rock/metal live review
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 …
Live Review: Gerry Jablonski And The Electric Band / George Shovlin And Friends – Sedgefield Blues Club, Sedgefield
Tonight was all about talent and what a night it was at Sedgefield Blues Club. The club has been going for a long time now and has generated a reputation for putting on exceptionally high-quality gigs to the point where people now will show up even without knowing the band. Such is the club’s guarantee …
Live Review: Bury Tomorrow / We Came As Romans / Kingdom Of Giants – The Stylus, Leeds 18.01.2024
Energy personification was the order of the day for this Metalcore billing in Leeds, and with it being completely sold out well in advance it promised to be an evening of true brutality and mayhem. First up were Kingdom Of Giants and with the Stylus filling up nicely it was time for them to take …
Live Review: Francis Dunnery and It Bites (IT Bites FD) / John Young – Manchester Academy, Manchester 20.01.2024
On Saturday night, Francis Dunnery and his band It Bites performed at Manchester Academy, delivering a night of musical brilliance and nostalgia that left the venue buzzing with excitement. The sold-out show took the audience through decades of an impressive career, starting with the classic “Black December” from second album, “Once Around The World”. With …