“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.

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.

“Holy shit are we at Wembley?!” Even for San Diego's Pierce the Veil, the iconic London arena holds weight. With many of the dates on the US leg of the world tour selling out, Europe looks set to be just as crazy.

In 'The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows' John Koenig coined the term anemoia- the feeling of nostalgia for a time that you never knew, or indeed that never even existed. Over their eight albums, The Darkness have cultivated the musical version of anemoia, dragging the listener through an uncanny valley of familiar but slanted glam rock.

This isn't the first time The Darkness have played Wembley having supported Hollywood Vampires in the arena back in 2018 and co-headlining with Black Stone Cherry in 2023. Tonight, however it is all about the enigmatic quartet and their sold out 'Dreams on Toast' album tour.