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Gio Spano and Brendan Murray bring The Greatest Show to the O2 Academy, Islington
A great show from a band that deserves to go places, with a lead singer who can rightfully stand side by side with the best front men out there.... -
Dio Disciples, O2 Academy Islington – December 2017
Words & Pictures – Eleanor Blackman For the “Dio Returns” Tour they managed to feature Dio’s live vocals and synch the Hologram of Dio with the lyrics to really help... -
Uli Jon Roth at O2 Academy Islington – December 2017
The atmosphere in the room was brilliant as you could see how involved the crowd was with the band especially during the guitar solos.... -
Leaves Eyes, Diabulus In Musica, Enkelination – live O2 Academy Islington, November 10 2015
Leaves’ Eyes return to London in support of latest album King of Kings Accompanied by Spanish band Diabulus In Musica and London-based EnkeliNation the three band bill did a... -
Powerwolf, Orden Ogan, Xandria – live O2 Academy, Islington London, 9 September 2015
Sometimes, somebody simply "gets it right". Very often we cover gigs where the support bands are simply 'on the same label' as the headliner and the label is just... -
Dir En Grey, The Unstoppable Life Tour, Live at the O2 Academy, Islington, London on 23 May 2015
After their short European tour in 2013 and the release of their new album “ARCHE” at the end of 2014, 2015 started promising with DIR EN GREY’s “The Unstoppable... -
Rock Goddess Live at the O2 Academy Islington, May 14 2015
They say good things come to those that wait, well I could probably have been put away for double murder, got out on parole and still not missed tonight’s... -
Tarja live at O2 Academy Islington, London on February 10th, 2014
To keep the old faithful happy, she finally relents and we are treated to an excellent rendition of ‘Wish I Had an Angel’ before ‘Until My Last Breath’ brings... -
The Treatment, Cage the Gods and The Howling live at O2 Academy Islington, London on February 7th, 2014
They burst onto the stage like enthusiastic puppies (apt when their new album is called 'Running With a The Dogs') and literally tear through their hour plus set....
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Borealis – Illusions Review
Their sound has evolved rather subtly, but steadily over the past few releases, all leading up to their fifth and latest full-length release, Illusions, which is their most complex... -
Eva Under Fire – Love, Drugs & Misery Review
I have to honestly say that I was most interested in the writing/lyrics here as I can only imagine that being a Therapist can offer a new perspective on... -
Meridian – The 4th Dimension Review
the hooks and choruses stand out on their own, and the guitars are super crunchy and melodic, that is indeed what makes this record a strong one. If you... -
Lillian Axe – From Womb To Tomb Review
I would love the see Lillian Axe get the recognition they so richly deserve, but From Womb To Tomb is too much for a casual music listener to absorb, and that... -
Collective Insanity – Hidden Agony EP Review
I’ve gotta say I’m quite impressed with Collective Insanity’s debut EP Hidden Agony. Right now, it is only available on streaming services, but at some point, it will be available... -
Edenbridge – Shangri-La Review
In the symphonic metal scene, one of the most consistent and longest-running bands is Austrian band Edenbridge, who have been around since the late '90s, putting out quality albums...
