Although less than a year since Combichrist played Belfast, there have been dramatic changes within the band; most notably the departure of the wonderfully eccentric and talented drummer, Joe Letz. Having witnessed two absolutely superb performances from the band in 2018 (Belfast and Bloodstock), I was really looking forward to seeing them again, and curious … Continue reading Gig Review: Combichrist / Alacrity / Cursed Sun – The Palm House, Belfast (26th June 2019)
Author: Kerri
Heavy metal fan, scuba diver, animal lover. Fond of beer.
Gig Review: The Stranglers / Dr Feelgood – The Ulster Hall, Belfast (28th February 2019)
There has always been a strong punk scene in Belfast, with bands like Stiff Little Fingers and The Defects still going strong since the late 70s. The Stranglers have therefore had a great reception over the past few years and were returning to Belfast to play the Ulster Hall just under a year since their … Continue reading Gig Review: The Stranglers / Dr Feelgood – The Ulster Hall, Belfast (28th February 2019)
Gig Review: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats / Blood Ceremony – Limelight 2, Belfast (19th January 2019)
I’ll admit that I must have been living under a rock because I had not heard of Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats until a few months ago when a friend happened to be listening to their latest album Wasteland in the car and it caught my interest. However, judging by the crowd in the Limelight … Continue reading Gig Review: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats / Blood Ceremony – Limelight 2, Belfast (19th January 2019)
Gig Review: Mortiis / Drakonis / Oracle / Spirit Ruiner – The Palm House, Belfast (14th Dec 2018)
Next door to The Palm House, Christmas party-goers were in full swing, merrily singing along to "Fairytale of New York", oblivious to the horrendous weather. And also oblivious to what was about to take place in the club next door, as Norway’s dungeon dwelling goblin was bringing his Era 1 tour to Belfast. The support … Continue reading Gig Review: Mortiis / Drakonis / Oracle / Spirit Ruiner – The Palm House, Belfast (14th Dec 2018)
Gig Review: Lord of the Lost / deadfilmstar / Auger / Seraph Sin – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (22nd November 2018)
Living in Northern Ireland I am used to travelling to see some of my favourite bands. The Irish sea is a small stretch of water but logistically and financially it’s not always possible for bands to make the journey. When German dark rock band Lord of the Lost announced their UK tour it was an … Continue reading Gig Review: Lord of the Lost / deadfilmstar / Auger / Seraph Sin – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (22nd November 2018)
Gig Review: Blackberry Smoke / The Quaker City Night Hawks – The Telegraph Building, Belfast (6th November 2018)
This was Blackberry Smoke’s first time to play Belfast with The Telegraph Building looking pretty full but first up were The Quaker City Night Hawks. The Texan Quartet have been supporting Blackberry Smoke on all dates of the European tour. Playing a similar style of Southern rock, they kicked off the night's proceedings. The band don’t … Continue reading Gig Review: Blackberry Smoke / The Quaker City Night Hawks – The Telegraph Building, Belfast (6th November 2018)