Iron Maiden @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham – 21 June 2025
I’m back at Birmingham’s main arena for the third time in 14 years to see Iron Maiden – this time on their “Run For…
Live Reviews
SatchVai Band @ The Halls, Wolverhampton – 18 June 2025
Two of the most iconic guitarists of the modern era – Joe Satriani and Steve Vai – unite under the banner of the newly…
Pixies @ O2 Academy, Birmingham – 20 May 2025
After four decades of chaos, catharsis and cryptic songcraft, alt-rock pioneers Pixies are still doing things their own way. Touring in support of their…
Michael Schenker @ KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton – 08 May 2025
Celebrating 50 years since his time with UFO, Michael Schenker is at KK’s to launch the UK leg of his “My Years With UFO”…
Napalm Death @ O2 Institute, Birmingham – 09 March 2025
With a powerhouse line-up featuring Crowbar, Full of Hell, and Brat, Napalm Death bring their ‘Campaign for Musical Destruction Tour’ to a crushing finale…
Bullet For My Valentine & Trivium @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham – 31 January 2025
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their respective breakthrough albums: ‘The Poison’, and ‘Ascendency’, Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium are in Birmingham tonight to perform…
Anthrax, Kreator & Testament @ The Halls, Wolverhampton – 22 November 2024
Billed as a double-headliner with special guests, any old-school thrasher will tell you this lineup features three of the very best. The union of…
Armored Saint @ KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton – 16 August 2024
After a four-year hiatus from European stages, the legendary LA metal force Armored Saint finally make their long-awaited return, igniting the atmosphere at KK’s…
Mushroomhead @ O2 Institute, Birmingham – 12 August 2024
Celebrating the release of their ninth studio album, ‘Call The Devil’, American masked metal masters Mushroomhead, bring ferocious theatrics and nu metal energy to…
AC/DC @ Wembley Stadium, London – 03 July 2024
While facing a crucial election and Three Lions torment, Wembley Stadium buzzes with the anticipation of something far greater. The undisputed kings of rock,…
Weezer @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham – 07 June 2024
Power pop stars Weezer kick off their UK tour in Birmingham on a shared bill with The Smashing Pumpkins, on what is guaranteed to…
Gary Numan @ O2 Institute, Birmingham – 31 May 2024
In a career that spans nearly half a century, Gary Numan has always been an artist ahead of his time. As one of synth…