Panic Shack were back in Glasgow, only several months since they were here last — this time playing the larger Garage for the release of their self-titled debut album.

They kicked off the evening with the popular and catchy ‘Gok Wan’, the perfect way to raise the energy for the rest of their set, which was filled with more fan favourites such as ‘Girl Band Starter Pack’, ‘Jiu Jits-You’, and ‘Thelma and Louise’.

It wasn’t long before the mosh pit was in full swing, with many unable to resist joining in or dancing along further back. The charismatic four-piece kept up a good back-and-forth with the crowd, later stating that they “love it here”.

A highlight of the evening was their cover of ‘War Pigs’, originally by metal legends Black Sabbath. They nailed the distinctive riffs and iconic solos, with Nick Doherty-Williams putting on an awesome show on drums. They cleverly merged into ‘Tit School’ from their new album, keeping up the high energy from their exciting but unexpected cover.

They closed the night with a good mix of old and new, including ‘Who’s Got My Lighter?’ and the new track ‘Pockets’, before finishing on another fan favourite, ‘The Ick’. These final songs were quintessential Panic Shack — angsty vocals, gnarly riffs, and plenty of moments for a good mosh.

Article: Reanne McArthur