The uncompromising powerhouse Billy Nomates brings her third and most expansive album Metalhorse to Manchester Academy in a live show that promises raw emotion, punk spirit and a whole lot of defiance. Billy Nomates aka Tor Maries has built a reputation for fiercely original songwriting that pushes against the grain, and on Metalhorse, she swaps the stark minimalism of her earlier records for a fuller, more collaborative sound—blending heartland rock, blues, folk and glammed-up grit.
Written in the wake of personal loss and recorded in Seville with a live band for the first time, Metalhorse is a sonic fairground ride of grief, rebellion, and survival. Whether navigating the chaos of life with roaring guitars or finding fleeting stillness in piano-led moments, Billy Nomates remains electrifying and unflinchingly honest. Expect a set that moves between vulnerability and ferocity—anchored by the thunder of her new band and the clarity of a voice that demands to be heard.
With new single The Test already drawing praise for its propulsive energy and spiritual resilience, this tour marks a thrilling new chapter for one of the UK’s most distinctive voices in alt-music. Get ready to ride the Metalhorse—and hold on tight.
