Following my chat with Bad Manners frontman, Buster Bloodvessel recently (which you can enjoy here), I was looking forward massively to their Christmas gig in Liverpool, which Buster promised would be a real party. I’m glad to report he was spot on. Anyone who wasn’t already in the festive spirit tonight will now be harking some herald angels singing without any doubt. The O2 Academy 2 is a strange place, almost like a pit, that always manages to become sweaty as soon as a crowd gathers. We arrive just as support, Max Splodge takes to the stage, with various members of Bad Manners musicians, and people are sweating in seconds. Opening with a cover of The Toy Dolls’ “Nelly the Elephant”, the party starts immediately and doesn’t let up. Splodge formerly of Splodgenessabounds and later Angeli...