Gig Reviews

Queens Of The Stone Age’s second night in Boston thrilled fans with rare tracks, raw energy, and a performance that proved rock is still alive and unforgettable.

Dark Angel deliver a ferocious performance at Slay in Glasgow, paying emotional tribute to late guitarist Jim Durkin, with support from Schizophrenia.

Star Circus returned to the stage with a rare, fully acoustic set at the legendary Cart & Horses in Stratford. Marking their first unplugged performance in over two years, the band captivated the crowd with stripped-back versions of fan favourites and tracks from their upcoming album From The Wreckage, out June 13.

Eric Martin brought his legendary voice and rock charisma to Cart & Horses, London on June 7, 2025. A night of blues, big hits, and unforgettable live energy.

With a refreshed lineup and unstoppable energy, Inglorious delivered a powerful performance in Wolverhampton—confirming their triumphant return to melodic rock’s front line.

Three months to the day since MetalTalk founder Steve Göldby passed away, the MetalTalk crew descended on the Cart & Horses in Stratford to witness Tank and Leader Of Down deliver a...

On a sun-drenched Camden day, goths descended on KOKO for Creeper’s full Sanguivore set. Exclusive merch, eerie theatrics, and the reveal of Sanguivore II made this an unforgettable night of gothic horror and live music mastery.

Babymetal brought their genre-bending Kawaii Metal spectacle to The O2 Arena, joined by rising stars Bambie Thug and Poppy for a night that challenged and redefined heavy music. From explosive visuals to genre-defying performances, this was a show no Metal fan will soon forget.

At 78, punk icon Iggy Pop defied age and expectations with a blistering 2025 performance at Alexandra Palace.From shirtless chaos to crowd-surfing theatrics, his raw energy and legendary hits proved that time has no grip on the godfather of punk.

Michael Monroe turned a rainy Brighton night into a punk rock spectacle at Concorde 2. With high kicks, glam attitude, and relentless energy, this was sleazy, punky rock 'n' roll at its finest—delivering Hanoi Rocks hits, wild covers, and pure live mayhem.

Coheed And Cambria, Mastodon, and Periphery blasted into Bridgeport with a powerful kickoff to the 2025 concert season at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. A full-capacity crowd was treated to a night of genre-defying rock, local food trucks, and mind-blowing stage effects that made this opening show unforgettable.

When Rivers Meet delivered a high-energy, blues-infused set at The London Palladium, supporting Blue Öyster Cult. Short on time, big on impact—they left the crowd wanting more.

Blue Öyster Cult return to a sold-out London Palladium for a magical night of classic rock mastery, launching their 2025 European tour with fan favourites.

At 80, Robin Trower proves age is no match for mastery. Performing at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire just days after releasing Come And Find Me, Trower delivered a stunning set that blended classic tones with fresh material—showcasing why his timeless blues-rock still captivates.

Blue Öyster Cult returned to their roots with a rare UK warm-up show under their original name, Soft White Underbelly, thrilling a packed Islington Assembly Hall with a set full of classics, surprises, and undeniable rock mastery.

Just over six months since the Metal world lost Paul Di'Anno, three powerhouse bands—Airforce, SNOG, and Hi-On Maiden—gathered in Camden's legendary Underworld to pay fiery tribute to the NWOBHM pioneer.On what would soon have been his 67th birthday, fans were treated to a night of thunderous riffs, raw emotion, and unforgettable performances that truly honoured the former Iron Maiden frontman's legacy.

An unforgettable night at Thekla as Weather Systems breathe new life into Anathema’s legacy. Daniel Kavanagh’s emotional return to the stage moved a near-capacity crowd, while support act Haunt The Woods delivered a spellbinding set. A triumphant night for progressive music fans.

Celebrating 50 years since joining UFO, Michael Schenker delivered a high-energy, nostalgia-fueled performance at London’s Indigo. The setlist thrilled die-hard fans with classics like Doctor Doctor and Rock Bottom, proving Schenker’s legendary status remains firmly intact.