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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Archiac Oath – Determined to Death and Beyond: Album Review

By rickleaglestone on 23rd April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Determined to Death and Beyond is the debut album that doesn’t just announce Archaic Oath, but screams it from the mountain peaks with a ferocity that puts bands twice their size to shame.

Wrang – Verwording: Album Review

By rickleaglestone on 23rd April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Wrang have spent over a decade developing their sound within the Netherlands’ increasingly vibrant black metal scene, and with Verwording, their third full-length, they’ve crafted their most cohesive work to date.

Eugene McGuinness – Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe: Album Review

By John Barlass on 22nd April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Raw, mysterious and thoroughly entrancing.  Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe is a mellow, melodic, masterful mélange of sweet off-kilter pop

Ben De La Cour – Kitchen Garden Café, B’ham: Live Review

By Seuras Og on 22nd April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Exquisite songs of a life well bruised from Ben De La Cour. We’re at the Birmingham stop off on his latest tour.

At The Gates – The Ghost Of A Future Dead: Album Review

By rickleaglestone on 21st April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Some farewells are written in fire, others in blood, but this one from At The Gates…this one is carved into the very fabric of melodic death metal itself.

L.Y.R – The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool: Live Review

By JohnMartinson on 21st April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

An evening of stunning music, passionate storytelling and soaring vocals in Liverpool from L.Y.R and supporting cast.

Long Distance Calling – The Phantom Void: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 21st April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Long Distance Calling return with an immersive audio visual post rock box of treasure.

Laguz – Songs For Taliesin: EP Review

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

Dutch pagan folkies Laguz celebrate the life, work and mythology of Welsh bard Taliesin with three exhilarating songs, on their new EP.

Gout – Actual Bastard: EP Review

By karinbaldanza on 20th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Gout has a sound that leans heavily into intensity and disorder, often built around themes of personal dysfunction, mental strain, and a broader sense of social unease. Actual Bastard is their new EP.

Ty Freeman – One Way Love: EP Review

By John Barlass on 20th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Ty Freeman hits the ground running with his debut EP.  Five high-powered songs guaranteed to grab attention.

Dave Whetstone – Winding To You: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 20th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Squeezy pleezy celebration, as Whetstone and co. plunder their illustrious past.

Barbara – Spring Tour ‘Lift-Off’ Time Approaches: News

By John Barlass on 20th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

On Friday 1st May, Barbara will take the stage in Leeds for the first show on their Spring 2026 headline tour. We take a look ahead.

Reading and Leeds 2026 – Festival Preview: Opinion

By Micha Thompson on 20th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 has had fans waiting in anticipation for their newly-released line-up of the festival. We take a look at some of the bands who will be performing this year.

James – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Co-op Live becomes a Manchester love-in as James come home flying a flag that boldly states how Love Is The Answer.

Riverflame – Lunar Crusades: Album Review

By Oliver Copley on 19th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Riverflame is new band formed from members of Ponte Del Diavolo and Hail Spirit Noir. They create a proper journey back to the heroic times of old.

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