On a beautiful, warm spring day, MetalTalk finds its way to the 100 Club on London’s iconic Oxford Street. This tiny underground venue exudes charm and intimacy. As Those Damn Crows drummer Ronnie Huxford aptly describes shows like this, “It’s wicked. You’re sweaty.” Here, as an artist, you are immersed in the raw energy of the crowd, close enough to connect with every fan. For the audience, it’s electrifying.
Those Damn Crows
100 Club, London – 27 March 2025
Words: Rhys Tagg
Photography: Ryan Hildrew
At the 100 Club, you are so near you can see the sweat on the brows of remarkable rock stars right in the thick of the action, no matter where you stand. The band even brush past you as they trot between the high-school-style stage and the broom-cupboard-sized dressing room.
Adding to the quirky character of the venue is the seating arrangement, a scattering of orange chairs, the sort you would find in a school assembly, flanking either side of the stage. It’s compact, unpretentious, and undeniably unforgettable.
James Bruner
No sooner than the doors open, tonight’s support act, James Bruner, bursts onto the stage. The young, Nashville-based singer and his band deliver an energetic and playful set under the glow of purple lights.
With lively crowd interaction, they get the audience hyped up, showcasing their undeniable talent and the potential of a band on the rise. The venue is so compact that, once their set is finished, the band breaks down their own gear, weaving through the crowd to cheers and pats on the shoulder.
Those Damn Crows
A short interlude later, Those Damn Crows take over, storming the stage under blue lights with an electrifying presence. Instantly, it’s obvious that the band has long outgrown such a modest space. They launch into Let’s Go Psycho! with incredible intensity, leaving the fans utterly stunned.
Whether it’s your first Those Damn Crows show or not, one thing becomes immediately clear, Shane Greenhall does not merely sing and go through the motions. Every performance is infused with raw emotion. Greenhall truly feels the music every single time.
Adding to the night’s charm, Shane draws laughter from the crowd when he remarks on the stage setup: “The stage is shit.” He follows up with a cheeky nod to the equipment placement, quipping, “No one puts Ronnie in the corner.”
The tour’s grand finale takes place on the last night of a wildly successful, sold-out journey. In celebration of the upcoming new album, God Shaped Hole the band returned to intimate venues, exploring new areas to give back to the fans who have supported them so passionately.
The atmosphere was electric, with everyone, from the band to the crew and fans alike, buzzing with excitement. Bassist Lloyd Wood joked around with the roadie, convincing him to pour water over his head before getting down into the crowd singing along with them.
Meanwhile, David Rhys Winchurch found himself ditching his leather gear, overwhelmed by the heat of the sweaty, packed venue. Shane brought plenty of laughs, cheekily asking Dave, “Wanna say anything?” only to get the hilariously curt reply, “No!”
He also found humour in the venue’s quirks, cracking up about the impossibly small changing room. The night was a blast. Smiles filled the hall, and the crowd were elated, leaving memories to cherish.
The band kicked into No Surrender, delivering a mind-blowing rendition of the epic track. Ronnie Huxford recently shared with MetalTalk that the song feels like it could be the ideal WWE Premium Live Event theme tune, and I could not help but agree with that as the raw energy of the performance sweeps over the crowd.
Shane grabs a guitar for the captivating new track Glass Heart. The song’s live performance was nothing short of mesmerising, with fans eagerly soaking up the moment.
The performance of Dreaming was utterly brilliant, setting the tone for an unforgettable night. The crowd erupted with energy during the next track, Who Did It, filling the venue with loud, enthusiastic singing. 
Then came This Time I’m Ready, transforming the moment into a heart-warming spectacle. The band embraced one another in a display of pure camaraderie, hugging, smiling, and sharing a bond that resonated throughout the audience.
With a fan blowing their hair in a futile attempt to keep cool, Those Damn Crows pushed through to their grand finale: one anthem, Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Dead. It was a raw, electrifying performance. 
The night concluded with the band expressing their heartfelt love for the crowd, choosing to surround Ronnie for a blistering goodbye. With smashing beats pounding out from the drums, they wrapped up their set in style.
The 100 Club, with its tight quarters, left no room for an encore. But this show was a flawless crescendo of passion and rock ‘n’ roll magic.
God Shaped Hole
Those Damn Crows release the exceptional God Shaped Hole via Earache Records on 11 April 2025. Pre-orders are available from here. The band also play ten UK headline shows in October 2025. Special guests are yet to be revealed.
Those Damn Crows soon kick off an extensive set of UK-instore appearances to coincide with the album’s release. With a massive 17 locations and both day and evening timings, the Instore Mega Tour begins on April 12th!
As well as meeting the band and getting your album signed, fans will get to hear some acoustic renditions of tracks from God Shaped Hole. For full details and to secure your place at these very special events visit https://thosedamncrows.com/instores.
The band will also be bringing their much-loved Crowcast Podcast straight to you this April! Taking place on April 16th at The Gate in Cardiff, this special one-off live show will feature the podcast’s regularly enjoyed segments, as well as an interactive Q+A with the Crows themselves on everything God Shaped Hole.
