Date: April 9th, 2012
Venue: O2 Academy 2, Liverpool
Support: Stray From The Path / Rolo Tomassi
Website: www.architectsofficial.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/architectsuk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/architectsuk
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Despite the unquestionable success that their last full-length ‘The Here And Now’ brought to Brighton metalcore outfit Architects, the more mainstream and radio friendly nature of the record polarised a lot of opinions within their fanbase. Now, with a new album with a lot more “balls” on the way, the band are set on a headline UK tour, revisiting some of the less acknowledged cities at more intimate venues. Tonight, it’s Liverpool’s rather small O2 Academy 2.
Tags: Architects, Rolo Tomassi, Stray From The Path
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Date: March 28th, 2012
Venue: O2 Apollo, Manchester
Support: The Skints / Mayday Parade / Kids In Glass Houses
Website: www.youmeatsix.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/youmeatsix
Twitter: www.twitter.com/youmeatsix
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It’s crazy to think just how big the band You Me At Six are today in comparison with their young age, with vocalist Josh Francheschi being just a mere 21 years old. Breaking onto the scene with their debut album just five years ago, the band have made astonishing achievements, one of which most recently being the release of the first ever single for a rollercoaster ride, ‘The Swarm’. The crowd drawn into the first of two dates at Manchester’s O2 Apollo is just another testament to the band’s growing popularity.
Tags: Kids In Glass Houses, Mayday Parade, The Skints, You Me At Six
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Date: March 28th, 2012
Venue: Club Academy, Manchester
Support: Erik Chandler / People On Vacation
Website: www.bowlingforsoup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bowlingforsoup
Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfsrocks
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First on the bill is Erik Chandler (****), the bassist of Bowling For Soup. For those of you not in the know, Erik has been working on a solo project and has recently released an EP, ‘Writing The Wrongs’. His songs are a breather from the pop-punk/rock vibe and follow a more country rock sound. His raspy cigarette-soaked voice provides the perfect tone to his reflective and sombre melodies, and he plays an excellent cover of The Lemonheads‘ ‘Rudderless’. An excellent start to an already flourishing career.
Tags: Bowling For Soup, Erik Chandler, People On Vacation
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Date: March 27th, 2012
Venue: Sound Control, Manchester
Support: Apologies, I Have None / Pianos Become The Teeth
Website: www.toucheamore.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/toucheamore
Twitter: www.twitter.com/toucheamore
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With tonight being only Touché Amoré‘s second ever performance in the city of Manchester, the first of which being over a year ago at an almost small pub sized venue, the UK fanbase behind this band has swelled tenfold. Now, on their first proper headline tour on British shores, it’s time to see what this increase in crowd size can do for their live performance.
Tags: Apologies I Have None, Pianos Become The Teeth, Touché Amoré
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Date: March 24th, 2012
Venue: Moho Live, Manchester
Support: Mojo Fury, LostAlone
Website: www.inmeofficial.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/inmeofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/inmeofficial
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Opening act Mojo Fury (****) give a thorough and entertaining performance. Sounding like a toned down Pulled Apart By Horses, their ambient indie rock entertains the crowd. Honestly, there isn’t much movement, but there rarely is at this point in the evening. Lead singer Michael Mormecha has a unique voice, one perfect for rock though, and belts out some captivating songs such as ‘To Comprehend’. A great band for sure and one that you should check out soon.
Tags: InMe, LostAlone, Mojo Fury
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Date: March 22nd, 2012
Venue: 53 Degrees, Preston
Support: Next Stop Atlanta, Switchboard Spectacular, Flood Of Red
Website: www.thexcerts.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thexcerts
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thexcerts
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The Xcerts are now on round two with playing this gig. The first attempt landed with it being pulled through illness and now on the second attempt, the band once again fell ill from SXSW. However, this time they weren’t going to pull the gig and bringing along friends Flood Of Red and locals Switchboard Spectacular and Next Stop Atlanta for support.
Tags: Flood Of Red, Next Stop Atlanta, Switchboard Spectacular, The Xcerts
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Date: March 14th, 2012
Venue: Academy 3, Manchester
Support: Malefice, Adept, Heaven Shall Burn
Website: www.risetoremain.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/risetoremain
Twitter: www.twitter.com/risetoremain
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Since the release of their debut album ‘City Of Vultures’ towards the end of last year, London metalcore mob Rise To Remain have been a fairly busy bunch, and sadly even recently suffered from the loss of two members leaving the band to pursue other things in their lives. However, a few months later they’re back on the road, new members equipped and ready to pick up where they left off since their last UK tour.
Tags: Adept, Heaven Shall Burn, Malefice, Rise To Remain
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Date: March 12th, 2012
Venue: Retro Bar, Manchester
Support: Wolves, The Catharsis, Cowards, The Orchard
Website: www.brotherhoodofthelake.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brotherhoodofthelake
Twitter: www.twitter.com/botlaudiohate
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Deep in the dark underground room that is the Retro Bar, five highly pissed off bands are forced into a corner and made to play for our amusement. The results are somewhat spectacular as well as a tad disturbing. This was a night of hardcore/post-hardcore at its finest, with a group of the UK’s up-and-coming bands pushing their limits and proving their worth.
Tags: Brotherhood Of The Lake, Cowards, The Catharsis, The Orchard, Wolves
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Date: March 11th, 2012
Venue: Academy 1, Manchester
Support: Takida, Seether
Website: www.3doorsdown.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/3doorsdown
Twitter: www.twitter.com/3doorsdown
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It’s been about 9 months since 3 Doors Down last graced the UK shores with their presence, but they are back now and with a much bigger following. Still promoting their latest album ‘Time Of Your Life’ (released July 19th), so hopefully more people will be familiar with what it has to offer this time around.
Tags: 3 Doors Down, Seether, Takida
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Date: March 7th, 2012
Venue: Sound Control, Manchester
Support: Josh Kumbra
Website: www.gabrielleaplin.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gabrielleaplinofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/gabrielleaplin
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It seems there’s no stopping Miss Aplin at the moment, with this being the 4th UK headline tour she has undergone in the last 16 months. At the tender age of 19, she is sickeningly talented and achieved so much more than your average teenager. Not only has she appeared on the prestigious BBC Radio 1 from time to time, but she has pretty much sold-out nearly every show on her tour. Things are looking pretty damn good for this young singer.
Tags: Gabrielle Aplin, Josh Kumbra
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Date: March 6th, 2012
Venue: Sound Control, Manchester
Support: The Final Crisis, Calore, Heights
Website: www.attackattackoh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/attackattackus
Twitter: www.twitter.com/attackattackoh
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It’s fair to say that Attack Attack! have grown up a lot since their infamous crabcore beginnings from 2009′s video for ‘Stick Stickly’. Three albums into their career, the latest being this year’s ‘This Means War’, and the band are gradually maturing away from their original “scene” style, combining electro and metal, and becoming more of a metalcore band. A new promo tour of the UK however will see how their popularity has maintained.
Tags: Attack Attack! (US), Calore, Heights, The Final Crisis
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Date: March 1st, 2012
Venue: MEN Arena, Manchester
Support: Deathstars
Website: www.rammstein.de/en
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rammstein
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rammsteinnews
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With the recent release of their greatest hits album ‘Made In Germany 1995-2011′ and many rumours floating around claiming this tour to be one of Rammstein‘s last before they bid farewell, it’s fair to say the hype surrounding their possible last visit to the UK is high. At the Manchester date of the tour it’s no different, and the sold out show is a testament to our country’s love for the German metal outfit.
Tags: Deathstars, Rammstein
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