Billy Talent

Deceptively nobody in Canadian punk rock band Billy Talent is actually named Billy yet they do have an untapped amount of talent when it comes to a live performance. Forming two decades ago, the group have graced countless venues with their raucous tours and have honed their skills as musicians as an outfit for many years. A consistency as a group has meant that recordings, albums and accompanying tours have always been a collective effort so every member is fully behind it.

With four studio albums to pick from whilst performing and a Greatest Hits collection, the setlist has great fluidity and structure. It caters for the devoted fans who would have discovered the group back in the day when they first started out as well as those who will have come aboard later on as their commerciality grew across the UK and the US. There is great unity through the venue and a unity with this hard working and attentive band. They finish on a double hit of scuzzy anthems 'Surprise Surprise' and 'Red Flag' and even though they have been on stage for a twelve track set, the fans still show audible distain that the show has had to come to an end.

I had never been to a Billy Talent concert before. I was totally shocked- had no idea how lively it'd be! He came out screaming asking "How are you?!" in a classic rock move and then immediately the pyrotechnics started, sending sparks and lights everywhere, flashing and sending up smoke. I swear to god it was like there was a dragon on stage.

The audience was jumping up and down, screaming along and throwing rocker hands (I have NO idea what the term is- the pointer and pinkie up? Sorry, first rock concert!) He kept shouting questions at the audience and we'd scream back. The place smelled of sweat and was hot as heck after, but I don't think there was a single person there who hadn't been dancing and having a blast.

His guitar work was excellent, as were the drums and vocals and bass. (The bassist haircut was really funky and cool! Might get my boyfriend to try it!) Compared to other concerts I've been to the pyrotechnics were top notch and would have made the concert with it even if Billy Talent sucked, which is nowhere near the case.

I give the concert a 10/10, I'm definitely gonna go to the next one.

Billy Talent is a rock band hailing from Canada. In true rock style, they are a force on stage. The band is lively, energetic , and displays a very raw, real talent for music. Skilled musicians, the band open with a flash of fireworks to signal their arrival and immediately enter into a complicated ensemble before breaking out the first tune. The band’s presence on stage is perfectly suited to their music: the power behind their songs is magnified on stage as the band members thrash about, screaming greetings to the audience and stirring up a mosh pit of wild applause. They dance on stage, rock out, jump up and down with their instruments and constantly motivate the crowd. The venue was packed with rockers and the atmosphere was incredible. ‘Try Honesty’, ‘Ex’ and ‘River Below’ were all met with cheers and wild applause and were three of the highlights of the night. ‘Nothing to Lose’ opened the night and ‘Fallen Leaves’ ended the night, in spectacular style. The whole audience left sweaty as hell and absolutely pumped.

Billy Talent are a hugely underrated band in the UK and should fill arenas.
That said nothing beats seeing one of your favourite bands in an intimate venue like the O2 Bristol.
Better still the band are touring on the back of the sensational new album that is Afraid Of Heights and a big chunk of their setlist came from this record. But they have a very strong back catalogue with songs like Fallen Leaves and Red Flag which should be in every self respecting hard rock fan's top 100 songs of all time.
The band performed with great energy and are really engaging getting full commitment from every member of the audience.
I left drained, sweaty and completely satisfied.
Great band, great show.

It was sold out. Full. They sounded great, they were fine. However, it is really disappointing that a band with 5 full albums with a sold out, plays for less than 90 minutes (counting with the encore). Sold out means you have too many fans that couldn't even make it to the show. The least you could do (Billy Talent) is rocking with a huge set list. Yes, the sound was great, yes they were moving the audience. But came on. 30€ for each of us there should pay for much more. And you (BT), had the audience screaming since minute 0 until the very end. It seemeded to me that you were just completing the mission, and that is not what a true band should do. 0 extra miles. Cheers.

Afraid of Heights tour, Ottawa, 3/3/17: Absolutely amazing show that exceeded my high expectations. Opened by The Dirty Nil and Monster Trucks who, like Billy Talent, are both brilliant, passionate Canadian rock groups. BT is incredibly talented, consistently high-energy, and so fun to see live. They played some songs off the new album and many older ones too. Ben spoke to the crowd often and made it personal to the city. He talked about diversity and said that all fans are welcomed equally with open arms. Being in the front row of GA was an added bonus. Recommend 11/10, would go again in a heartbeat!

I'm Angela Irvine from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! I've seen several of their concerts! Loved them all , specially Benjamin! The place they play in here insn't too small or too large, just right! They had one show set up with tables with candles and could buy alcoholic beverages, it was sweet! Of course there was a spot out front for dancing! If I were younger, I'd be up front! They all do a fabulous job! One of the last best rock stars around!

The Billy Talent concert was one of the best concerts I've been to in my life. The opening acts were good, (Monster Truck and the Dirty Nil) and Billy Talent was amazing. They played a lot of music off of older albums, while incorporating some of their new material off of the album "Afraid of Heights." As somebody that has been a Billy Talent fan for about 12 years, I can say that seeing them live was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I love this band! I love everything about them especially Benjamin Kowalewicz, the lead singer! I have only felt true feelings for Kurt Cobain of Nirvana previously. Now Benjamin! He's a great performer and love his voice! They will be performing here in Edmonton, AB, Canada this Friday, the 20th of July! I'm going and pray to meet Benjamin! For those whom read this, please send out your wishes for me to meet him!❤

The night was amazing. Started strong and only got better. The encore couldn't of been more perfect, with them playing Fallen Leaves and finishing up with Red Flag, which whilst not my favourite song, was my first introduction to the band and a good crowd pleaser, and at the end of such a great night, I couldn't have been more engrossed in it regardless