Friday, January 9, 2026
The Hives

The Hives: Rock n roll exposure at critical mass in Manchester

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Arguably one of the most influential rock bands of the 2000s, The Hives make their long-awaited return to Manchester after their iconic set supporting...
Tombstoner

Tombstoner Rot, Stink and Rip

Staten Island's Tombstoner are back with a brand new record Rot Stink Rip serving up a feast of slightly groove-tinged, OSDM with a healthy...
Exhorder

Exhorder see nothing but failure

Back in 2019, Exhorder released Mourn the Southern Skies following a 27-year absence from the studio. Fast forward into the future and they’ve followed...
Whom Gods Destroy

Whom Gods Destroy deliver Insanium

It's another year and therefore another new band for Derek Sherinian. Following stints in Dream Theatre, Black Country Communion (with whom he’s releasing a...
The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys go well beyond being merely a group of musicians. It wouldn’t be inappropriate to describe them as a cultural, even maybe...
August Burns Red

August Burns Red set Manchester ablaze

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Even outside of their reputation as the ultimate Christmas metal band, there aren't many bands with the same longevity as August Burns Red...
Leaves’ Eyes

Leaves’ Eyes enlighten Manchester with Myths of Fate

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With days getting longer and trees blossoming again, Leaves’ Eyes anticipated the arrival of spring. Metalite were aiming to make a solid first impression on...
Amaranthe / Dragonforce

Amaranthe and Dragonforce join forces in Manchester

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Co-headline tours are rising in popularity and the most recent expedition sees the unlikely partnership of Swedish dance melodic death/power metal act, Amaranthe, and...
Cattle Decapitation

Cattle Decapitation herds Manchester towards oblivion

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Cattle Decapitation’s latest album, Terrasite, has received universal acclaim and the UK tour has been highly anticipated. Cattle Decapitation’s Manchester date has been sold...
Firewind

Firewind ‘Stand United’ in the face of global chaos

Back in 2020, the live music industry came to a halt but world class albums didn’t and Firewind composed one of the best power...