Gig Reviews

Thundermother Flaunt Rock ‘N’ Roll Lifeblood At The Garage

Gig Reviews
Thundermother, Cobra Spell and Vulvarine took shifts rocking the living daylights out of Highbury and Islington’s The Garage last week.Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @robert_sutton_photography @thegaragehq @thundermother @cobraspell @vulvarine_band

Mark Tremonti In London: What Valentine’s Day Should Be

Gig Reviews
Mark Tremonti delivered a powerhouse performance at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town, proving that Valentine's Day is best spent with electrifying riffs and pure rock energy. Plus Florence Black. Words: @bogdanbele Photography: @rock_pixs @tremontiofficial @markttremonti @officialalterbridge @florenceblackuk @o2forumktown

Spiritbox Kick Off Their Tour In Sold-Out Alexandra Palace Spectacle

Gig Reviews
Spiritbox launch their tour at Alexandra Palace with a powerful, sold-out show featuring new tracks, epic surprises, and a crowd that shook the venue to its core. Plus Periphery and Stray Form The Path. Words: @_carol_tuck_ Photography: @_tony.visual_ @spiritboxmusic @periphery @strayfromthepath @yourallypally

Queensrÿche / US Metal legends roll back the years in Bristol

Gig Reviews
Queensrÿche. Origins tour rocks Bristol, delivering The Warning in full! With Night Demon opening, it’s a night of pure Heavy Metal energy. Read the full review. Words And Photography: @hutchie224 @queensrycheofficial @toddlatorreofficial @themarblefactory

Wheatus & Magnolia Park Light Up Nottingham With Nostalgia And New Wave Energy

Gig Reviews
Wheatus delivered nostalgia with Teenage Dirtbag, while Magnolia Park ignited the future of alt-rock in Nottingham. A night of mosh pits, anthems, and energy! Words And Photogtraphy: @mattprattphotos @nottinghamarena @wheatusofficial @magnoliaparkfl

Bowling For Soup / A Nottingham Celebration Of Generations

Gig Reviews
Bowling For Soup - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena. Uniting generations of pop-punk fans. A celebration of 30 years of alternative music at its finest! Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @bfs_official @nottinghamarena

Rise Against Light Up O2 Academy Brixton In These Dark Times

Gig Reviews
Punk rock headliners Rise Against, post-hardcore supergroup L.S. Dunes and "the future of rock 'n' roll" Spiritual Cramp shared the stage for a night of phenomenal performances.Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @o2academybrix @riseagainst @lsdunes @spiritualcramptv

Gogol Bordello / Sharing A Moment That Only A Love Of Music Can Bring

Gig Reviews
Gogol Bordello and The Scratch brought chaos to Alexandra Palace on Feb 8, 2025. A fusion of punk, Romani, ska, and Irish trad made for an unforgettable night. Words: @zombierocker86 Photography: @tonynmph @yourallypally @gogolbordello @thescratchmusic

Dropkick Murphys / Solidarity And Unapologetic Defiance In Alexandra Palace

Gig Reviews
Dropkick Murphys tore through Alexandra Palace with raw energy, beer-soaked chaos, and anthems of defiance. From the opening pit to final roar, it was a night of unity. Words: @zandraki @dropkickmurphys @yourallypally

Papa Roach Bring Pyro, Nostalgia & Unstoppable Energy To OVO Arena Wembley

Gig Reviews
Papa Roach set OVO Arena Wembley on fire with their Rise Of The Roach Tour, delivering a career-defining show packed with pyro, nostalgia, and Nu Metal anthems. Words: @zombierocker86 Photography: @harrists1 @paparoach @ovoarena

Gloryhammer / Metal Mayhem In The Garage, Glasgow, With Dominum & Fellowship

Gig Reviews
Gloryhammer - No Sleep to Auchtertool tour stormed The Garage, Glasgow, with Dominum & Fellowship, delivering a night of epic Power Metal, fantasy, and fun. From Tom Jones singalongs to pirate zombies, this show had it all! Words And Photography: @razorrhead_productions @gloryhammerofficial @fellowshipmetal @realdominum @thegarageglasgow

Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine / Great Then, Even Greater Now

Gig Reviews
Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine bring their anniversary tour to the O2 with a raging heat that cements them as icons of the scene. @bfmvofficial @trivium @montyrocks_ @tony.visual_

Kerry King Primes The Fury Meter In Boston

Gig Reviews
Kerry King. Solo tour hitd Boston with relentless thrash, Slayer anthems, and raw energy. Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry made a night of pure Metal chaos. Words And Photography: @tinnitus_photo @kerrykingmusic @royaleboston

Cattle Decapitation / A Brutal Night Of Hugs, Pits And Terrasites

Extreme Metal
Cattle Decapitation, Shadow Of Intent, Revocation and Vulvodynia filled the Electric Brixton with Brutal, Symphonic and Technical Death Metal so infectious that fans will be in recovery for weeks. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @electricbrixtonofficial @cattledecapitation @shadowofintentofficial @revocation @vulvodyniaofficial

The Hara Hit Billy Bootleggers On Independent Venue Week

Gig Reviews
The Hara ignite Billy Bootleggers, Nottingham, on Independent Venue Week in high-energy set with wild antics. Plus High Regard. Read the full gig review now. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @theharaband @highregardpop

Myles Kennedy / Terrific In Toronto On The Art Of Letting Go Tour

Gig Reviews
Myles Kennedy An unforgettable Toronto stop on The Art Of Letting Go tour. Timeless rock 'n' roll magic with Sons Of Silver and Tim Montana. Raw rock brilliance. Words And Photography: @taylorcamphotos @timmontana @officialmyleskennedy @officialalterbridge @sonsofsilverband @888yonge

Paganfest Returns With A Jolly Great Show Following Decade-Long Hiatus

Gig Reviews
“The greatest Folk Metal bill ever assembled on these mighty Anglo Saxon shores,” declared MetalTalk Founder Steve Göldby. Witnessing history at Paganfest 2025 Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @o2academybrix @alestormofficial @ensiferummetal @tyr_official @heidevolk_official @elvenking.official

Magnum / A Glorious Celebration Of Tony Clarkin’s Legacy

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Magnum. A heartfelt tribute to Tony Clarkin at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, blending career-spanning hits with raw emotion. A night to remember. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @magnum_uk @o2forumktown
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