Michael Hundertmark, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review: Rise Against / L.S Dunes / Spiritual Cramp – O2 Academy Brixton, London 06.02.2025

‘Rise Against’ Rise to the occasion to bring an electric punk-influenced show to a sold Brixton Academy on the leg of their current European tour. Anticipation was high for my…

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Live Review: Deep Purple / Reef – 02 Arena, London 06.11.24

Ian Gillian, now in his late 70s, can still hold a note and pogo across the stage with Roger Glover as if they were still in their late 20s. Deep…

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Live Review: Chelsea Wolfe / Mary Jane Dunphe – Chalk Venue, Brighton 01.11.24

Just in time for Halloween, ‘Chelsea Wolf’ brings her dark, poetic presence to Brighton! It’s been a pleasure to witness Chelsea Wolfe play live again in the UK to highlight…

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Live Review: Caravan Palace – Brighton Dome, Brighton 22.10.2024

‘Caravan Place’ bring their energetic French Electro swing sounds to Brighton Dome on the leg of their current European tour. Right from the word go Brighton Dome erupted in dance…

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Live Review: Maximo Park / Melanie Baker – Concorde 2, Brighton 20.10.2024

Maximo Park have always been a crowd pleaser, and tonight is no exception with a dedicated fan base sold out show at Brighton’s Concorde 2 Maximo Park recently released their…

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Live Review: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes / Hotwax – Concorde 2, Brighton 15.10.2024

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes are an English punk rock band formed in 2015 by frontman Frank Carter and guitarist Dean Richardson. They made an impact on the Punk scene with their energetic live shows and powerful music. Their songs are made of more sterner stuff relating to Frank’s youth and releasing the…

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Live Review: Pop Will Eat Itself / Interrobang? – Chalk Venue, Brighton – 10.05.2024

POP Will Eat Itself proved they can still deliver a stonking set after decades with their heyday hit singles to bring new energy to Brighton’s 800-odd capacity Chalk Venue. Formed…

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Live Review: Simple Minds / Del Amitri – The 02 Arena, London 21.03.24

Simple Minds brings new energy to the 02 arena with a hits laden nostalgic tour date. Back in 2020, the band was 10 days into a world tour when the…

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Live Review: Echo & The Bunnymen / Erica Nockalls – Roundhouse, London 08.03.2024

Anticipation was high and queuing was early by dedicated fans for the Roundhouse and its long history of hosting iconic music shows in Camden. Tonight sees Ian McCulloch and Will…

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Live Review: Halestorm / Black Veil Brides / Mothica – Wembley Arena, London 09.12.2023

The Legendary Wembley Arena and its long history in hosting iconic music events with the likes such as Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and even David Bowie to name…

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