Chloe Sodeau

Tucked away in an old industrial complex on Glasgow’s West End, SWG3 stands as one of the city's most iconic live music hubs. The location and biting cold did little to deter a snaking sea of belt chains and black clothing from flooding in to catch a lineup not to be missed. The contrast outside was striking, with a subdued folk show unfolding in the TV Studio, while anticipation for something heavier was brewing in Galvanizers. Californian metalcore unit STICK TO YOUR GUNS  and fast-rising...

Sundays in December are usually reserved for staying cozy… or heading to gigs, if you are a metalcore fan in Glasgow. OF MICE & MEN  have been on the road across the UK and Europe throughout most of autumn, in support of their latest album, Another Miracle , which was released midway through the run. Tonight’s show at The Garage, supported by American newcomers GORE.  and Germany’s GHØSTKID , marks their final stop. With much of the room stillt trickling in, GORE.  crept onstage, before...

It may have been a blistering cold and rain-soaked December night in Glasgow, but when has that ever stopped music devotees? A snaking queue, full of everyone from younger fans newly converted to the joy of heavier music, and veterans who have been there since the beginning, wrapped around the O2 Academy. Despite their differences, everyone was united by one thing: the chance to see alternative rock legends,  THREE DAYS GRACE. Hailing from Canada and more than three decades into their career,...