Celebrating the release of their latest album, As December Falls brought their electrifying post-hardcore party to The Electric Ballroom in Camden, and they brought backup.

This past Monday, the independent heavy scene witnessed a rare but deliberate merger between two tours. Coilguns brought their Odd Love Tour to London straight into the raw genre-blending path of the Chaos Reigns and Dead Harts Co-Headliner. This powerful collision of three major forces – plus opener Mountain Peaks – delivered a fun and oddly charming evening at New Cross Inn.

In the heart of London, the O2 Forum Kentish Town became a sanctuary for alternative music as Irish alt-rock trio NewDad brought their Altar tour to the city. The evening, rich with raw talent, opened with an impressive set from Cardinals - a five-piece also hailing from Ireland - whose distinctive sound and energy perfectly set the tone for NewDad’s biggest London headline show to date.

At the end of a joyous, sweaty night at Village Underground, LEAP made a pointed statement, one that without further thought could sound like a lovely sentiment to unify a group of people who had just enjoyed an hour and a half of their favourite alternative-indie quartet.

“We are a bunch of drunk bitches called Killswitch Engage." As an introduction to the legendary quintet it severely simplified the legacy of one of metalcore's most influential modern, and importantly still active bands after 26 years.

Japanese rock giants ONE OK ROCK made their long-awaited debut at London’s O2 Arena for one night only with an emotionally charged performance, showcasing their evolution into a powerful arena rock force. After two decades in the global rock scene, the outfit leaned heavily into their legacy, balancing longtime favourites with hard-hitting new material from their latest album DETOX, for a night of both nostalgia and reaffirmation of their present-day power.

In a world where pop music is a platform for self-expression and spectacle, Katy Perry transformed the stage into a playground of colour, emotion, and unapologetic fun. On the second London stop of her Lifetimes Tour, the pop powerhouse delivered a night of high-flying theatrics, shimmering visuals, and stadium-sized singalongs, all held together by her trademark mix of wit and warmth.

The London O2 Forum Kentish Town gig, part of their ZENITH Tour, just made history, marking a pivotal point in Bleed From Within’s career. This wasn't just a sold-out show, but marked Bleed From Within's biggest headline show to date, part of their most successful tour to date, as shared by vocalist Scott Kennedy. Flanked by two pioneer names in modern metal, After the Burial and Great American Ghost, the night was a perfect storm of technical mastery and overwhelming gratitude from the headline act.

In the grand, red-lit embrace of Camden’s KOKO, Deaf Havana delivered a set that walked a fine line between the familiar and the new. Balancing nostalgia with evolution, the Norfolk-born band revisited the anthems that built their reputation while confidently showcasing material from their newest record We’re Never Getting Out, proving they are still redefining what it means to grow without losing sight of where they’ve come from.

Parkway Drive’s all-Australian ‘20th Anniversary Tour’ is a story of underdogs perfectly captured by the spirit of their anthem, ‘Wild Eyes’. This evening proved that Parkway Drive is not only one of, but perhaps the most essential metal acts to witness live.

In the depths of HERE at Outernet, a phone free show was the order of business and it turned out to be highly effective in generating a feral riot, with Wargasm right at the centre.

Stepping into London's Islington Assembly Hall on September 23rd was like walking through a portal to three different eras of folk music. This spectacular triple bill, headlined by German pagan-folk ensemble Faun, was a masterclass in musical versatility. The night offered something for every soul, supported by the rowdy sea shanties of Ye Banished Privateers and the intimate, sharp acoustics of Janice Burns & Jon Doran. From pointed political protest to chaotic pirate spectacle and finally, to ethereal, collective magic, the evening proved that the power of ancient instruments and timeless stories is as vibrant and essential as ever.