Band Of Skulls live in concert.
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Band Of Skulls

93
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

72
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Critic Consensus

Based on 93 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Band Of Skulls is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Band Of Skulls concert reviews describe live shows and performances as powerful, spooky, punchy, intricate, melodic, intense, and bluesy.

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From The Dark Side (22 February 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Southampton, United Kingdom (2004 - present)
Bio
Band of Skulls are an alternative rock band that formed in 2008 in Southampton, England. The band consists of Russel Marsden (guitar, vocals), Emma Richardson (bass, vocals), and Matt Hayward (drums), who formed a band after they all met in college.
Has Performed With
The Laurels, Mothers, Deap Vally, Bo Ningen, Apes

Critic Concert Reviews

musicOMH (UK)

December 2, 2019
80
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These are the questions that abound as Thekla fills up in anticipation for Band Of Skulls latest special show to mark the 10th anniversary of their 2009 debut album, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey.

Brighton Source (UK)

April 26, 2019
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Brighton, UK

musicOMH (UK)

April 15, 2019
70
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Admittedly, the sparse crowd at Komedia was less than the Southampton duo – drummer Matt Hayward left back in 2017 – would normally attract, but it did not prevent Russell Marsden and Emma Richardson giving it their all to their dedicated followers.

Music-News.com (UK)

October 27, 2016
80
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The Albert Hall is a perfect venue for the airing of tracks from Band of Skulls’ recent album ‘By Default’.

musicOMH (UK)

October 26, 2016
80
%
The Southampton three-piece are yet to make the transition from reasonably sized clubs like SWX in Bristol to headlining stadiums even after previously supporting heavyweights like Muse and The Black Keys.

Seattle Music News (USA)

September 20, 2016
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Seattle, USA on September 18, 2016

Twin Cities Media (USA)

September 12, 2016
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Sweet because because Band of Skulls absolutely brought it, bitter because we learned that opener Murder Shoes was breaking up and playing their last show.

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