Mushroomhead / Dymytry / Silenzer – Birmingham O2 Institute2
Silenzer First up, we have Austrian 5-piece Silenzer. It’s clear from the off that they have high energy, enjoy playing, and have decided to make the most of their support slot on the Mushroomhead tour. Most of the tracks come from their 2022 album ‘X’, with the standout song being their latest single ‘Out of […]
Dead Posey w/ Ugly Club, Gullivers NQ, Manchester.
“Just to prep you, it will most likely be a departure from the norm in terms of genres” Rob advises me over Messenger, in reference to our upcoming adventure into Manchester. For we’re used to having our ears blasted and senses flattened by extreme metal acts including Marduk, Ingested, and Baest in our reviewing double […]
Idles’ energy, empathy and politically charged anthems annihilate Cardiff castle.
The music industry is full of amazing female artists so it’s refreshing to see Idles’ opening support slot at Cardiff castle going to pop auteur, Angélica Garcia. Her experimental versatility is clear to see as she draws from her impressive back catalogue and immediately holds the attention of a crowd who, judging by the faces […]
The Darkness with the Southern River Band – The Castle Sessions at Warwick Castle, July 4th 2024.
It’s the 4th of July and it’s likely there’ll be some fireworks on and off the stage as The Darkness descends on historic Warwick Castle for another of the Castle Sessions. Seeing The Darkness in broad daylight might seem a little contradictory but there were several thousand fans in the castle grounds well up for […]
Smashing Pumpkins and co. ride a wave of nostalgia on a night of air punching anthems at Cardiff Castle.
Not even the anticipated torrential rain could spoil the vibe at Cardiff castle as a very busy early crowd prepare to greet openers, Teen Mortgage. This two piece are no strangers to the big stage and set about instantly delivering riff after riff as they get the crowd going with their skate punk infused, scuzz […]
Sirenia with Temperance & Symphonity at Manchester Academy.
Saturday night in Manchester means only one thing today which is a night of symphonic metal to really get your weekend started. However…. Unfortunately, first band Symphonity had a start time of 7:20 which made the first half of the set extremely quiet which felt awkward to watch. The band’s stage presence lacked in some […]
Static Lives with Urban Theory & Sietch at 33 Oldham Street, Manchester.
33 Oldham Street is a new upcoming music venue in the heart of Manchester ready to open its doors to new bands. and tonight that involves Sheffield born Static Lives on their first headline tour. For a music venue you can tell it’s brand new with the impressive lighting on the ceiling and very clean, […]
Bruce Dickinson / Black Smoke Trigger – Manchester Academy.
Black Smoke Trigger Initiating proceedings tonight is a four-piece hard rock outfit from New Zealand. Straightforward, driving mid-tempo guitar with stomping beats was the vibe, and they achieved this well, the Sunday night crowd quickly warming to them during their solid but brief set. At times it was clear to see Chris Cornell’s influence on […]
Martin Turner at the Robin 2 along with Small Changes.
Martin Turner returned to the Robin 2 to play the Live Dates Volume II album in its entirety plus some additional favourites. This was a very early start for a Sunday gig, with doors opening at 4pm and before Martin and the band take to the stage there is a short set from Birmingham ensemble […]
Sick Of It All + Going Off + Chain of Survival, Rebellion, Manchester.
Chain of Survival from Liverpool were the first band on and warmed things up with a short and tightly played set of fast punk and thrash-influenced hardcore. They ended with an excellent cover of ‘Victim in Pain’ by Agnostic Front. Up next were young local band, Going Off, who brought a slightly heavier brand of […]