Live Reviews
Cattle Decapitation – Terrasite Over Europe Tour – O2 Academy Islington, London
The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as eager fans lined up through the Islington shopping centre, all abuzz for Cattle Decapitation’s Terrasite Over Europe Tour at the O2 Academy. Joined by three dynamic support bands—Vomit Forth, 200 Stab Wounds, and Signs of the Swarm—the night promised a diverse blend of extreme metal. Kicking off the onslaught,...
Polaris – Fatalism UK Tour 2024 – SWX, Bristol
In support of their latest album, ‘Fatalism’, Polaris took to venues up and down the UK to share the new music and pay tribute to their late guitarist, Ryan Siew. Joined at the show by the excellent Silent Planet, we just had to head down to the SWX Bristol to check out what would go...
Enslaved – European Spring Tour 2024 – Islington Assembly Hall, London
In the pantheon of metal gods, Enslaved stand as towering figures, their legacy etched into the annals of black metal history. But before the Norwegian titans took the stage at London’s Islington Assembly Hall, the night unfolded like a symphony of chaos and beauty, with each band adding their unique flavour to the sonic tapestry....
Poppy – Zig Tour – The Koko, London
With the release of her recent album ‘Zig’ it was about time for Poppy to come back to the UK and bring these songs to life in front of fans across the country. We headed down to the iconic Koko in Camden to check it out. As the lights dimmed and Poppy took to the...
You Me At Six – Celebrating 10 Years Of Cavalier Youth – The Guildhall, Portsmouth
I feel the rock world’s heart collectively died a little upon the recent announcement of You Me At Six’s upcoming break-up in 2025. The end is here, but not quite yet. It’s with this newfound knowledge that we find ourselves tagging onto the intimate “10 Years Of Cavalier Youth” Tour across the UK, hoping to...
Enter Shikari – A Kiss For The Whole World Tour – OVO Wembley Arena, London
Enter Shikari have just proved the impossible was possible at their OVO Wembley Arena show. From the insane levels of production, to the fact every ticket sold contributed to independent venues, Enter Shikari have proved that they are a band that’ll go down in history for the right reasons. Here’s why. The wonderful pop-punk energy...
Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes – ‘Dark Rainbow’ Tour – The Roundhouse, London
With the release of their latest album ‘Dark Rainbow’, a new era of Rattlesnakes is here. The new release has seen a more self-reflective side from Frank and co that past albums haven’t seen. With the band touring the UK to celebrate its release we had to head down to London’s Roundhouse to see how...
Arm’s Length + Beauty School – Co-headline UK Tour – The Night and Day Café, Manchester
Beauty School and Arm’s Length at The Night and Day Café in Manchester was a great showcase for how two incredible upcoming bands can pull off a joint headline show in a small venue. The show was full of energy, start to finish and the crowd was left wanting so much more. First up was...
Wargasm – The Venom Tour – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
An oddly mild December evening is about to heat up for one of the last shows of the year before the Christmas festivities kick off for most. And in all honesty, what a noisy chaotic way to see out 2023. Wargasm, hot off the release of a new record are in London Town once more...
Therapy? – ‘Hard Cold Fire’ Tour 2023 – Electric Ballroom, London
There’s only a mere two bands for the punters to enjoy tonight but the power in which the two bring to the Electric Ballroom is not to be understated by any means. Therapy? have had along and illustrious career which shows no sign of slowing down just yet with a new album that just landed...
The Front Bottoms – Road To The Jam UK Tour – Manchester Academy 1
The Front Bottoms supported by Vundabar at Manchester Academy 1 was a packed out show and for good reason. Vundabar kicked off the night with an energetic vibe that warmed up the crowd. ‘Ash In the Sun’ and ‘Alien Blues’ were some absolute crowd favourites. The chorus of ‘Alien Blues’ is commonly used on tik-tok...
Halestorm – Back From The Dead Tour 2023 – OVO Wembley Arena, London
If you’ve been in the alternative music scene at all, the name Halestorm shouldn’t sound unfimilar to you and there’s a reason for that. A touring powerhouse that has brought their sound to all corners of the world, were back on the road around Europe with the tour culminating at the legendary Wembley Arena for...