Live Review: Tori Amos / Skarr – Royal Albert Hall, London 03.04.2023
By Rebecca Bush Tori Amos takes to the grand stage at the Royal Albert Hall for the 9th time tonight and the setting is befitting of an artist of her calibre. Despite being an avid fan for over 25 years tonight is my first time experiencing Tori live and to say it was emotional is …
Live Review: Big Thief / L’Rain – Eventim Apollo, London 11.04.2023
By Henry Groves Just over a year since their Shepherd Bush Empire show, Big Thief were back in London, this time for two shows at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. The night started with Big Thief entering the stage to thank the crowd for coming and to introduce, L’Rain, the support for their tour. Now I …
Live Review: Bullet For My Valentine / Atreyu / Jinjer – O2 Academy, Leeds 06.03.2023
By Sian Connolly It was a cold Monday evening when any normal person would be wrapped up in a blanket at home after having a long day at work. Well, we metalheads are just far from normal. In fact, we’re standing outside the o2 Academy in Leeds, in the freezing rain, queue as long as …
Live Review: I Prevail / Blind Channel / Trash Boat – O2 Academy, Leeds 21.03.2023
By Sian Connolly After three long years away from the UK, tonight’s the night Michigan metalcore titans, I Prevail, take over the o2 Academy in Leeds with their long-awaited True Power Tour. Alongside the likes of Blind Channel and Trash Boat, the lineup this evening was definitely going to be one for the books. After …
Live Review: Sleeping With Sirens / Static Dress / Charming Liars – O2 Ritz, Manchester 19.03.2023
By Sian Connolly Tonight is the night we welcome back to the UK, the emo-rock legends all the way from America, Sleeping With Sirens. I don’t know about you guys but I could not get a winks sleep last night with excitement. I’ve been waiting for this day since the announcement last November and finally, …
Live Review: Los Ángeles Azules – Toyota Center Kennewick, Washington 17.03.23
By Nestor Salgado The show kicked off with “Entrega de Amor” (Delivery of Love) which immediately set the crowd on fire. The lights went dim, Los Ángeles Azules walked on stage and the band started playing their instantly recognizable keyboard and accordion combo. The dancing didn’t take very long to start as the upbeat tropical …
Meet: Guitar Virtuoso, Paul Gilbert Talks About His Latest Album, The 2023/24 Mr Big Re-Union Shows, And Being Too Young To Play With Ozzy
Interview by Mark Lacey With a new solo instrumental album paying tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio, and Mr Big looking to play their first dates together since Pat Torpey’s death five years ago, 2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for guitar virtuoso, Paul Gilbert. “When I heard ‘Neon Knights’, I …
Live Review: The Lathums – The Roundhouse, London 18.03.2023
By Fearghal McGlinchey “Welcome to the Music and Social Club at the Roundhouse in London, with your hosts, The Lathums. One week after securing their second UK number 1 album, The Lathums were on top form as they rounded off the UK leg of their ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ tour in London …
Live Review: The Backseat Lovers / Junodream – O2 Kentish Town Forum, London 16.03.2023
By Henry Groves After playing London shows at Omeara and Electric Brixton last year, The Backseat Lovers were back, and this time were playing a sold out O2 Kentish Town Forum. Support for the night came from London-based Junodream, who certainly got the crowd warmed up for the main event. They mentioned this was a …