Marilyn Manson Heaven Upside Down UK Tour 2017

Every so often I get the opportunity to go on a full tour. January was Avenged Sevenfold. February/March was Wednesday 13 and now December was Marilyn Manson. This post is going to be about Marilyn Manson’s performance and shows only. The self-proclaimed god of fuck returned to UK shores for a run of 5 dates, […]

Stone Sour @ Arena Birmingham, 29/11/17

Stone sour return to UK shores for a short run that includes TWO London dates. Tonight the newly renamed Arena Birmingham plays host to the American five piece. Kicking things off tonight is American grunge outfit, The Pretty Reckless. Fronted by the gorgeous Taylor Momsen, they are on fire as soon as they hit the […]

Fireball-Fuelling the Fire, 02 Academy, Bristol, 12/10/17

After the success of its inaugural tour in 2016, Fireball are back for another round or 10. Tonight see’s the tour stop in Bristol. Kicking things off tonight are local band and competition winners, Tree House Fire. The crowd seem to love them but it is down to last years Sheffield openers and this years […]

Thy Art is Murder @ Y Stwdio, Cardiff, 03/10/17

It has been a while since the Australian five piece graced UK shores. Tonight they hit the very intimate venue, Y Stwdio at Cardiff University. kicking things off are there Australian comrades, Justice for the Dead. For a small, barely known band, they really know how to kick things off and get the crowd going. […]

Linkin Park @ Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, 07/07/2017

Linkin Park are finally back on UK shores with their One More Light Tour. Tonight they hit packed out Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham. As there is no support, tonight fans are treated to a two hour long show of pure Linkin Park tunes. They get off to a rather slow start and things do not […]

While She Sleeps @ The Globe, Cardiff, 01/06/2017

You would not expect a band like While She Sleeps to play a venue like The Globe but tonight The Globe plays host to there pledge only SOLD OUT show. Kicking things off with “You are we”. The crowd are ecstatic and frontman Loz is engaging and energetic from the start, at times climbing the […]

Iron Maiden at Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, 21/05/2017

British metal giants, Iron Maiden, have brought their “Book of Souls” tour to the home of British metal. Birmingham has a rich history when it comes to British metal, it did spawn the likes of Black Sabbath. Iron Maiden are one of the most iconic bands, so there is no surprise that many hours before […]

Trivium @ 02 Institute, Birmingham, 14/02/17

Love is in the air, in a very metal way. There is clearly many people who have decided to spend Valentine’s Day at the 02 Institute with American metal quintet, Trivium, as they embark on the UK leg of their European tour. As the stage goes into total darkness, Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills” blasts out […]

Avenged Sevenfold in Cardiff, 19/01/17

It has been a very long time since Avenged Sevenfold hit Cardiff. So you can understand the crazy excitement of fans as they walk into this sold out show. Tonight Motorpoint arena plays host to show number 7, and the smallest, of the UK leg of The Stage World Tour, even the backstage area is rather cramped. Tonight […]

Avenged Sevenfold, SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 10/01/2017

It’s a wet and windy night in Glasgow but that has not stopped a few die hard fans queuing up since the morning. Tonight Avenged Sevenfold kick off the UK leg of their The Stage world tour. The atmosphere among the waiting crowd outside is one of intense excitement. First up is Swedish band, In […]