rock/metal live review
Live Review: The Gaslight Anthem / Emily Wolfe – The Halls, Wolverhampton 23.03.24
Rock legends The Gaslight Anthem are back in the UK touring their new EP ‘History Books: Short Stories’ Following on from last year’s release of ‘History Books’ an album nearly 10 years in the making, The Gaslight Anthem are back with an EP and a full UK tour to boot! Tonight the tour stopped off …
Live Review: Cryptopsy / Atheist / Almost Dead / 72 Legions – Corporation, Sheffield. 22.03.2024
With the doors being advertised at 19.00 I walked through the psychedelic entrance hallway of the Corporation to find 72 Legions signing off from their set with a few crushing and battering bars of Melodic Death Metal, the house lights then ignited and the band departed the stage to make way for the rest of …
Live Review: Cattle Decapitation / Signs Of The Swarm / 200 Stab Wounds / Vomit Forth – The Stylus, Leeds 15.03.2024
As I approached the Stylus for tonights slab of death and death core I couldn’t help but notice the amount of shirts milling about with logos which to the untrained eye are totally illegible, to the rest of us though they are a cacophony of geniuses in the world we all absolutely love. It then …
Live Review: Orbit Culture / Defects – Rebellion, Manchester 08.03.2024
Tonight was an evening of a more traditional two band bill, a straight up, out and out blast of Extreme Metal. First to hit the stage were Defects, a fast-emerging powerhouse of energy and barbaric intent. From the moment they hit the stage, they demonstrated that they were here with one target in mind and …
Live Review: Enslaved, Svalbard, Wayfarer – Brudenell Club, Leeds 07.03.2024
Tonight was an evening of legends, a two-prong attack if you will. Tonight we welcomed the absolute marvels that are Enslaved, Norwegian masters of extreme metal, and they were infiltrating the iconic Brudenell Club in Leeds. This, ladies and gentlemen, was simply an evening of epic proportions. First up we had the Atmospheric Black Metal …
Live Review: Elvana – The Leadmill, Sheffield 16.03.2023
Elvana, an Elvis-fronted Nirvana tribute band, brought the house down at The Leadmill in Sheffield on Saturday, the sold-out venue was buzzing with anticipation, and Elvana did not disappoint. From the moment they took to the stage, the energy was palpable. Their rendition of “In Bloom,” a classic Nirvana track, was electrifying and set the …
Live Review: The 1975 – Tele2 Arena, Stockholm 08.03.2024
Words by Anastasia Baranovskaia The 1975 delivered a memorable performance at Tele2 Arena, leaving an undeniable mark on the hearts of their fans. Originally set to perform at the venue Annexet, the demand for tickets led to a venue upgrade. The fact that it became a sold-out show, filled with an enthusiastic crowd, made it …
Live Review: Joanne Shaw Taylor / Connor Selby – The Fire Station, Sunderland 21.02.2024
A remarkable venue played host to a remarkable guitar player tonight as Joanne Shaw Taylor brought her blues rocking band to The Fire Station in Sunderland. Connor Selby provided support with his electrified acoustic blues. It takes guts to take a stage with just a guitar in between you and the audience, most of which …
Live Review: The Pineapple Thief / Randy McStine – 02 Ritz, Manchester 20.02.2024
On the opening night of a 20-date European Tour, The Pineapple Thief delivered a mesmerising performance at Manchester’s O2 Ritz. With the incomparable Gavin Harrison on drums, the band’s energy was palpable from the moment they stepped on stage. The setlist, comprising of 15 songs plus a two-song encore, showcased the band’s versatility and depth. …
Live Review: Saint Agnes / Bex / The Strays – Think Tank?, Newcastle 28.01.2024
By Renée Bennett Following their third studio album, London band Saint Agnes ‘Bloodsuckers’ tour commenced this month after its initial postponement while the group supported reggae metal band Skindred on tour. It was worth the wait while a pulsating vacuum was made in the intimate Geordie venue ‘Think Tank?’. The night kicked off with support …