metro club: venue press...

06.12.07
"Page & Plant’s big night out" - Mojo Blog
"THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE GASP in London’s tiny Metro Club on Monday evening as it became clear that the headline act – Sons Of Albion, starring one Logan Plant on vocals – had attracted two stellar onlookers. Not only had Jimmy Page and Robert Plant materialised in the humble Oxford Street venue, but there they were, together, having a chat, like they liked each other! And Jimmy’s finger looked OK, too." Danny Eccleston
Click here to view original Mojo blog

08.11.07
On tour: hanging with Dion - OMM and Robert Plant watch Dion
"Dion DiMucci: what a dude. It's not just this writer who thinks so - last night he played his first gig in the UK for 17 years at Blow Up Metro on Oxford Street and among the couple of hundred greying punters were Bobby Gillespie (what do you mean of course he was?) and also Robert Plant." Caspar Llewellyn Smith
Click here to view original Observer Music Monthly Blog

24.10.06
Jamelia films 'Beware Of The Dog' video at The Metro Club
Jamelia recently filmed the video for her forthcoming single "Beware Of The Dog" at The Club. All the indoor and live shots were filmed at the club, although it might be hard to recognise!
Click here to view Director's Cut (Flash player required)

10.06
NME Student Guide 2006
3 clubs to go to in London: Metro, KOKO & Electric Ballroom: "The drinks at bargain prices and the music different every night. Essential."
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15.07.06
Billboard (USA)
"Global Embrace" article on London City Showcase Festival 2006 featuring Billboard's night at The Metro highlighting new Canadian bands. Click here to view.

20.02.06
NME: "Morrissey makes surprise London appearance"
"The singer turned up to the capital's Metro Club on Saturday (February 18), initially catching the end of the set by support band Swimmer One, causing mayhem amongst the audience." Click here to view full article .

01.05
Gigwise.com Top 50 Gigs of 2004
The Metro features twice in the Top 10 of Gigwise's Top 50 Gigs of 2004: The Departure at No.8 and The Bravery at No.10. Click here to view

15.01.05
NME Subways photoshoot at The Metro
NME 'Faces '05' photoshoot of The Subways The Metro by Dean Chalkley. Click here to view.

02.05
Audience Magazine:
"Blow Up Club gets MIDAS Touch"
Feature in 'Production News' on installation of the new MIDAS desk at the venue. Click here to view.

10.04
Time Out London Visitor Guide 2004-5
"This basement space cemented a reputation as the place to play for many of the county's fast-rising indie
acts". Click here to view.

10.04
Itchy Guide to London 2004
"Blow Up on Saturdays rocks the house and there's plenty of rock star spotting potential". Click here to view.

10.03
Time Out London Visitor Guide 2003-4
"This sticky-floored basement dive has been the epicentre of the current rock'n'roll explosion, booking upcoming guitar-slingers from underground scenes all over the world". Click here to view.

09.05.03
Metro Newspaper: 'Indie Clubs'
Article on the rise of indie venues in London featuring The Metro. Click here to view.

05.02.03
Time Out Venue of The Year 2003
The Metro was awarded "Venue of The Year" during Time Out's Annual Live Awards this February: "Virtually every kick-ass rock'n'roll band to pass through London last year played at Metro: Oxford Street's finest basement dive." Other winners in the Music category were Brian Wilson at the RFH (Live Event of the Year) and across the road from us, Oxford St. Virgin Megastore (Best Free Music Programming). Click here to view.

05.10.02
NME Student Guide 2002
"A great low-ceilinged club that's fast becoming an established venue for cool gigs." Click here to view.

04.09.02
Time Out 'Ace Place': The Metro
"Sweaty rock heaven. The garage rock explosion has found its home here. Since the Blow Up promoters moved over from the Wag Club on Wardour Street, everyone from the Bellrays to Interpol to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have strutted their stuff on the little stage". Click here to view.

28.06.02
NME: "The Libertines Play Secret London Show "
"The East End quartet played an electrifying 25-minute set featuring their Top 40 debut single, 'What A Waster'. Libertines frontmen PETE DOHERTY and CARL BARAT ignored any heckles, however, and didn’t address the crowd during the performance. Click here to view full article.

30.03.02
NME: "Love unveils new Nirvana song - Former Hole star makes suprise London DJ debut"
Article and photo from Courtney Love's suprise DJ slot at Alan McGee's Death Disco at The Metro where she gave exclusive airing to an unreleased Nirvana track. During her set she also dedicated 'Swastica Eyes' to Antia Pallenburg who was there. Click here to view.