We at MetalTalk are proud to champion new and emerging talent. So we were delighted to team up with Blinding Talent, a totally rocking company that represents all the latest music acts. Tonight was a killer showcase at the iconic Black Heart featuring Bitchin’ Hour, Dylan Gers and Electric Lady.
Dylan Gers – Electric Lady – Bitchin’ Hour
The Black Heart – 9 September 2025
Words: Sara Harding and Ben Roberts
Photography: Eric Duvet and Aggie Anthimidou
Blinding Talent was formed by my former Kerrang! TV colleague Mark Adams, and like all of us here at MT HQ, Mark loves his rock. If you are a band on the rise, Blinding Talent is a one-stop shop for getting your name, visuals, socials and music out there.
On this sunny Tuesday and despite the tube strikes and the big England footy game, rock royalty (including Trevor Horn and Paul Bond – just Google these dudes’ legacy) descended on Camden Town for this triple threat of live music.
Hosted by Elles Bailey, we all headed up to the venue early, as we had heard great things about the first band, Bitchin’ Hour. And in the name of 39p energy drinks, they delivered.
Bitchin’ Hour
Bitchin’ Hour are a powerhouse of a quartet with three bad ass bodacious chicks and one hot dude, Feeney on lead guitar.
As soon as they kicked off, we were engaged. They were like a human hotspot of talent. Front ‘bitch’ Leonie Regan Wilson with a pair of pipes like no other is augmented by the two other babes on serious BVs.
Alice aBomb on stocking bass is matched in the rhythm section with drums like no other by the truly talented Bethany Lock. Lock actually gave me shivers with the real late, great Vinnie Paul from Pantera vibe.
One of the biggest takeaways from Bitchin’ Hour was the perfect personality balance. Leonie and Bethany were all attitude and unstoppable while Feeney and aBomb kept the beat bouncing.
Amazing riffs, lyrics about their exes and a back line that soon had everyone lured in. The Bitchin’ Hour message is all about being positive women with extra relevant shout-outs about women’s safety, even handing out free rape alarms.
The defiant songs are serious but with laugh-out-loud humour, with everything from having a bloody vagina to bad divorces to getting ‘dick pics’ to Tinder wankers and an ex who was as dry as a ham sandwich.
Result? Belly laughs and headbanging.
A mix of anthems with a debut choon from their upcoming album Bite My Tongue shows the promise of what is to come. All tattooed, ripped stockings and patent leathered up, and that’s just the gals, this band are the real deal. Original songs, tight as tight back line and soaring lead solos.
“Do we like the ’80s? Very top gun this song,” they say to a big cheer, and with that Bitchin’ Hour launch into another catchy number complete with sunglasses and a light-up bass.
We were all blown away. Later, as we headed out on our mammoth journeys home, thank you to the TFL arse biscuits. We were equally singing and buzzing about this band. But there was certainly no bitching about Bitchin’ Hour.
If L7 and Beth Ditto had a lovechild band, Bitchin’ Hour would be it.
Dylan Gers
Up next is the trio that have Iron Maiden and Radiohead DNA running through their veins — the Dylan Gers trio. Having enjoyed watching Gers and co a few times now, his band never fail to amaze me with their total uniqueness and talent.
Back with his trademark baggy jumper and killer leather trousers, Gers bounds on stage and from that moment on, we were all blown away.
Dylan Gers fires up into Talisman, playing a Flying V guitar solo, then jumps into the crowd. What a way to kick off a gig. This trio are a tour de force of energy.
With the Gers’ guitar greatness once again on show, we were totally wowed. His guitar playing is everything you would hope for. Sharp, expressive and technically spot on.
And what a voice. Dylan’s vocal range tonight was off the scale, full of power yet capable of delicate, soaring moments. Sometimes reminiscent of Jeff Buckley, each note carried weight, emotion and precision, all adding another layer to the live experience.
Talisman is a choon! Anthemic, pulsing and out there, pushing new rock boundaries. This new sound of music is so exciting, like a Muse 2.0 but with hints of the best of ’80s punk/rock/indie thrown in. As the song ends to rapturous applause, Dylan thanks his Jackson guitar as he lays it down to pick up another axe.
Dylan Gers then introduces us to his next guitar, which he has lovingly called Jasmine. The next song Fly Fly Butterfly from the new E.P. slows things down with an anthemic song, again completed with Dylan’s unique voice.
All of us journo’s and fans agree that Dylan Gers does not ride on the coattails of others, his music is unique and unapologetic.
In this part of the show, we get to savour the whole trio with Cameron on drums and Vasi on bass. There is a relevant, raw energy to the trio as they explore different sounds and textures, often pushing boundaries. They are genuinely exciting.
Then the Theremin is switched on. As I said in my last review for Dylan, it is as exciting as when Jerry Cantrell brings his Vocoder on for Man In The Box. The only other rockstar to use this incredible outer space instrument is Faith No More’s Mike Patton, and its unique sound is equally as well known for its use as the theme music to Midsomer Murders.
As he plays his guitar and flicks his fingers into the Theremin, it is this far-out kind of noise — guitar meets outer worlds sound. My mates didn’t know what to expect, but this sure blew them away.
Feel My Heart is next on this short but sweet setlist, and it’s his brand new single drop out now. The bass and drums shine in this. The backline Dylan Gers and co. has is sublime. This is another craftily concocted song with major guitar chops.
Moonlight Lies takes us on a sonic sound trip. You can hear a pin drop in this packed venue yet. Wow, the riffs! Seriously, Dylan Gers is a wizard on his guitar, Jasmine.
Then a solo vocal with the Theremin, which has the crowd cheering once again. Gers takes it all in and says, “It’s amazing being here in this venue and thank you all for coming.”
Dylan introduces his bandmates for this gig, Cameron on drums and Vasi on bass, plus Jasmine, the guitar, gets another shout-out. It is time for another song from the new E.P. entitled Young Boy. It starts off slow, then builds and then slaps you in the face.
White Swan is a song that old punks, Metalheads and us gals love. It appeals to all genres and generations. As Dylan Gers drops to his knees for yet another soaring solo, we are all mesmerised.
The Flying V is back for the encore, Red Skies. Kicking off with another soaring solo and vocal, it is a joy to watch this young band at the beginning of their rock odyssey.
As his last twang rings out and the incredible backline fades out, we cheer and cheer. More!!!!!
Electric Lady
And up next, Elles Bailey introduces Electric Lady. Hailed as the first lady of blues rock, we are thrilled to enjoy this debut at The Black Heart from this amazing singer/guitarist.
Very aptly named, this trio were seriously pulsing with energy. A million watts of sound from this Czech Republic talent who proudly says the UK is her second home.
Again, it’s all originals from Electric Lady. Complete with bass and drums, the threesome are powerful and catchy with slight nods to Led Zeppelin, Hendrix and all those legacy rock bands of the past. But this is their take, modern and fresh.
The latest anthems I’m Done and One Way Ticket are on constant rotation on all the big rock radio stations and Spotify. They are damn catchy.
Vocalist and guitarist Tereza Rays is a tour de force. She first picked up the guitar, influenced by the aforementioned Hendrix. She formed Electric Lady in 2013 with their debut single Storm, which was championed on MTV and around the world. Soon, they were picking up awards for their incredible live gigs and songwriting.
Blues Alive winner Tereza Rays on vocals and guitar, with drummer Robin Evans and bassist Cayman, this rising rock band set out to prove they were a storm ready to shake the industry and are proving that tonight – loud and proud.
From electrifying the Global Rock Summit in LA to commanding a crowd of 11,000 at the Thanks Jimi Festival (a tribute to Jimi Hendrix), the group has steadily built a reputation for power-packed performances.
They have even opened for Slovak rap icon Rytmus at Prague’s O2 Arena. Along the way, Rays has collaborated with talents like Paul Bond (The War of the Worlds) and The Who’s legendary drummer Kenney Jones, underscoring the band’s rock pedigree. 
The latest Electric Lady single, I’m Done (I’ve Had Enough), is a rallying cry, popping bubblegum pop and spitting out the sweetness in favour of raw, unfiltered rock. With a European tour underway, Electric Lady’s thunder is only getting louder.
Tereza Rays dominated the stage this evening with absolute command, swinging her long braids as the crowd rocked through one belter to another. Her guitar shone in this dim Camden attic where we have enjoyed the likes of Duff McKagan. Riffs blasted through this venue, while Evans and Cayman locked into the groove.
Her vocals soared and dipped with effortless control, with an emotional thread running throughout this stellar setlist, from the heaviest bluesy tracks to the most cathartic anthem-style songs.
I hate using cliches, but Electric Lady really were electric as they stormed through their set.
Electric Lady Setlist
- Producer
- Pyjamas & Procrastination
- Confusion
- A Part Of My Heart
- One Way Ticket
- I’m Done
- Stand Up
- No Way
- I Need Release
- My Guitar
- Storm
- Fire
A Tantalising Triple Threat At The Black Heart
It was amazing to see legendary producers here, Trevor Horn and, of course, The War Of The Worlds legend, Paul Bond, to whom the band dedicated this set, and to whom Tereza hails as not only their producer but also her second family here in the UK.
The set was original, ballsy and buzzy with a brilliant backline allowing Tereza to shine. 
From the incredible, slower songs to the bluesy rock anthems she has composed, this is a sublime set, leaving us wanting more. My photographers were blown away, as were all my rock journo colleagues.
We are honoured to have witnessed three bands at their best here tonight. A huge thank you to Mark Adams at Blinding Talent and the welcoming staff at The Black Heart in Camden.
