Alkaline Trio, Lowlives @ O2 Academy, Leeds

LIVE: Mastodon / Kvelertak / Mutoid Man @ O2 Academy, Leeds

If there’s one thing British metalheads like to whine about more than the Download lineup, it’s that we don’t get amazing touring packages when American bands grace our shores. Tonight, progressive metal titans Mastodon roll into Leeds with two of the most interesting bands in the genre in tow,

State Champs, Seaway, Stand Atlantic, Woes @ O2 Academy, Leeds

LIVE: State Champs / Seaway / Stand Atlantic / Woes @ O2 Academy, Leeds

It may not always seem like it, going by the inevitable social media complaints after every tour announcement, but we have it pretty lucky in the UK. Despite being a relatively small island, we’re regularly treated to tours by just about every band going– and compared to the epic

Skindred, CKY, Danko Jones @ o2 Academy, Leeds

LIVE: Don Broco / Yonaka / Press To Meco @ O2 Academy, Leeds

Don Broco might seem like relative newcomers to some but they’ve been doing the rounds on the UK live music circuit for over a decade now, and the snaking line of hundreds of fans stretching way out of view of the venue is testament to the hard work and

Alien Ant Farm, Soil, Local H @ O2 Academy, Leeds