There's something different about fans of J-Rock. The intensity of fandom is a level above what is standard to see in the UK. At Electric Brixton the Japanese quartet Hanabie are joined by closer-to-home rock outfit Lake Malice.

“This is our first ever headline show in London and there are actually people here!’’ After 15 years of making music, Blank Atlas ticked one off the bucket list at The Victoria in Darlston joined by their co-headliner, The Last Vinci.

A sold-out O2 Forum Kentish Town was packed for an explosive night of post-hardcore and metalcore, headlined by Ohio’s The Plot In You and joined by a powerhouse supporting lineup: Cane Hill, Saosin, and Currents. The evening offered a full experience, from nostalgia-infused anthems to feral breakdowns and moments of vulnerability.

In the age of short attention spans and clout-chasing, a controversial rivalry is perfect social media fodder and a masterclass in modern marketing. The good-natured ribbing between pop titans Busted and McFly however, pre-dates twitter spats and TikTok trends. The jestful tribalism of the early 2000's saw two fan bases, that if they were a Venn diagram, would be almost indistinguishable from a circle.

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.