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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Tailgunner – Midnight Blitz: Album Review

By jamescaseley on 4th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The difficult second album? Tailgunner return with Midnight Blitz with rock royalty in the production booth.

Vide – Aux enfantes des ruines: Album Review

By Oliver Copley on 4th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Vide is a French one-man black metal project helmed by Hylgaryss (of Dark Sanctuary, Winter Funeral and Le Prochain Hiver).

The Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake – Special Editions: Album Review

By John Barlass on 3rd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

 Sit back, relax and allow The Small Faces to be transport you to the Land of Greens.  Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake is back!

Manchester Folk Festival – 5 Repeat offenders +1: Preview

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A look ahead to the 2026 Manchester Folk Festival with some musicians who’ve been there and bought the T shirt.

Uriah Heep – The Shadow And The Wind, 1973-1974: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 3rd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Uriah Heep’s classic and influential line up shine in the studio and live in an excellent box set

Hannah Scott – In Your Light: Single Review

By John Barlass on 3rd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Suffolk-born, South London-based folk artist Hannah Scott has a new EP on the way. Her single, In Your Light is an enticing taster of what’s to come…

The HU – Tour News

By At The Barrier on 2nd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu set up some UK dates for October. The Warrior Chant Tour will be unmissable!

Barren Womb on JR Ewing: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 2nd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Tony Gonzalez of Barren Womb joins us to wax lyrical about about Laughing With Daggers by Norwegian hardcore punk/screamo band from JR Ewing.

Mountain – Don’t Look Around – The Recordings 1969-1974: Boxset Review

By John Barlass on 2nd March 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

Exhaustive retrospective on the career of influential New York rockers, Mountain.  featuring every surviving recording by the band’s classic lineup.

Joshua Idehen – I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 2nd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Joshua Idehen releases his proper debut; an intoxicating mix of hope, humility and humour from an individual wanting the best of everyone, and the best from us all. 

Mogwai – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 1st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogwai ingnite a bad fire and give a demonstration in Post Rock dynamics at Manchester’s O2 Apollo.

Abigail Lapell – Hazel: Single Review

By John Barlass on 1st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell returns with a new single. Hazel is the first taster of Abigail’s forthcoming album, Shadow Child.

Sierra Veins UK tour this week: News

By At The Barrier on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

French darkwave artist Sierra Veins lands in the UK this week for three dates in Edinburgh, Manchester and London.

Saille – Forebode: Album Review

By Jim Parry-Smith on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Forebode takes Saille back to their roots while upping production values and retaining their songwriting prowess.

Dimscûa – Dust Eater: Album Review

By sandersandrew on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dimscûa release Dust Eater on vinyl, cementing their 2025 debut as a prime piece of post rock / metal / sludge full of emotional turmoil.

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