The XS Noize team review the latest live shows from bands/artists on tour.
There is a rock ‘n’ roll icon everyone must see at least once in their lifetime. Last night we headed to Wembley arena to do exactly that, to finally see the punk rock, new wave […]
I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since “Ghost Town” hit the top of the singles charts. The Specials anthemic track is still relevant today, a song about social issues such as racial tensions and […]
“It’s been a hell of a journey…” As the band drift onto the stage, there is a real sense of occasion to this gig – the first night of the current tour. No doubt this […]
Last night the Modfather Paul Weller played a fantastic setlist of new material and hits at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images. […]
American rockers Godsmack finally came to the UK. On the 11th of October, they gave a fantastic adrenaline-filled show at The Roundhouse in London. According to the band’s frontman, they looked forward to performing in […]
The Proclaimers kicked off their 35-date UK & Ireland tour at the O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne. It may be 35 years since their first hit single Letter From America, but the Brothers Reid […]
The first thing one notices with the artwork from Maximo Park’s latest LP, Nature Always Wins, is the stunning post-impressionist thick oil-based brushstrokes depicting an unidentified being in the water. Concerning artwork, the Newcastle upon […]
Critically acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee played a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October as part of her UK and Ireland 2022 tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing […]
Thrash metal kings Anthrax are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Forty years of incredible, superfast, legendary metal. On the 4th of October, the band came to Rock City, Nottingham, and their performance was phenomenal. All band […]
Australian metalcore giants Parkway Drive brought their massive show to Nottingham on the 2nd of October. The concert started with American deathcore viral sensation Lorna Shore taking the stage, and what a great way to […]
The year is 2005. Phones still have rudimentary cameras, and social media, as it is today, is still in an inchoate state. No one filmed on their phones or updated their status during gigs. There […]
Two of the most exciting bands, Arch Enemy and Behemoth, visited Manchester on the last day of September as a part of their “European Siege Tour 2022”. Both bands released new albums this year, and […]
One of the things that makes a great artist is their diversity and plethora of ideas. Xavier Rudd, being of Aboriginal, Irish and Scottish heritage, was at an excellent advantage to develop many ideas, which […]
Having won a scholarship to study at Eton College, Frank Turner always had potential. Along with his work ethic, sincerity and willingness to get people to participate and come together, his impact has been nothing […]
The Queen of rock ‘n’ roll, Suzi Quatro, made her long-awaited return to the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. The rock veteran had everyone up for a boogie for hits like ‘Devil Gate Drive’ and ‘Can […]
The legendary former Mama Boy’s member, Pat McManus, opened the night. Performing tracks of his own and classic Mama’s Boys tracks. After numerous rescheduled, prog icons Magnum made their return to Belfast. Performing such classics […]
The Divine Comedy’s five-night residency at the Barbican was initially billed for October 2020 to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. The Irish chamber pop band would chronologically play their first ten LPs back to back. […]
Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s most famous son, was awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Ards and North Down Borough Council at a special civic ceremony at […]
All Points East opened with Gorillaz headlining. Eight days in XS Noize caught up with The National, who were joined on stage by Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold. XS Noize also returned with headliners Nick […]
All Points East only started in 2018, and in less than five years, it has become a ten-day festival catering to 40,000 music lovers daily. The first-day headliner was Gorillaz, where Alina Salihbekova captured some […]