Live Review : Lacuna Coil + Blind Channel @ Academy, Manchester on October 20th 2024

The reverential position that Lacuna Coil now holds has been achieved through the complete antithesis to overnight success. Formed 30 years ago in Milan asSleep of Right they have slowly but diligently built a unified fan base. This is their ninth visit to this fair city and on each excursion to our beloved northern outpost they have subtly but significantly increased the amount of people present. This evening's patronage is to herald the arrival of their 10th studio album (and first in six years) which will see the light of the day early next year.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Stewart Lucas21 October 2024Manchester AcademyLacuna Coil, Blind Channel, Acade, Academy, Manchester, 2024, Live Review, Stewart Lucas, Johann WierzbickiComment

Live Review : Steel Panther + Winger @ Academy, Manchester on May 17th 2023

Winger hit the stage with a blast from the past, reminding us why they were such a force during the glam-metal era. Bringing together all their original members in a rare display of harmony and unity, it's refreshing to witness a band reuniting without any lingering bitterness. It's also a rare treat to have 80's rock royalty grace the stage in Manchester, certainly as a support act, and as they move through their set they prove they've still got it.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Matt Fraser18 May 2023Manchester AcademySteel Panther, WInger, Acade, Manchester, 2023, Live Review, Matt FraserComment