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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Steve Hackett – The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 25th October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

With just the Royal Albert Hall lying in wait, Steve Hackett and his band nudge the bar ever higher in Liverpool.

Metallica – Sphere, Las Vegas (Night 2): Live Review

By Andy Pountney on 24th October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

ATB resident Metallica superfan, Andy Pountney is back in Vegas to report on the second of his two nights with Metallica and the Sphere experience.

Metallica – Sphere, Las Vegas (Night 1): Live Review

By Andy Pountney on 23rd October 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

ATB resident Metallica superfan, Andy Pountney heads to Vegas to report on the first of his two nights with Metallica and the Sphere experience.

Talisk – Stems From This: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 23rd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

From seeds scattered previously, Talisk harvest a bumper new crop of rediscovered bangers, having you both counting your fingers and tapping your toes.

Neil Ardley – Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 23rd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Neil Ardley’s impressive and groundbreaking jazz rock masterpiece is available in a remastered CD version.

Singles Selection – Issue #27

By At The Barrier on 23rd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue #27 of Singles Selection where we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.

The Proclaimers – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall: Live Review

By Jen Taylor [JenFoto] on 22nd October 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

The Proclaimers continue to impress showcasing their thirteenth album, You May Offend, alongside classic hits, memorable melodies and insightful lyrics.

Steve Hackett – The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By At The Barrier on 22nd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Exactly two years since his last visit, Steve Hackett and his band grace the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.

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Norrie ‘Tago’ MacIver – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Howard King on 22nd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We report back from a night at Over Hulton Folk club with Norrie ‘Tago’ MacIver.

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Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir w/ Dark Funeral – O2 Brixton Academy, London: Live Review

By Jack Merry on 21st October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The In League With Satan Tour rolls into London’s O2 Brixton Academy. We went along to see if Satan would put in an appearance!

Richard Thompson – Hippies, Thugs and Heroes: Album Review

By John Barlass on 21st October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Richard Thompson – ‘The finest rock songwriter since Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix’ – is back with an album that sits high in the canon.

Dan Whitehouse – Only Love: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 20th October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dan Whitehouse on a subtle and touching exploration of absence and presence. A beatific exemplar of less is more.

Wolves In The Throne Room – Estuary: Album Review

By rickleaglestone on 20th October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The influential Wolves In The Throne Room deliver their latest black metal opus; Estuary.

Merry Hell – Victoria Hall, Settle: Live Music

By Jen Taylor [JenFoto] on 19th October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Settle’s Victoria Hall bears witness to Merry Hell’s best gig? Quite possibly!

Quicksilver Messenger Service – Who Do You Love? The Recordings 1967-1972: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 19th October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

West Coast improvisational legends, Quicksilver Messenger Service, are celebrated across a seven-disc box set.

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