It’s a chilly Thursday evening as patrons gather outside Project House in Leeds, anticipating the hotly awaited return of Better Lovers to UK shores.Continue reading
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CONCERT REVIEW: Slipknot – Bleed From Within Live at Co-Op Live Arena
Twenty-five years! To be twenty-five years on and a debut album to have this much of an impact still is a real feat and it’s safe to say metal icons Slipknot show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. To say tonight’s show has been hotly anticipated is perhaps the understatement of the year, there is a buzz in the air as crowds shuffle into the brand-new Co-Op Live Arena. Holding claim as the UK’s largest indoor arena the swanky new venue is about to get a real test run as generations of metalheads descend for a night of raucous celebration.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Solstafir – Oranssi Pazuzu – Hamferð Live at Manchester Club Academy
“The Nordic Descent” tour must be carrying in its wake a touch of that famous Nordic climate as the UK is treated to its one light dusting of snow for the year. And of course as is tradition, once the first flakes touch ground all roads are rendered seemingly unusable which means our journey to the venue is inevitably delayed, throw in some minor confusion with passes on the door and we are unfortunately only able to catch the tail end of tonight’s opening act.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Creeper – Moth Slut Live at O2 Ritz Manchester
We head into Manchester as ghosts and ghouls descend on a sold-out O2 Ritz for a night from everyone’s favourite undead rockers Creeper.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Beartooth – Polaris – Landmvrks Live at O2 Victoria Warehouse
The mighty Beartooth return to Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse, bringing along with them Landmvrks and Polaris for two nights of solid metalcore-laced mayhem. Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Cannibal Corpse – Municipal Waste – Immolation – Schizophrenia Live at Victoria Warehouse
Despite an ungodly early 5:30 doors Belgium Death/Trash collective Schizophrenia are met with a packed room as the Manchester crowd swarm Victoria Warehouse for a night of promised chaos. The thrashy death onslaught that Schizophrenia produce is a pummeling start to the evening for sure, perfect for ridding the lingering aches of a long work week with plenty of fist pumping and head banging.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Apocalyptica – The Raven Age – Live at Albert Hall
The gorgeous Albert Hall plays host to tonight’s festivities as a packed crowd eagerly escapes the rain-drenched streets of Manchester for a night of metallic revelry with Apocalyptica.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Senses Fail – Saves the Day – Youth Fountain Live at The O2 Ritz
The New Jersey vs, The World tour has finally made it’s way to Manchester, a dual anniversary tour dedicated to the releases of landmark albums from two New Jersey scene icons Saves The Day’s Through Being Cool (Equal Vision) which is now celebrating 25 years and of course, Senses Fail’s 20 years-young iconic Let it Enfold You (Vagrant Records) album.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Boston Manor – Trophy Eyes – Split Chain Live at O2 Ritz Manchester
First up tonight are Bristol collective Split Chain. Having only released their first single just over a year ago this group’s star has risen rapidly. Calling back to that late nineties / early 2000s Grunge/Nu-Metal sound the group bring the nostalgic vibe with a modern twist. Although seemingly new to the majority in attendance the crowd are receptive and the energy quickly warms up setting a good pace for the rest of the evening.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Northlane – Novelists – Ten56 Live at O2 Ritz Manchester
It is with hot anticipation that Australian metalcore icons Northlane once again grace these UK shores. On their long journey up the band have gathered together a grouping of incredible acts to bring along with them as Ten56 and Novelists round out this whirlwind of a lineup.Continue reading