Live Review: Melrose Avenue at The Dome, London (13/11/25)

There was a point during Melrose Avenue’s London show that I looked around and saw a sea of rapt faces. Some faces staring intently at the stage, some singing along loudly, some filming themselves singing along loudly (TikTok eh? Damn, I’m old), some in a state of ecstasy, and some with tears streaming down their faces. It was staggering to see and confirmed what I already kind of knew, based off the sellout nature of this show (and every other show they do). Melrose Avenue are on track to be one of the biggest alternative metal bands in the world.

You might think that’s hyperbole, but that’s because you’ve not been paying attention. I wasn’t, not really, but I am now. I’m paying real freaking attention and it’s all because Melrose Avenue know what they need to do to be the biggest, how to do it (their social media game is second to none), and are incredibly driven. In fact, their drive is so infectious that after interviewing them, I want nothing more than these four lads from Australia to take over the world. Even more so after seeing them play live. A lot of sweat and tears was spilled in London, both on and off the stage.

This meant a lot to the band, and their emotions spill over several times, least of all when the brand-new track, This is the End was unleashed. A track that is extremely personal to vocalist Valdo, who delivers the vocals with such power, not a single person in the room isn’t transfixed by what they see and hear. It’s a staggering track that shows off a different side to the band, and unsurprisingly, Valdo struggles to compose himself afterwards. Hugs help though! I’m telling you, they’re f**king adorable.

They’re also really talented and able to get a packed room bouncing in one instance, then in another, have everyone swaying back and forth, then in another, throwing down breakdowns heavy enough to cause some pit-related carnage. Tracks like Inside Your Mind, Falling Apart, Reflections, and Body Bags go down an absolute treat, with the latter being a personal favourite. It’s also really cool to hear the band remark on stage that they love playing it too.

In fact, they’re chatty buggers, but it’s not annoying nor is it distracting, it’s just a really personable group of people talking to their mates. That’s genuinely how it comes across and for me, is another clear aspect to this band’s ever-growing success.

I’m not going to tell you that every track hit here, but damn it, plenty did and I found my feet tapping along, my fingers rapping away on the side of my beer cup, and my head moving up and down to the rhythms and melodies. I enjoyed the hell out of this show, and I was far from alone.

They have the talent, they have the songs, they have the stage presence, forward momentum, and a clear understanding of what they need to do. Watch out world, Melrose Avenue are coming to take over and they’re already a lot closer then you think.