Gig Reviews

Caskets Prove Their Power In Islington With Colorblind & Palmist

Caskets proved their live power at O2 Academy Islington, joined by Colorblind & Palmist. A night of intense performances, emotional moments, and fan connections Words: @_carol_tuck_ Photography: @_tony.visual_ @caskets_band @colorblindtx @palmistband @o2acadislington

Four Year Strong / Hardcore Pop Punk Never Felt So Good

Four Year Strong, Koyo, and Shoreline at Koko was a sweat from all orifices, pee yourself, worry it won't get better than this kind of Hardcore pop punk gig.Words: @whodunnet Photography: @a.nashphotography@fouryearstrong @koyolihc @shoreline_band @kokocamden

Fish Bids Farewell: A Poignant Final London Show at The Palladium

Fish. A final London show at The Palladium was a powerful farewell, celebrating 44 years of music, memories, and an unbreakable bond with his devoted fans. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @manuela_langotsch_music_photos @fishderekdick @thelondonpalladium @alissimon

Future Palace Bring Emotion And Energy To Sheffield

Future Palace live in Sheffield with an electrifying set filled with raw emotion, high-energy rock, and powerful storytelling. A night to remember. Plus Immerse Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @futurepalaceofficial @thisisimmerse @corpsheffield

Opeth & Grand Magus Stun Bristol With Show Of Epic Proportions

Opeth and Grand Magus. An unforgettable night in Bristol. From Akerfeldt’s banter to jaw-dropping solos and crushing Metal anthems, this was a show for the ages. Words And Photography: @Hutchie224 @officialopeth @grandmagusband @bristol_beacon

Pantera Prove they Are Still Untouchable

Pantera. A long-awaited return to Wembley was nothing short of legendary. From crushing riffs to electrifying energy, this was a night Metal fans won’t forget. Words: @kahmel_farahani Photography: @robert_sutton_photography @panteraofficial @dimebagdarrell @philiphanselmo @rexbrownofficial @vinniepaulabbott @zakkwyldebls @ovoarena

No Sleep Till Hellfest / Continuing On A Hardcore High

No Sleep Till Hellfest - Moor Beer Vaults. Midwich Cuckoos, Hell Can Wait, and Chub were next up on the battleground. @themidwichcuckoos @hellcanwaithc @chubtheband @montyrocks_ @rdh.photorgraphy

No Sleep Till Hellfest / The First Night Awakens

No Sleep Till Hellfest - Moor Beer Vaults. The first night of the competition was a fiery pit from the get-go. Bangkitan, Bind and Nymphic were up first. @nosleeptillhellfest.official @wearebangkitan @bind.mp3 @nymphic_official @montyrocks_ @rdh.photography

Power Trip / Triumphant In A Vulgar Display Of Thrash

Power Trip return with savage intensity, honouring Riley Gale’s legacy with a blistering set at Marble Factory. Plus Grove Street and Overpower. Simply savage Words And Photography: @hutchie224 @powertriptx @themarblefactory @grovestreethc @overpowerthrash

The Metal Fury Of Kvelertak, Urne And Desert Storm

Kvelertak, Urne, and Desert Storm unleashed pure Metal chaos at London’s Electric Ballroom. Blistering riffs, intense energy, and unforgettable performances. Words And Photography: @a.nashphotography @kvelertakofficial @urneband @desertstormuk @electricballroomcamden

O2 Academy Brixton / Motionless In White – Brand Of Sacrifice – Fit For A King

Motionless In White, Fit For A King, and Brand Of Sacrifice tore down O2 Academy Brixton on the final UK date of The End Of The World Tour 2025. Words: @_carol_tuck_ Photography: @_tony.visual_ @motionlessinwhite @fitforakingtx @brandofsacrificemetal @o2academybrix

Black Who? Jazz Sabbath Take Dublin Souls With A Masterful Performance

Jazz Sabbath. A unique jazz makeover to Black Sabbath’s biggest hits at the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. A great fusion of Metal and jazz with Adam Wakeman. Words: @brian_boyle_72 @jazz_sabbath @adamwakeman1

Empyre Continue To Build With Triumphant Night In London

Empyre. A breathtaking unplugged performance at St Pancras Old Church on a night of raw, powerful rock in an intimate setting. An 'I was there' moment. Words And Photography: @hutchie224 @empyrerock @kscopemusic @spocmusic

Ace Frehley Brings 10,000 Volt Energy To South Florida

Ace Frehley rocked Dania Beach on his 10,000 Volts Tour, thrilling the KISS Army with classic hits, deep cuts, and signature guitar solos. Words And Photography: @raynaleigh_ @acefrehleyofficial @casinodaniabeach @kissonline

Jerry Cantrell / Unforgettable I Want Blood Tour Hits St. Louis

Alice In Chains legend Jerry Cantrell rocked St. Louis on his I Want Blood Tour, delivering a powerful set with Filter. A must-see night of grunge and Metal, Words And Photography: @bentsphotos @aliceinchains @jerrycantrell @thehawthornstl @gregpuciato

Obscura Lead A Night Of Technical Death Metal Mastery At O2 Academy Islington

Obscura delivered a jaw-dropping display of Technical Death Metal mastery at O2 Academy2 Islington, with Skeletal Remains and Gorod amplifying the intensity. Words And Photography: @a.nashphotography @realmofobscura @skeletalremainsofficial @gorod_official @o2acadislington

Apocalyptica & Nita Strauss Bring Symphonic Fury And Shredding To Toronto

Gig Review: Apocalyptica & Nita Strauss Bring Symphonic Fury And Shredding To Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto. 13 February 2025. A show that will be remembered. Words And Photography: @taylorcamphotos @apocalypticaofficial @hurricanenita @queenelizabeththeatre

Green Lung Conjure Metal Magic At The Marble Factory

Green Lung - Their rise continues with spellbinding, riff-heavy set at Bristol’s Marble Factory. A night of occult energy, soaring vocals, and pure Metal power Words And Photography: @Hutchie224 @greenlungband @untootherspdx @satanssatyrs @themarblefactory
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