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Author: Joseph Lockley

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Review: Amon Amarth do battle at Birmingham’s O2 Academy

November 29, 2019December 10, 2019 Joseph Lockley amon amarth, Arch Enemy, Hypocrisy, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Birmingham

Amon Amarth take to the stage of Birmingham’s O2 Academy and deliver a brutal sonic onslaught from their new album Berserker, out now.

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Review: Blanck Mass crushes the Hare & Hounds on new album tour

November 26, 2019November 29, 2019 Joseph Lockley Blanck mass, Hare & Hounds

Following the release of new album Animated Violence Mild, Blanck Mass took to the stage of Birmingham’s Hare & Hounds on Monday night.

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Amon Amarth set sail for Birmingham’s O2 Academy

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Joseph Lockley amon amarth, O2 Academy Birmingham

Fresh off the release of their eleventh studio record, Berserker, Swedish melodic death veterans Amon Amarth are set to bring

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Blanck Mass set to bring fresh chaos to the Hare & Hounds

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Joseph Lockley Blanck mass, Hare & Hounds, kings heath

Following the release of his new album, Blanck Mass is set to tour the UK this winter. Catch him at the Hare & Hounds, tickets available now.

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Review: Desperate Journalist bring melancholy brilliance to Birmingham

March 15, 2019March 26, 2019 Joseph Lockley Desperate Journalist, Hare & Hounds, modern literature, the proctors

Desperate Journalist graced the Hare & Hounds on the night of March 14th, celebrating the release of their new album in excellent form.

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Birmingham’s Symphony Hall to host Conversations with Nick Cave

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 Joseph Lockley Nick Cave, Symphony Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham

Legendary singer-songwriter Nick Cave is set to bring the successful Conversations with Nick Cave to the UK this Summer. Tickets on sale now.

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Desperate Journalist to revive the UK’s love for post-punk on 2019 tour

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Joseph Lockley Desperate Journalist, Hare & Hounds

Desperate Journalist are set to embark on a UK tour to support their new album, out February 22nd. Tickets on sale now.

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Review: Dilly Dally bring Heaven to the Hare & Hounds

January 30, 2019February 1, 2019 Joseph Lockley Dilly Dally, Hare & Hounds, Hotel Lux, Sœur

Canadian four-piece Dilly Dally gripped the Hare & Hounds on the night of the 29th, with support from Hotel Lux and Sœur.

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Review: Mastodon bring blood and thunder to Birmingham’s O2 Academy

January 23, 2019January 29, 2019 Joseph Lockley kvelertak, Mastodon, Mutoid Man, O2 Academy Birmingham

Looming like fearsome titans on the foggy stage, Mastodon conjured bolts of crushing metal and melody to impress an awestruck Birmingham crowd.

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White Lies to embark on extensive European tour for new album in 2019

December 16, 2018December 15, 2018 Joseph Lockley White Lies

Catch White Lies on their 2019 European tour and celebrate the release of their new album ‘Five’, out February 1st. Tickets available now.

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