Gig Reviews

No Sleep Till Hellfest: The Final Night of The Heats

It was the final night of the initial stages, and the air was hot with impending exhilaration. The road to success was just around the corner. @montyrockssewell @rdh.photography @manicaggression0114 @be_nice_band @barriershardcore @officialdeadair @regretsisaband

No Sleep Till Hellfest: Night Two Kicks Up A Metal Storm

Night two of the competition and the wild hunger pouring out from these musicians had no signs of slowing down. It was a show of top-class bands on the cusp of an industry takeover. @montyrockssewell @_tony.visual_ @pest.band @thisdyinghour @fantazmazband @hellcanwaithc

No Sleep Till Hellfest: The Battle Commences

No Sleep Till Hellfest, the brainchild of Hellfest Project Manager Nabila Slama, came to Camden Town on an engagingly hardcore night of metal mayhem. @nosleeptillhellfest.official @hellfestopenair @topleftclub @phatproblem @yurmum_official @ownyourlife6 @brokenjawuk @montyrockssewell

Chris Shiflett / Music At Its Most Life-affirming In Camden

Experience the electrifying blend of country, rock, and punk with Chris Shiflett at Camden's Electric Ballroom - a night of raw, life-affirming music. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @ericduvetphotography @shifty71 @foofighters @electricballroomcamden

Cart & Horses / Heavy Metal Fury With Tank And Leader Of Down

Gig Review: Tank - Leader of Down - Cart & Horses, Stratford - 20 March 2024. Tank and Leader Of Down Electrify Cart & Horses in a Night of Heavy Metal Majesty. Words: @montyrockssewell Photography: @rock_pixs @tank.officialband @leaderofdown @cartandhorseslondon

L.A. Guns And Burning Witches Dominate Patchogue New York

Gigi Review: The electrifying fusion of legendary '80s rock with rising Heavy Metal stars! L.A. Guns and Burning Witches set Patchogue Theatre, New York, on fire! Words And Photography: @shannonwilk_ @patchoguetheatre @laguns @traciiguns

The Virginmarys / Dynamite Duo Smash The Electric Ballroom

Gig Review: The Virginmarys - The Electric Ballroom - 24 March 2024. One of the most honest, innovative and energetic bands on the live rock music scene. Words: @sarajanehardingtvproducer Photography: @ericduvetphotography @electricballroomcamden @thevirginmarys

Ugly Kid Joe Being Electric Energy To The Ballroom

Gig Review: Ugly Kid Joe - The Electric Ballroom - 24 March 2024. I am so glad they are back on the world stage where they belong. Rad Wings Of Destiny UK Tour. Words: @sarajanehardingtvproducer Photography: @ericduvetphotography @uglykidjoeofficial @electricballroomcamden

KK’s Priest / Explosive North American Tour Hits New York

Gig Review: KK's Priest - Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, New York - 23 March 2024. One of the best newly established bands on the scene right now. Words And Photography: @shannonwilk_ @kkspriest @timripperowensofficial @kkdowningofficial @tonynewton1 @a.j._mills_official @patchoguetheatre

Avenged Sevenfold / A Big Welcome Back To Mohegan Sun Arena

Avenged Sevenfold - Poppy - Sullivan King - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville - 21 March 2024. Five years since the band last toured, excited fans welcome A7X back with open arms. Words And Photography: @shannonwilk_ @avengedsevenfold @sullivanking @mohegansun

PantheĂŻst Reignite Doom Metal At Newports The Pit

Gig Review: PantheĂŻst - The Drowning - Phantom Droid - The Pit at McCanns Rock Bar, Newport - 22 March 2024. Finally a soupcon of recognition for years of hard work. Words And Photography: @hutchie224 @pantheistband @drowningwales @phantom_droid_band

Jared James Nichols / KK’s Steel Mill Shows Much Love

Gigi Review: Jared James Nichols - KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton - 22 March 2024. If you ever have the chance to see him live in concert, do not hesitate. Words And Photography: @inglisnomad@kkssteelmill @jaredjamesnichols

Mr. Big / Big Fun As The Big Finish Tour Rocks KK’s Steel Mill

Gig Review: Mr. Big - The Big Finish - KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton - 22 March 2024. The final worldwide tour by Mr. Big hits KK's in memory of Pat Torpey. Words And Photography: @inglisnomad @eriizzy @mrbig_music @billysheehanonbass @paulgilbert_official @kkssteelmill

Mr Punch Celebrate Marillion And Fugazi At The Underworld

Gig Review: Mr Punch - The Underworld - 22 March 2024. The magic of Marillion and their second album Fugazi. A perfect set for fans and a fantastic evening. Words and Photography: @rock_pixs @mr.punch_marilliontribute @theunderworldcamden

The Stranglers / A Special Cambridge 50th Anniversary Celebration

Gig Review: The Stranglers - Cambridge Corn Exchange - 20 March 2024. The Stranglers prove they are still more than relevant and are playing better than ever. Words And Photo: Robert Adams @stranglersofficial #cambridgecornexchange @cambridgecornex

Dropkick Murphys And Boston, The Special Relationship

Gig review: Dropkick Murphys - Death Before Dishonor - Pennywise - Citizens House Of Blues, Boston - 14 March. What an incredible tradition they have created. Words and Photography: @emmyguitar @dropkickmurphys @_pennywise @deathbeforedishonorbhc @hobboston

200 Stab Wounds And Vomit Forth – Birmingham Battered But Exhilarated

Gig Review: 200 Stab Wounds - Vomit Forth - O2 Academy2, Birmingham. 16 March 2024. A relentless assault on the senses that left everyone in attendance battered but exhilarated.Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @200stabwounds @vomitforth @o2academybham

Cattle Decapitation and Signs Of The Swarm Punish Birmingham

Gig Review: Cattle Decapitation - Signs Of The Swarm - O2 Academy2, Birmingham. 16 March 2024. With upgraded venue due to overwhelming interest, tonight was unforgettable. Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @cattledecapitation @signsoftheswarm @o2academybham
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