Live Tarja Commands Shepherd’s Bush Empire in Symphonic Metal Masterclass “From metal mayhem to operatic finesse, Tarja turned Shepherd’s Bush Empire into her own electric kingdom.” Adrian StonleyFebruary 20, 2026
Live Vukovi Light Up Brighton Chalk in a Night of Noise and Nuance “The band bounced, the crowd bounced back, and the connection was undeniable — even if the means of delivery remained open to debate.” Mark KellyFebruary 10, 2026
Live Heidenfest UK Debut Turns Islington Into Folk-Metal Anarchy "Everything tonight sounds like Gogol Bordello on speed, steroids, and amps turned up to eleven – and that’s a huge compliment.” Mark KellyFebruary 7, 2026
Live Orianthi Electrifies Islington Academy on Triumphant UK Return “I say without reservation: Orianthi is one of the best guitarists I’ve ever seen.” Mark KellyFebruary 2, 2026
Live Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg Reignite Punk at Tufnell Park “This is about as authentic a Ramones experience as you could possibly wish for.” Mark KellyJanuary 28, 2026
Live Beyond The Black Break The Silence in London "With Nightwish taking time out, Beyond The Black look ready to step forward.” Adrian StonleyJanuary 21, 2026
Live Slaughter To Prevail Flatten Brixton on Grizzly Winter Tour “Deathcore as physical force — ribcage-rattling, sweat-drenched and utterly relentless.” Cris WatkinsJanuary 19, 2026
Live Babyshambles Turn Camden KOKO Into a Sweaty, Joyous Celebration “Sweaty, rammed and emotionally charged — Camden KOKO hasn’t felt like this in years.” Cris WatkinsDecember 23, 2025
Live Welcome to the Horror Show – Ice Nine Kills transform Wembley Arena into a blood-soaked spectacle “Ice Nine Kills prioritise spectacle — and they commit to it without compromise.” Mark KellyDecember 23, 2025
Live The Molotovs Kick Down Doors at a Festive Charity Fundraiser "The Molotovs are not so much pushing open the door to their future — they’re kicking it down and trampling over the top of... Mark KellyDecember 22, 2025
Live Scottish Thunder and Punk Spirit Shake Islington Assembly Hall “Tonight was a masterclass in how to turn a potential difficulty and disappointment into an absolute runaway triumph and success.” Adrian StonleyDecember 16, 2025
Live The Wildhearts and Meryl Streek Light Up Brighton “A blistering masterclass of hard-rock craft, deep cuts and guitar heroics.” Mark KellyDecember 15, 2025
Live Sabaton Deliver Cinematic Metal Mayhem at London’s O2 “This is not just a concert — it’s Sabaton’s version of a blockbuster war film, live on stage.” Cris WatkinsDecember 9, 2025
Live Lacuna Coil Close Out UK Tour with Unrelenting Power in Brighton “Lacuna Coil didn’t just end a tour—they detonated it.” Adrian StonleyDecember 2, 2025
Live They Are The Fire! Halestorm Incinerate The O2 Arena! "Halestorm didn’t perform a concert — they ignited a firestorm and left us burning in the aftermath." Louise PhilipsDecember 2, 2025
Live The Australian Pink Floyd Conjure a Near-Perfect Illusion at the Brighton Centre "Calling them ‘as close as you’ll get to seeing Pink Floyd’ undersells them — they’re every bit as good." Mark KellyDecember 1, 2025