"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 87 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Battles is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Battles concert reviews describe live shows and performances as invigorating, layered, amazing, aggressive, repetitive, stylish, and thunderous.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Battles concerts? Battles concerts usually last from an hour and 15 minutes to up to an hour and a half.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Battles? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Battles range from $15,000 - $45,000, with Battles's current estimated booking fee to be around $30,000.
On tour
The OVO Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom (November 23); Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, United Kingdom (November 28); Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, United Kingdom (November 29)
Battles is an American experimental rock band founded in New York City in 2002 and now consisting of John Stanier (of Tomahawk and The Mark of Cain, formerly of Helmet) on drums, and guitarist/keyboardist Ian Williams (formerly of Don Caballero and Storm & Stress) on guitars and keyboards.
But extra events are always announced late for the venue, as it’s well-suited for special summer events: big, open space that’s both indoors & outdoors, already set up with a stage, sponsor, and free beer, all-ages & free.
After starting with a string of EPs the band have since released four studio albums and many more EPs creating a name for themselves in the prog rock field.
At Sydney's Manning Bar they wasted no time building up a bubbling, distorted introduction to Dot Com, masterfully crafting a level of anticipation in the crowd that almost bordered on unnerving.
