Fearless Vampire Killers Walk The Line In Ozzy’s Town At The Asylum

Taking to the stage at Birmingham’s Asylum on 26th July, Fearless Vampire Killers delivered a high-energy, theatrical performance as main support on a stacked bill featuring The Nocturnal Affair and headliner Wednesday 13. The band’s gothic flair, punchy hooks, and charismatic delivery brought a wave of adrenaline to the sold-out crowd, many of whom had already packed the venue long before doors opened.

Fearless Vampire Killers @ The Asylum, Birmingham

Fearless Vampire Killers @ The Asylum, Birmingham (Henry Finnegan / @finneganfoto)

From the outset, the band gave it their all. With tight musicianship, dramatic flair, and even a leap from the stage to sing among the crowd, they showed they were not content to hold back. The fans responded positively, with heads nodding, phones raised, and cheers erupting between songs.

However, midway through the set, a misjudged moment briefly disrupted the atmosphere. In an effort to get more movement from the audience, frontman Laurence Beveridge shouted, “This is supposed to be Tommy Shelby’s town!” It might have landed differently elsewhere, but in Birmingham, on a day when fans were still mourning the recent passing of local legend Ozzy Osbourne, it didn’t sit well. The crowd immediately shouted back, “This is Ozzy’s town!” Laurence Beveridge’s response, “Yeah, he’s dead,” was intended to be cheeky, but it came across as dismissive and poorly timed. The shift in the room was palpable, with the energy briefly dipping.

To their credit, Fearless Vampire Killers didn’t back down. They leaned into the rest of their set with renewed fire, allowing the music to speak for itself. It worked. The second half of their show saw them regain the crowd’s attention. The fans gradually warmed up again with each track, and by the time the final song hit, the room was fully back on side. Hands were raised, voices sang along, and the earlier awkwardness faded into the background.

Their performance proved both their resilience and command of the stage. Although they stumbled with an offhand remark, their energy and showmanship ultimately won the crowd over. They may have come close to losing Birmingham, but when they left the stage, the applause made it clear they had reclaimed it.

Fearless Vampire Killers @ The Asylum, Birmingham

Live review & photography of Fearless Vampire Killers @ The Asylum, Birmingham, by Henry Finnegan on 26th July 2025. Instagram: @finneganfoto | Facebook: @finneganfoto

The Nocturnal Affair Light Up The Asylum, Birmingham Supporting Fearless Vampire Killers & Wednesday 13

The Long Road Festival 2026 (Henry Finnegan / @finneganfoto)

The Long Road Festival 2026 – Day One: Come Rain, Shine Or Biblical Thunder

Last year, The Long Road Festival takes place a week earlier in August and, had it done the same this year, Stanford Hall would probably have been basking in the heatwave temperatures and sun-scorched grass that have defined much of the British summer. But The Long Road has become synonymous with the August Bank Holiday weekend and, right on cue, as thousands of country fans begin arriving in Leicestershire, the heavens decide to open.

The Samurai Seven Return With First New EP In Almost 25 Years, ‘Make It Real’

Cult favourites The Samurai Seven have made their long-awaited return with the release of their new EP Make It Real, marking the Oxford band’s first new release in almost 25 years.

The Great Emu War Casualties Unleash ‘Cold Food Ave’ Ahead Of New EP ‘Mal Du Siecle’

The Great Emu War Casualties return with their brand new single Cold Food Ave, unveiling a rowdier side to their sound just months after the release of their debut album Public Sweetheart No. 1.

Natalie Imbruglia @ CIRCUIT Kingston (Kalpesh Patel)

Natalie Imbruglia Makes Kingston’s Circuit Her Own At Intimate ‘Algorithm’ Launch

There is something wonderfully disarming about seeing Natalie Imbruglia on a stage this small. At The Circuit in Kingston, the singer-songwriter is close enough to her audience to make eye contact with people in the front row, close enough to laugh with them and, crucially, close enough for the nerves of the evening to be impossible to disguise.

EELS Share New Track ‘Congratulations To Me’ Ahead Of 16th Studio Album ‘Cookie Happened’

EELS have shared their new track Congratulations To Me, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, which arrives on 16th October via E Works / Play It Again Sam. The latest song finds E, the creative force behind EELS and the stage name of singer, songwriter and producer Mark Oliver Everett, looking at one of life’s more unexpected turning points: the moment when you finally realise that some things simply are not worth taking so seriously.

Natalie McCool Releases New Album ‘Good For The Soul’ And Shares ‘Sleeping Beauty’ With She Drew The Gun

Liverpool alternative-pop artist Natalie McCool has dropped her new album Good For The Soul, marking a bold new chapter for an artist increasingly willing to push beyond the boundaries of conventional alternative pop. The new record arrives following a run of singles including Coming Of Age, We’re The Ones, So Lonely, Lonely and I Fantasise, each offering a glimpse into an album that refuses to settle into a single sound or mood.

Cameron Whitcomb Announces European & UK Tour For ‘Kingdom Of Fear’

JUNO Award-winning country artist Cameron Whitcomb is set to bring his electrifying live show to Europe and the UK in February 2027, announcing a run of dates in support of his breakout hit Kingdom Of Fear.

Electron (Rob Blackham / Blackham Images)

Electron Unleash ‘Taken’ Featuring Skindred’s Benji Webbe Ahead Of New Album

London-via-Portugal duo Electron return with their latest single, Taken, featuring guest vocals from Skindred frontman Benji Webbe, as they continue the countdown to their forthcoming second album, Is This Worth Living For?.