A true highlight and a track I hope remains in the band’s set for years to come is ‘Steal Your Crown’. It’s the sort of song that should grab the attention of radio stations and see it added to playlists worldwide.
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Tag: Islington
Mostly Autumn live at O2 Academy Islington, London on May 28th, 2016
They really do deserve to be recognized more, and hope that after they have supported Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow gig in Birmingham in a month’s time that they will have quite a few more fans
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One Machine, Vader and Overkill – 13 April 2016, O2 Academy, Islington, London – UK.
Vader delivered a mixed set with songs from their albums dating back to the early 90’s to their more recent album, Tibi Et Igni, from 2014. Their mix of songs played perfectly to the crowd – old grizzly metal heads in their sleeveless denim jackets along with newbie metal heads some of whom were attending their first metal concert.
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D-A-D and Thundermother, live at O2 Academy, Islington, London, April 27 2016
From the off, the band mix, energy, eccentricity and enthusiasm adding a dash of “ah those crazy Danes” thanks to bassist Stig Pedersen’s wacky outfits and wholly original, 2 string bass guitar designs.
Read moreAnvil live at the O2 Academy 2, Islington London, 12th July 2015
Just in case you didn’t know,…as you may have been living on another planet for the last forty years!!, Anvil are a three piece Canadian heavy metal band who were formed in 1978 and comprise of founding members Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow –(vocals and guitar) and Robb Reiner –(drums) with Chris Robertson -(bass) who joined the band last year. They have just finished a mini four date tour of the UK.
Read moreNight Ranger – Live at the O2 Academy, Islington, London, March 12 2015
Night Ranger have promised something a little bit special tonight. As (essentially) a warm up to their Hard Rock Hell / HRH AOR appearance two days later, we are going to be blessed with a solitary show, no support and an extended set incorporating all the hits and more.
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Reckless Love live at The Garage, Islington, London on December 11th 2014
Clearly excited (cough) to be here tonight, Olli Herman is a ball of energy from the get go. As the band kick off the opening intro to ‘Night on Fire’, Olli bounds on with a smile as wide as the stage he will inhabit for the next 90 minutes.
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Tesla, Live at the O2 Academy, Islington, London UK on June 12 2014
Tesla are a band that I have had a long musical affinity with since I first saw them support Def Leppard for two nights in my home country in Belfast in 1987
Read moreGus G and Marty Friedman live at the O2 Academy, Islington UK, 21 May 2014
massing worldwide acclaim as a guitar superstar, Marty of course has helped sell millions of records with Megadeth. He has also continued to record solo records, often embarking on adventurous musical forays far removed from his work with Megadeth, including an album with Golden Globe winner Kitaro.
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Doro live at The O2 Academy, Islington, London, May 19th, 2014
Typically UK audiences only ever see DORO play festivals to it was a real honour to see the band in a smaller more intimate venue, filled with like minded fans all wanting to celebrate 30 years of the Metal Queen.
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Tyketto, Bonfire and Summers live at The Garage, Islington, UK on March 18th, 2014
For a band that will admit they’ve never made it as big as they might have done, “but we did get this close….” says Danny Vaughn, they have amassed a solid following that has managed to give them a 25 year career and allowed them to celebrate the wonderful milestone for the release of their debut album.
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Interview with Rick Newman aka Swoggle (Bass) (The Treatment)
It’s all about bands that are absolute, absolute legends. We want kids that are really getting into our music now to also listen to and appreciate the acts we love.
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