Imperium The metal bands in the UK are now so good that going to any given show will pretty much guarantee that you see something heavy and well executed. None more so than with Imperium who get things going with their crushing brand of melodic thrash. Since releasing their debut single Here Comes The Night […]
Voivod + Midnight + Cryptosis – Rebellion, Manchester
It’s Friday night at Rebellion in Manchester for what’s billed as a co-headline tour between Voivod and Midnight – with the French-Canadian stalwarts topping the bill. Doors were listed as 6pm but it’s gone by 7 by the time we’re moving, and a healthy-looking queue has built up behind us. Cryptosis Support comes from Cryptosis […]
M2TM QF4 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – June 6 2026
The last of the quarter finals has descended rapidly upon us and the Jericho is pleasingly busy despite the weather. With Bloodstock inching closer, tonight brings another four bands and an impressive mix of genres fighting it out to make it through to the next round. Mortifi’d are up first and open the evening splendidly […]
Midge Ure at Gateshead Glasshouse with Scenius.
Scenius opened the night with a set that felt both retro and forward‑looking — the kind of electronic pop that nods to the darker corners of the ’80s while still sounding fresh. From the moment the first synth line pulsed through the room, they had the audience leaning in. Their sound is clean, atmospheric, and […]
M2TM QF3 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – May 30 2026
It’s a beautiful thing to be a part of these events and seeing the competition progress. As we move into the summer months and we start to approach the final stages of the competition, it’s noticeably busier at the Jericho. Each week, the crowd seems to grow in size. Unbelievably, we have already reached the […]
Tinariwen & Sulafa Elyas – O2 Ritz, Manchester
No write-up for the grammy award winning Tinariwen – gig, album, or otherwise – comes without an explanation of their history due to the unique place they hold within the music industry and global culture. You may have heard it already, but knowledge of their journey is essential information to fully appreciate their work. The […]
Smash into Pieces supported by Dark Divine and Enemy Inside, Manchester O2 Ritz.
Smash into Pieces are at Manchester’s O2 Ritz with a welcoming queue that takes you right around the corner with fans in merch from old to new, not even allowing you time to think about who could be playing at the venue that night. First support for the night are Metalcore band, Dark Divine from […]
M2TM Quarter Finals 2 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – May 16 2026
Consecutive M2TM weekends are always a treat and these lighter brighter evenings and the lure of the pub alongside the rapidly advancing competition are really helping to draw people in, so it’s no surprise to see another good turnout this weekend. Bloodstock is well and truly within our sights now, Quarter Final 2 is a […]
Huey Morgan – The Fun Lovin’ Criminal – Buxton Opera House
Stick ‘em up punk it’s… The Huey Morgan Solo Tour! Or rather – The Huey Morgan Solo Book Tour – as tonight’s gig is actually more of a promotional appearance for his recently released memoir, entitled (of course) ‘The Fun Lovin’ Criminal’. As such we can expect more of ‘An Evening With…’ affair, recounting tales […]
M2TM Quarter Final 1 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – May 9 2026
We are somehow into May already and are journeying well along the road to Bloodstock as we hit the first of the quarter finals at tonight’s M2TM. The competition is getting tighter, the bands can see the finish line and all are putting their everything into these next round of shows. Everything is being taken […]