The rock scene in general is usually dominated by male bands, particularly male lead singers. Its quite rare to find a Gwen Stefani, a Hayley Williams, or an Amy Lee in an actual rock band, and anyone who tries to convince me that No Doubt, Paramore and Evanescence are anything more than glorified pop-bands will be sent a cold limp salmon in the post. There of course is nothing wrong with pop-bands, but I’m talking about rock bands, ones that make you growl like a bear, distort your face and punch your fist in the air, while chanting the word, “RAWK!” These bands are always fronted by male lead singers, and the local music scene is no different… except of course for Dead Mans Hand.

Take a sweet young artist and fill her with the voice of Ella Fitzgerald mixed with a bit of Janis Joplin and back her with some of the best undiscovered rock musicians in the midlands, and you have the beginnings of the fantastic night that can only be had by going to a Dean Mans Hand gig. With a set list covering vintage rock pieces we haven’t heard in ages, but celebrated with a surprisingly edgy female voice, Dead Mans Hand are not to be missed. Here’s a few highlights from when they played Bar Metro. A fun night was had by all.

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