Kings of Leon, Subway City 2004, Kerrang Radio

I was the house photographer at Kerrang! Radio back when it started on Lionel street and during that time in its early days I captured some amazing gigs, this one was particularly special!

150 people. One sweaty basement under the Birmingham arches. ⚡️

On November 3rd, 2004, I was down in the trenches at Subway City as the house photographer for Kerrang! Radio. This wasn’t an arena—it was a secret, raw, and incredibly loud session with Kings Of Leon right as the world was waking up to Aha Shake Heartbreak.

Being based at the original Lionel Street studios during those early Kerrang! days meant I saw some magic, but this night was different. You could feel the floor shaking.

Who else remembers the legendary Subway City nights? 🎸👇

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