Live Review : Architects + Wage War @ Co-op Live Arena, Manchester on October 10th 2025

2460 days, 3 albums, and 1 UK festival headline appearance. This is how long it’s been since UK metal heroes Architects have taken to the stage in Manchester. Last time they were here, it was two nights at the Victoria Warehouse; tonight they're taking another massive leap and pitching up at Europe’s biggest arena. This Co-op live show not only marks the start of their largest UK arena tour to date but also is officially their largest ever headline show, even surpassing their Bloodstock appearance last summer.

Gig Review©Ryan Hickson12 October 2025Co-op Live ArenaArchitects, Wage War, Co-Op Live, Manchester, 2025, Live Review, Ryan HicksonComment

Live Review : Wage War + The Devil Wears Prada + Siamese @ O2 Ritz, Manchester on October 19th 2022

Siamese kick off proceedings with their brand of techy pop-infused metal. They bound onto the stage, owning it like headliners, and the growing crowd take to them immediately. Fans of Normandie and Resolve and the like will love this Danish crew, who have fast become one of my favourite bands. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I might even move to Copenhagen to see more of their gigs!

Gig ReviewAuthor : Matt Fraser23 October 2022O2 RitzWage War, The Devil Wears Prada, Siamese, O2 Ritz, Manchester, 2022, Live Review, Matt Fraser, Ryan HicksonComment