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Continue reading →: Yonaka/Snayx/Knife Bride (3.10.26) – O2 Forum Kentish TownOne of the most interesting, and sometimes surprising, aspects of live music is how context and listener experience can change the perception of a band and their performance. A band or artist touring with other artists from a similar genre will most likely be perceived by their audience as being…
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Continue reading →: Unprocessed Bring their Tech-Heavy set to LondonGone are Unprocessed’s soft and melodic days from the days of “Gold (2022)”. Back then, they relied heavily on R&B elements mixed with a softer pop soundscape approach. The German tech-metal band has since returned to their heavy roots, still using their guitar prowess and genre fluidity, but this time…
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Continue reading →: I Prevail Bring The Violent Nature Tour to BirminghamAdrenaline-infused, full of heart and non-stop movement. We took to the O2 Academy in Birmingham for the final date of the UK run of The Violent Nature Tour to see if I Prevail had anything left to give to the UK crowds following their larger-than-life performance at Ally Pally and…
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Continue reading →: Spiritbox Takeover at OVO Wembley Arena, with Jinjer and Dying Wish.The imagery of the sea has been used by storytellers throughout history to convey a sense of fear of the unknown and of dread of the dangers that lurk below the waves. It’s a place where monsters live and storms batter the traveller. You take your life in your hands…
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Continue reading →: Gaerea – Takeover in LeedsWhen I was asked if i was available to cover Gaerea for my first official shoot, I was pinching myself for weeks. Not only was I already seeing them on the tour as a fan but they have fast become one of my favorite bands of 2026. The venue for…
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Continue reading →: Dream State – Norwich Waterfront StudioWelsh 4-piece Dream State must be a bit tired of being asked about the fundamental lineup changes the band went through in 2022. When all but one member of a band departs, it’s a natural focus point for interviewers. And when a band is on a clear upward trajectory as…
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Continue reading →: Flotsam and Jetsam: Rats in the Temple | Album ReviewThe music industry is a hard world. Less than 1% of artists continue to enjoy significant success 20 years or more after their first hit. Changing tastes and trends within music (even within genres), stress between band members or a desire to move in different musical directions and the need…
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Continue reading →: My Chemical Romance – A Rock Opera at Wembley StadiumIt’s a gloriously hot day in London on July 8th, but that doesn’t stop the black-clad hordes of teens and adults alike who descend on Wembley stadium for the highly anticipated return of the band who shaped an entire generation. My Chemical Romance returned to London for a three date…
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Continue reading →: Tons Of Rock – the Breakdown (days 1 and 2)Over the last few years, Norwegian rock and metal festival Tons of Rock has been getting more and more popular, with visitors from all over the world attending the Ekeberg site for four days of nordic music celebration. With performances ranging from pop-punk to black metal, festival first appearances and…
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Continue reading →: Graphic Nature – The Nu-Metal boys are back!Kent born Nu-Metal piece Graphic Nature had their biggest year in 2025. At least that’s how frontman Harvey Freeman sees it, after a quick chat with him after their set at TakeDown Festival, which marks their first performance of 2026, after a 5 month long break. Following the headliner set…
