Following 3 years out of the spotlight, the guys of Inglorious are back and stronger than ever! The revised line up now consists of renowned lead vocalist and founding member Nathan James, the return of original bassist Colin Parkinson, as well as the exceptional latest additions to the band, Henry Rogers on drums & percussion and Richard Shaw on guitar. With a packed-out crowd at KK’s Steel Mill this was a highly anticipated performance that left no one disappointed.
Opening for the evening were Marisa and The Moths who have become a prominent band throughout the rock circuit as ones-to-look-out-for, for quite some time. The band gave a tremendous performance with tracks such as ‘Get It Off My Chest’ and ‘Shout’, with Marisa’s high-powered vocals, Liam’s immense bass runs, Alex’s slick drums, Alez’s killer guitar riffs and an entire band full of dynamism. A solid choice of support.
As Nathan, Colin, Henry and Richard took to the stage, the roar from the audience resonated throughout the venue, giving the band a warm and well-deserved welcome. Straight away Nathan unveiled his natural flare of engaging showmanship as they opened with the first track from their newly released album ‘V’, Testify – an anthem full of power and punch. This certainly set the tone for what would become a phenomenal evening.
The audience reciprocated the high-energy pace from the band from start to finish, with their mixture of blistering cheers and strong sing-along efforts. The set was a well-rounded and thought through combination of songs from every album in their catalogue, with tracks such as ‘Takin’ The Blame’, ‘She Won’t Let You Go’, ‘Read All About It’, ‘Holy Water’ and ‘Unaware’. Nathan appeared extremely humbled and thankful for the support of the audience, which consisted of fans both new and long-standing. Later on in the set, Nathan and Colin performed acoustic numbers ‘Bleed for You’ and ‘Glory Days’, displaying a sense of vulnerability to the crowd who were in awe of the duo’s captivating renditions.
It’s of no surprise that Nathan’s voice throughout showed effortless transitions of his impeccable range, accompanied with Colin’s superb and powerful bass work. Putting the spotlight onto the two latest additions to the band, Richard’s shreds were masterful, intricate and fiery (alongside his exceptional headbanging!), whilst Henry’s drumming demonstrated an incredible dynamic of skill, exploring exceptional fills, fierce variations and punchy grooves – a pure paramount performance.
There is no denying the sheer talent from each member of this exquisite line up, and how they effortlessly complement one another. Their musicianship is second to none and they not only demonstrate a solid connection as a group – but also a tight, distinctive and bold sound. A mighty return and refreshing new chapter for the renewed, refined and revitalised Inglorious. Pure electric.
‘V’ is available to stream through all platforms now and is also available to purchase through their official website.
Marisa and Nathan will also be joining Sophie Lloyd for her Download performance, opening the Opus Stage on Saturday 14th June 2025.
Review by Charlotte Hooper
Photographs by Pete Key
