Gig Reviews

Motocultor / Infected Rain, Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan And Skin On Flesh

Festivals
Five bands, one epic night at The Underworld. Motocultor Festival delivers thrilling post-Christmas escape with Infected Rain, Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan and Skin On Flesh Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @koksownia @theunderworldcamden @infectedrain_official @semblantofficial @elyosemusic @miruthan_band @skinonfleshband

Dark Funeral Kick Off 2025 With A Black Metal Bang

Extreme Metal
An unholy night of riff magnificence and apocalyptic screams, growls and howls with Dark Funeral, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ex Deo and Kami no Ikari; the bar has been set high for 2025. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @o2acadislington @darkfuneralofficial @fleshgodofficial @exdeoband @kaminoikari_music

Slipknot Bring 1999 Chaos To The O2 With (sic) Show

Gig Reviews
Review: Slipknot sold out two nights at legendary The O2 arena London. I have lost my voice, as the sheer love for this band spills out onto tube journeys home. Words: @sarajanehardingtvproducer Photography: @rdh.photography @slipknot @theo2london

The Prodigy / An Electrifying Tribute With Unmatched Energy At O2 Academy Brixton

Gig Reviews
The Prodigy. The explosive Disrupta Tour at O2 Academy Brixton blended iconic hits with a heartfelt tribute to Keith Flint. A night of raw energy and unforgettable music. Words: @_carol_tuck_ Photography: @_tony.visual_ @theprodigyofficial @o2academybrix

Age Be Damned: The Damned Rock Cambridge With Unforgettable Show

Gig Reviews
The Damned light up Cambridge Corn Exchange with a stunning performance of punk anthems and fan favourites, showcasing timeless energy and musical skill. Words And Photography: Robert Adams @thedamnedofficial @cambridgecornex

Black Eyed Sons / Swagger, Grit, and Pure Rock

Gig Reviews
Black Eyed Sons electrify The Lexington, London, with swagger and rock 'n' roll grit. A triumphant debut ahead of their album Cowboys In Pinstripe Suits. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @a.nashphotography @blackeyedsonsofficial @thelexingtonlondon

Scream For Me Sarajevo – 30 Years On

Gig Reviews
The 30th anniversary of Scream For Me Sarajevo. From Bruce Dickinson's bold 1994 gig to this tribute events, discover a story of music, resilience, and legacy.

Cats In Space / An Emotional Triumph At Islington Assembly Hall

Gig Reviews
Review. Cats In Space brought emotion and energy to Islington Assembly Hall, delivering a memorable live show filled with powerful music and stunning visuals. Words And Photography: @rock_pixs @catsinspaceband @cats_in_space_cat_army @williedowling @islington_ah

Dayseeker Shine At O2 Forum Kentish Town With Stellar Support

Gig Reviews
Dayseeker. Dark Sun Protocol Tour dazzled fans at O2 Forum Kentish Town, featuring standout performances by Rain City Drive & Heart of Gold. A hard rock triumph. Words And Photography: @ @lpphotography_1 @dayseeker @raincitydrive @thisisheartofgold @o2forumktown

Dying Fetus Bring Cathartic Carnage To The Electric Ballroom

Extreme Metal
Dying Fetus, Chelsea Grin, Despised Icon and Vitriol treated us to a riotous night of brutal Death Metal at the Electric Ballroom Camden last week. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @a.nashphotography @dyingfetusofficial @chelseagrinofficial @despisedicon @vitriolwarfare @electricballroomcamden

The Sheepdogs Are In A Rocking League Of Their Own

Gig Reviews
Soul-rockers The Sheepdogs and The Commoners bring the sunshine to the Islington Assembly Hall as a storm rages on. @thesheepdogs @thecommoners @montyrocks_ @rdh.photography

While She Sleeps / An O2 Forum Kentish Town Metalcore Triumph

Gig Reviews
Review: While She Sleeps. An electrifying set at O2 Forum Kentish Town, joined by Currents, Resolve, and Thrown for an unforgettable night of Metalcore power. Words: @_carol_tuck_ Photography: @_tony.visual_ @whileshesleeps @currents @resolveofficial @thrownband @o2forumktown

That Arena Show Rock Jergel’s Like A Hurricane

Gig Reviews
Review: That Arena Rock Show - Longtime '80s rock fans were treated to spectacular reminisce of days gone by at the historical Jergel's on Friday night. Words And Photography: Jim Balentine @thatarenarockshow @jergels

Future Palace Lead German Alt Metal Takeover Of The Garage

Gig Reviews
Three of Germany’s rising alt Metal and Metalcore bands - Future Palace, Our Promise and Seven Blood - delivered fun, eerily cool performances at The Garage. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @tonynmph @futurepalaceofficial @ourpromise.band @wearesevenblood

Electric Six Are Unstoppable At Stormy O2 Academy Islington

Gig Reviews
Review: The unstoppable energy of Electric Six at O2 Academy Islington. From disco to punk, a sold-out London show was a genre-blending spectacle not to miss! Words: @hutchie224 Photography: @rock_pixs @electricsixofficial @o2acadislington

Myles Kennedy Is Nothing Short Of Sensational

Gig Reviews
Myles Kennedy brought The Art Of Letting Go to London on a sellout night that both thundered and captivated the enlivened Rock scene. @officialmyleskennedy @montyrocks_ @rock_pixs

Lakeview Welcome The Countrycore Era At The Camden Assembly

Gig Reviews
The Camden Assembly, overflowing with cowboy hats, checkered shirts, Metal band T-shirts and beer, could mean only one thing: Lakeview are in London... Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @tonynmph @lakeview @thepipmarsh @camdenassembly

Animals As Leaders And Plini Captivate Boston Royale

Gig Reviews
Review: Animals As Leaders celebrate 10 years of The Joy of Motion with a sold-out show at Royale Boston, joined by Plini for an unforgettable night of Prog Metal mastery. Words And Photography: @emmyguitar @animalsasleaders @plini @royaleboston
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