Thoughtful coverage from the front row and beyond.

The Skids and the Au Pairs turn Leeds into a roaring time machine of punk defiance. Veteran firebrands prove their songs still cut deep, sound huge, and demand to be sung like they mean it. Read the full review here.

Late March sees the alternative landscape lock into focus. From Frozen Soul’s introspective brutality to Samurai Pizza Cats’ chaotic precision and Defying Decay’ long-awaited statement, this week is about intent, clarity, and collision across scenes.

Kreator tore through the O2 Academy Brixton with a relentless headline set, supported by Nails, Exodus, and Carcass. Blending decades of metal history with chaos, the night delivered explosive production, iconic setlists, and a ferocious crowd reaction.