Categories: Live Reviews

Amigo the Devil at O2 Academy Islington, London 2024

The O2 Academy Islington hosted an extraordinary evening featuring Amigo The Devil, aka Danny Kiranos, performing for a packed house of fans of all ages, some dressed up as cowboys, some with his logo tattooed, families and more.

Nate Bergman

Nate Bergman opened the show brilliantly, captivating the audience with his emotive songs and witty banter. His talent for storytelling and catchy choruses had everyone singing along enthusiastically.

Amigo the Devil

Danny took the stage next, openly admitting his voice wasn’t in top form but promising to give his all with the crowd’s support. This honesty strengthened his connection with the audience, who eagerly participated throughout the night.

The energy surged with ‘Murder at the Bingo Hall’, electrifying the venue. Carson Kehrer’s drumming stood out as the band matched Danny’s intensity, delivering an unrefined and polished sound.

Amigo The Devil’s setlist showcased his knack for blending dark lyrics with a sense of shared experience. Danny even sang a song about his recently deceased dog and the Waffle House. Fans sang every word to favourites like ‘Cocaine and Abel’ and ‘Hungover in Jonestown’. The new track ‘My Body is a Dive Bar’ was warmly received, proving that his success remains strong.

The night peaked during the final song, ‘Perfect Wife’, as Danny joined the audience, creating an intimate atmosphere. This moment makes the bond between Amigo The Devil and his fans even stronger.

In summary, despite vocal challenges, that we couldn’t notice, Amigo the Devil delivered a remarkable performance filled with emotion, humour, and a strong sense of community. As the last notes faded, it was clear that everyone present had experienced something truly exceptional at the O2 Academy Islington.

Daniel Caceiro

Born in Brazil and living in London, I co-founded and manage the UK and US sides of MetalJunkbox, specialising in concert photography, and promoting live events and launches by various artists. I’ve been a photographer since 2016 and I also act as the nerd of the team, taking care of the technical side of the project, and on top of all that, having the worst taste of the trio (or better)!

Recent Posts

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Irked at Koko, London 04.04.2024

Every once in a while you come across a band that you followed since the…

3 hours ago

The Zac Schulze Gang / Bad Pennies at The Grace, London, 2025

After a hugely successful 2024 touring abroad and winning the UK Blues Emerging Band of…

5 hours ago

Bilmuri, South Arcade at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London 2025

My friend has been trying to get me into Bilmuri for a number of years…

7 hours ago

Exiled Hope – Apocrypha

Exiled Hope’s Apocrypha, set for release on April 11th, has been carefully crafted over several…

3 days ago

South Of Salem ft High Parasite & In Search Of Sun at The Key Club Leeds 29-03-2025

Tonight Hard Rock Band South Of Salem brings their The Death Of The Party Uk…

4 days ago

BRUCE DICKINSON AND Z2 UNLEASH THE MANDRAKE PROJECT: YEAR ONE

Bruce Dickinson and Z2 have announced,  THE MANDRAKE PROJECT, and an accompanying tour across Europe and South…

5 days ago