So we are here to see L.A. band Vigil of War playing their first ever Scottish date on their first UK tour, but first we have two support bands of suitably high quality. Opening tonight are Newcastle lads Wild Thorn who I last saw here in 2014 as a five-piece, here tonight as a group of four. The band … Continue reading Gig Review: Vigil of War / She Burns Red / Wild Thorn – Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh (8th February 2019)
Category: Reviews
Gig Review: CHVRCHES / Let’s Eat Grandma – Alexandra Palace, London (7th February 2019)
On Thursday night I went to see Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES play an enormous headline show at Alexandra Palace in North London. I had been there just five days previously to see Parkway Drive, which could not have been a more different show, but life is more interesting when you mix things up a little! … Continue reading Gig Review: CHVRCHES / Let’s Eat Grandma – Alexandra Palace, London (7th February 2019)
Gig Review: Stone Broken / Anchor Lane / Those Damn Crows – The Garage, Glasgow (9th February 2019)
If you’re a fan of modern hard rock, this is a tour you won’t want to miss. Stone Broken supported by Those Damn Crows, on a Saturday night. And to sweeten the deal for the Scottish and Newcastle dates (yes, plural!), Glasgow’s very own Anchor Lane. As a trio of bands go, this is the … Continue reading Gig Review: Stone Broken / Anchor Lane / Those Damn Crows – The Garage, Glasgow (9th February 2019)
Gig Review: The Dead South / The Hooten Hallers / Del Suelo – O2 Ritz, Manchester (6th February 2019)
Opening for the growing crowd here at the O2 Ritz in Manchester tonight is Del Suelo (pseudonym of Erik Mehlsen), from Regina Saskatchewan. He takes to the stage solo with just his guitar, harmonica and a powerful voice that fills the venue, drawing more people from the bars to the stage. Playing songs from his … Continue reading Gig Review: The Dead South / The Hooten Hallers / Del Suelo – O2 Ritz, Manchester (6th February 2019)
Gig Review: VNV Nation / Empathy Test – Club Academy, Manchester (1st February 2019)
VNV Nation have long been a stand-out band in the EBM scene, smashing through boundaries and uniting alternative and dance music fans alike with their own quirky fusion of dark lyrics and strong EBM fuelled beats. They are also renowned for their explosive live shows incorporating lasers and haze machines producing a truly unique experience. … Continue reading Gig Review: VNV Nation / Empathy Test – Club Academy, Manchester (1st February 2019)
Album Review: Necrogosto – Necrogosto
The first thing you should know about Necrogosto is that they do not fuck around. This is usually the point where I might write about the second thing that you need to know, but there really is no need. No, this time, all you need to do is remember that first point before listening to Necrogosto. … Continue reading Album Review: Necrogosto – Necrogosto