Zach BarnesSteel Panther, Manchester Academy, 08/02/19If Steel Panther’s fame was to be attributed to anything, it would be notoriety. Most notably from last year’s band-branded ‘pussy melter’…Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019
Zach BarnesinWired NoiseShinedown, Manchester Academy, 31/10/18.“We want to give you something you haven’t experienced before” claimed Shinedown frontman Brent Smith, accompanied by lead guitarist Zach…Nov 3, 2018Nov 3, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired NoiseCrossfaith, Manchester Academy 2, 17/10/18Since 2006, Crossfaith have led the way for Japanese electronic metal (or electronicore), not that they’ve had much competition. However…Oct 20, 2018Oct 20, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired Noise“We haven’t had a party yet, but we will for sure.” — Interview with Three Days Grace.The release of their sixth studio album, Outsider, recently pushed Three Days Grace into historic territory. The success of their singles…Oct 12, 2018Oct 12, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired Noise“I think that right now we are at the beginning of our prime” — Interview with Bad Wolves.Since the band’s conception last year; Bad Wolves have gone from strength to strength. The release of the band’s first album, Disobey…Oct 12, 2018Oct 12, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired NoiseThe Amity Affliction, Manchester Academy 2, 7/10/18Endless Heights opened the evening, with the Australian quintet donning a very youthful look- mixed with an accompanying high octane…Oct 11, 2018Oct 11, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired NoiseMachine Head, Manchester Academy, 25/05/18A sold out Academy awaited Machine Head as they concluded the Catharsis tour in promotion of their new album of the same name. The tour…May 28, 2018May 28, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired NoiseSkindred, Manchester Academy, 22/04/18Fusing the multi-composite of punk rock, metal, hip hop and reggae, Newport natives Skindred brought their unique amalgamation to…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired NoiseTrivium, Manchester Academy, 19/04/18“It’s been 13 years for us touring the UK” exclaimed Trivium frontman Matt Heafy to the sold-out Manchester Academy audience, of which will…Apr 22, 2018Apr 22, 2018
Zach BarnesinWired NoiseSkid Row, Manchester Academy 2, 14/03/18In a monologue halfway through their set, Skid Row reminded the audience that the last time they were in Manchester was almost five years…Mar 16, 2018Mar 16, 2018