prepared to perform in Southampton’s Engine Rooms. Accompanied by Buds and the Bouncing Souls, the night promised to be jam-packed with political views and anarchy. Here’s what went down! Opening...