The Waterloo Music Bar

The Genitorturers are not just a band-they’re a full-on sensory assault, a electrifying fusion of sound and spectacle that defies convention and demands attention. Hailing from the United States, this industrial metal powerhouse has carved out a notorious reputation since their inception, blending the raw aggression of heavy metal with the abrasive, mechanical pulse of industrial music. But what truly sets them apart is their fearless dive into the provocative, the taboo, and the unapologetically sensual-a cocktail of performance art and sonic chaos that leaves audiences both captivated and unsettled.

Led by the enigmatic and commanding presence of frontwoman Gen, the Genitorturers emerged from the underground scene with a mission to push boundaries. Their music is a visceral experience-think grinding riffs, pulsating beats, and lyrics that oscillate between seductive whispers and guttural roars. Tracks like “Lecher Bitch” and “Devil in a Bottle” showcase their ability to weave dark, hedonistic themes into anthems that resonate with the rebellious and the restless. It’s industrial metal with a razor-sharp edge, polished with a subversive sheen that dares you to look away-and makes it impossible to do so.

Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with Satellite Touring

Tribute to much-loved Brit proggers Marillion.

The collective plays folk, with distinct influences from traditional Celtic music, ska, rock and pop.

The band was born when guitarist George landed on his brother Johnny’s sofa in Colchester after abandoning a job in a Midlands petrol station for the dazzling lights of Essex. They didn’t have a plan. But they had guitars. With explosive live performances of singalong anti-anthems, Pet Needs began smashing sets on stages throughout the UK, screaming stories of disastrous job interviews, self-destruction and heading down the river on an inflatable kayak.

Warrior Soul is an American hard rock band formed by lead singer and producer Kory Clarke. Clarke started the band on a bet from a promoter at New York City´s Pyramid Club, after a solo performance art show called ´´Kory Clarke/Warrior Soul´´. Clarke was determined he would have the best band in the city within six months. Nine months later he signed to Geffen Records, with a multi album deal and later stadium supports to metallica.

TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976 and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk rock. In early 1977 they performed regularly at the newly-opened Roxy Club in London, and gained cult success with the Stiff Records single 'One Chord Wonders.' Their next release, 'Gary Gilmore's Eyes' became a top twenty hit record, leading to radio and TV appearances and extensive media interest. A further single, “No Time To Be 21,” also entered the charts, and the band spent the rest of the year playing live, including major tours with The Damned and Iggy Pop. The album that followed in early 1978, 'Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts,' is still considered a genuine classic of the era and is often cited as one of the twenty best punk albums ever released.

The Adverts released one more album, “Cast Of Thousands,” before they split in 1979. Slammed by the critics at the time, the album was later re-released to universal acclaim, and described by Mojo magazine as “the long lost punk album that rivals The Clash’s ‘London Calling’.”

Neil Gaiman, author.

Ruairidh Maclean A.K.A RuMac is a Scottish accordion player who started off playing traditional Scottish music and slowly drifted into a strange mix of genres. From traditional Gaelic Songs to Heavy metal rock there’s no telling what racket will come out of his mouth and box, but slowly the world is becoming aware of his anarchic unique performances and they can’t get enough of it.

A weird but fun performer that is always best experienced live…

Tribute to the hard rock of the mighty Zep.

Indie blues three piece from Birmingham.

The Sound & Vision of Bowie, widely acclaimed as the best Bowie tribute in the UK

Paul Henderson was born in Sunderland but spent most of his childhood growing up in Peterborough when he discovered Bowie, which led to buying and playing everything and watching everything available countless times.

Paul started in music playing in local bands in the late 80’s and then embarking on his own material during the mid 90’s to 2002.Being a life long fan of Bowie, Paul got to see him on tour numerous occasions and very briefly met him in 1997 during his Earthling tour.

Paul first caught national attention when he appeared on Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, the first series hosted by Mathew Kelly, where he performed Space Oddity, dressed as Bowie’s legendary Ziggy Stardust. From there he performed at conventions around the country as Bowie. After 1995 Paul embarked on playing his own material and spent the late 90’s recording his own songs.

Around 2002 a friend asked Paul “why don’t you put a Bowie tribute together”. Paul replied saying “I would enjoy it too much and everything else I am planning will end up on the back burner”, and so it did as the start of Aladdinsane was in the midst. Aladdinsane was the classic album that David released in 1973, which was the first album Bowie album Paul got as a child from his parents, hence why he chose the name for the band.

Paul then embarked on finding the musicians required to cover a vast range of David Bowie’s single and classic album tracks. The line up of the band changed during the 2000s and now with Steve Beeston on keyboards, Carl Stones on guitar, Franco Caprio on bass and Rick Cook on drums and Paul as Bowie with 12 string acoustic, make up the sound of Aladdinsane the band it is today.

Having played at some wonderful theatres and travelled to places like Bahrain, Qatar and Berlin where Paul played an acoustic set at Hansa studios where Bowie recorded Heroes, he said it’s like an ongoing rollercoaster. With so many songs to chose from you can hear many hits like – Space Oddity. Changes, Ashes to Ashes, Heroes, Lets Dance, Drive In Saturday, Jean Genie, Life On Mars, Fame, Starman and Diamond Dogs to list but a few, including some classic album tracks from Bowie’s vast repertoire. Paul changes outfits during each show which can stem from any of Bowies tours from 1976 to 2003.The songs are mixed with no chronological order so that the audiences are left wondering what could be next after each song which also gives the show a more exciting feel.