Papa Roach rock the Academy

Last Saturday I was back at the O2 Academy to photograph the excellent Papa Roach. I was covering the show for Powerplay Magazine. The band were awesome, I really enjoyed their set – just a shame that the lights were pretty poor. Anyway, I got a selection of good shots, enjoy them.

Forlorn Band Shoot

Last week I did a shoot around Digbeth with unsigned Birmingham metal band Forlorn. I’ve reviewed both fo Forlorn’s EPs for Powerplay Magazine, and I really think they’ve got what it takes, so I was really glad when they asked me to do some shots of them. Here’s a selection of the best ones, and don’t forget to check out their myspace and have a listen – if you like metal, you’ll like Forlorn.

Keep Runnin’ Your Mouth – ADTR Blitz the Barfly

Last Friday I was down at the Barfly to cover the show by the pop moshers A Day to Remember. I was covering it for both Powerplay Magazine and Birmingham Live.

Defenders of the Faith

Last Thursday night I made my first trip to the Academy since it has been rebranded by O2, all to witness the second Defenders of the Faith tour.

Black Stone Cherry rock Birmingham

Last night I was at the Academy to shoot the mighty Black Stone Cherry – one of my favourite bands. I wasn’t shooting the gig for anyone in particular, but I was reviewing it for both Birmingham Live and Powerplay Magazine.

Chaos?…Tasty!

Tuesday night I was back down Dale End and the Birmingham Academy 2 to shoot the RockStar Taste of Chaos Tour both for Powerplay Magazine and for Birmingham Live.

Thnks fr th Pcs – Fall Out Boy in Birmingham

I was lucky enough to be at the LG Arena (the NEC to you and me) last night to shoot the mega pop-rock-emo group Fall Out Boy for Powerplay Magazine. I

Shinedown and Disturbed Rock Birmingham

Last Friday I was back at the Birmingham Academy to watch the show by Disturbed, and review it for Birmingham Live.

Getting Loaded with Duff McKagan

Of course, I didn’t ACTUALLY get loaded with the legendary bass player from Velvet Revolver and Guns N Roses, no no no, thankfully he gave all that up.

The Mighty Meshuggah

For some reason unknown to me, my helpful website has deleted all my text for this entry, and I can’t remember what I wrote.