As someone who has been writing about music for the better part of 2 decades, it’s very easy to become cynical. It’s refreshing then when bands & gigs come along that remind you why you fell in love with this stuff in the first place. Tonight’s gig at The Boileroom in Guildford is one of…
State Champs are well-acquainted with the UK, whether they’re headlining their own shows, rocking out at Slam Dunk, or supporting massive bands of the scene like Simple Plan. With their high-octane performance, the American pop-punk band brought along Broadside and The Home Team for an unforgettable UK leg of their European tour. Not disappointing with…
When you think of Bowling For Soup, you probably think of summer right? But here we are on a saturday night in mid February at a BFS show. Tonight is a pretty special show as the band are celebrating 20 years of their album A Hangover You Don’t Deserve. Writing that out has instantly aged…
The wind and rain is hammering outside, but inside Wembley Arena the vibes are all good, as DJ Alyx Holcombe spins the growing crowds favourite metal and numetal tracks of the last 20 years the party atmosphere really gets going to help Papa Roach celebrate 25 years of their debut album on a major label…
Gogol Bordello thrives on chaos, and their Birmingham Academy show was no exception. From the first stomp of I Would Never Wanna Be Young Again, the crowd was in a frenzy, embracing the band’s raw energy. Not a Crime and Wonderlust King kept the momentum surging, with Eugene Hütz commanding the stage in his signature whirlwind style. Violinist Sergey Ryabtsev and…
It’s been 5 long years since New Years Day has graced our shores. Their last UK tour took place in 2020 just before the world shut down due to a little thing called Covid. To say it’s nice to have them back would be an understatement. Tonight’s show at The Engine Rooms in Southampton is…
Without wanting to spend too much time dwelling on past bands, there was a huge hole left when Every Time I Die had their untimely split. So when news that members of that band were teaming up with Greg Puciato and bringing Will Putney along as well it felt like Christmas coming early. Now with…
The nine have had to ride out some difficult moments and big questions in recent times but there’s always a feeling that when they walk on stage, something special might be about to happen. A 25th anniversary tour that would see them don the iconic red jumpsuits once again would inevitably feel like a get-out-of-jail-free…
It’s a cold December night in Southampton and the concluding date on the debut Cane Hil UK Headline tour. The show is taking place at the Iconic Joiners venue and also has INDEVTH & The Gloom in the Corner along for support. There is a real buzzy vibe in the air tonight. You only really…
Tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of Birminghams German Markets on a chilly Thursday night. Defects are bringing their Bloodlines tour to a close in an unassuming canal side venue, known simply as The Flapper. With stints on the road alongside the likes of In Flames and Of Mice and Men already under their…
