Andy Shaw

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Andy has been going to gigs for more than 40 years and has a passion for rock music, especially of the extreme variety. He has been shooting and reviewing gigs for a while with MetalTalk, mainly around our beautiful Second City. Andy brings the passion and joy live music gives him via his reporting for MetalTalk.

Andy also has a weekly Extreme Metal Radio show across a number of platforms and a podcast, which exclusively features underground bands and brand-new music. He can also be seen by the side of a football pitch, photographing wherever the mighty Birmingham City travel.
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Massive Wagons and The Virginmarys rock an electric sold-out Birmingham

Gig Reviews
Experience the electric atmosphere of Massive Wagons and The Virginmarys sold-out show at Academy2 in Birmingham. Read the review and relive the night! Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @massivewagons @thevirginmarys @o2academybham

Imperial Triumphant and Abduction deliver an intense night of music

Gig Reviews
Imperial Triumphant and Abduction at The Asylum, Birmingham. Witness the immersive performances of two purveyors of music at the very dark end of the spectrum. Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @imperialtriumphant @abduction616 @theasylumvenue

Alpha Wolf – King 810 – ten56 – Xile – The Asylum, Birmingham

Extreme Metal
Gig Review - Alpha Wolf - King 810 - ten56 - Xile - The Asylum, Birmingham. A fantastic night of Extreme Metal showing this is the most exciting genre of music. Words and Photo: @andyshaw16 @alphawolfcvlt @king810flint @ten56hq @xile_hc @theasylumvenue

KK’s Steel Mill / Wednesday 13 – South Of Salem – Sick N’ Beautiful – Tarah Who?

News
KK's Steel Mill / Wednesday 13 - South Of Salem - Sick N' Beautiful - Tarah Who? 14 April 2023. Four bands delivering exactly what it says on the tin. Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @mrmotherfucker13 @sicknbeautifulband @tarahwho @southofsalemofficial @kkssteelmill

Crowbar, Voidlurker and Tumanduumband deliver a Wall-vibrating Night of Metal

Gig Reviews
Experience the wall-vibrating night of Doom Metal at Crowbar sold-out show in Birmingham's Asylum with Voidlurker and Tumanduumband. Words and photography by Andy Shaw. Words and Photo: @andyshaw16 @crowbarmusic @voidlurker @tumanduumband @theasylumvenue

Blackberry Smoke Ignite Sold-out Academy with Southern Rock Anthems

Gig Reviews
A night of good ol' Southern Rock at a sold-out Academy in Birmingham with Read Southall Band and the wonderful Blackberry Smoke who rode into Birmingham on their You Hear Georgia U.K. / Europe Tour '23. Words and Photo: @andyshaw16 @blackberrysmoke @readsouthallband

The Answer / A perfect St. Patrick’s party night in Birmingham

Gig Reviews
The Answer / Oli Brown & The Dead Collective - O2 Institute Birmingham - 17 March 2023. The perfect band for a St. Patrick's night party at the Institute. Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @theanswerrock @olibrownofficial

Sleeping With Sirens make Birmingham hot, sweaty and elated

Gig Reviews
A brilliant night at the O2 Institute, Birmingham, saw Sleeping With Sirens, Static Dress, and Charming Liars delight. Apart from a brief power failure, the crowd certainly never had a chance to sleep. Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @sleepingwithsirens @staticdress @charmingliars

Empyre at this intimate Northampton setting was a real privilege

Gig Reviews
Gig Review - Empyre - The Black Prince, Northampton 11 March 2023. A perfect performance from a band destined for very big things in the next couple of years. Words and Photo: @andyshaw16 @empyrerock @ethyrfield

Birmingham Symphony Hall shows real love for Beth Hart

Gig Reviews
Beth Hart is truly an amazing artist who can captivate her audience through her blues-based rock, and tonight at Birmingham's Symphony Hall was no different. Words and Photo: @andyshaw16 @officialbethhart
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Andy Shaw

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Andy has been going to gigs for more than 40 years and has a passion for rock music, especially of the extreme variety. He has been shooting and reviewing gigs for a while with MetalTalk, mainly around our beautiful Second City. Andy brings the passion and joy live music gives him via his reporting for MetalTalk.

Andy also has a weekly Extreme Metal Radio show across a number of platforms and a podcast, which exclusively features underground bands and brand-new music. He can also be seen by the side of a football pitch, photographing wherever the mighty Birmingham City travel.
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