Thoughtful coverage from the front row and beyond.

Bodysnatcher and Ingested left Engine Rooms Southampton looking less like a venue and more like the aftermath of a controlled demolition.

Airbourne’s Gutsy Tour stop at O2 Guildhall Southampton delivered exactly what you’d want: riffs, beers, speed and a room full of chaos.

Avatar’s Manchester stop on the Don’t Go In The Forest tour came with ritual chaos from Witch Club Satan, haka-fuelled force from Alien Weaponry, and a headline set that turned Manchester Academy into full-blown theatrical mayhem.