LIVE REVIEW: Skarlett Riot @ Satan’s Hollow, Manchester – 23rd March 2019
Not many venues are almost full in time for the first supporting band. Satan’s Hollow clearly continues to be a popular venue for both bands and gig goers as part […]
LIVE REVIEW: Widdershins & Nights Tribunal @ G21 (The Saddle Inn), Chester – 9th February 2019
Home to a number of small music venues, Chester has a growing live music scene with a great community feel. Heading to the G21 stage, a new venue incorporated into […]
LIVE REVIEW: Nightwish @ Arena, Manchester – 11th December 2018
Following their year-long break in 2017, Finnish symphonic metal giants Nightwish have returned celebrating their previous albums with their Decades World Tour. With people of all ages and backgrounds flowing […]
LIVE REVIEW: Within Temptation @ Apollo, Manchester – 10th November 2018
The queue outside the Apollo is clearly full of symphonic metal fans, with the extensive range of goth clothing, and Within Temptation T-shirts setting the tone for the evening. The […]
LIVE REVIEW: In Depths @ The Saddle Inn, Chester – 1st November 2018
Chester’s The Saddle Inn is a growing hotspot for live music in this historic city. With remnants of Halloween haunting the cobbled streets, November 1st hosts the launch show for […]
LIVE REVIEW: The Rasmus @ Academy 2, Manchester – 23rd October 2018
The queue extending down Oxford Road from the Academy is clearly full of The Rasmus’ fans. The large amount of black clothing is a clear indicator, it’s also nice to […]
LIVE REVIEW: White Mammoth @ Live Rooms, Chester – 11th October 2018
The intimacy of smaller gig venues creates an atmosphere that cannot easily be replicated with larger venues. The barriers between the band and audience are (metaphorically and physically) removed creating […]
LIVE REVIEW: Leprous @ Gorilla, Manchester – 22nd September 2018
As the Mancunian rain pours down, prog-metal fans escape into the arches seeking the hidden entrance to Gorilla. The first act, Norwegian New Energy Music band 22, are due on […]
LIVE REVIEW: Burn It Down Festival 2018 @ Various Venues, Torquay – 1st September 2018
As the noon sun shines down over the seaside town of Torquay, the blasting of guitars and drums can be heard as the first band carries out their sound checks. […]
LIVE REVIEW: 2000 Trees Festival 2018 @ Upcote Farm, Cheltenham – 12th-14th July 2018
Thursday Even among the biggest events in the UK festival calendar, 2000 Trees always finds itself held in such high regard, a festival adored by fans and bands alike for […]
LIVE REVIEW: UK Tech-Fest 2018 @ Showground, Newark – 5th-9th July 2018
Thursday With the blaring heat of the sun continuing to dry out the UK, the Tech-Fest campsite is somewhat uncomfortable as metalheads alike attempt to put up their tents. The […]
LIVE REVIEW: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls @ Academy, Liverpool – 25th April 2018
The best word to describe the feeling of tonight’s show would be inclusive. For one, it’s easily got among the most diverse age range you’re likely to see at a […]
LIVE REVIEW: Of Mice & Men @ The Ritz, Manchester – 23rd April 2018
If there was any time for Of Mice & Men to finally prove themselves, it’d be now. Even if their first post-Austin Carlile album Defy was a rather lacklustre effort, […]
LIVE REVIEW: Aquilo @ Gorilla, Manchester – 15th April 2018
Walking through a tunnel entrance into the small venue of Gorilla (which looks very much like the opening scene of School Of Rock) full of eager fans of all ages […]
LIVE REVIEW: Epica @ The Ritz, Manchester – 12th April 2018
To say that Epica are (pardon the pun) epic would be an understatement. The lengthy queue outside the venue way before doors, full of people of all ages and interests, […]
LIVE REVIEW: Skindred w/ Gloryhammer, Sumo Cyco & Cypecore @ Hammerfest X – 17th March 2018
Despite having an afternoon slot on the Saturday of Hammerfest X, Cypecore (9) create a dark, heavy atmosphere at the main stage. Their apocalyptic lyrics and cybergoth-inspired armour create a […]
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