Cold Years are one of a number of bands to have released new material (an excellent album in Paradise, plus a couple of singles in their case) during the pandemic, and have yet to have a proper platform to showcase it. That’s rectified with a five-night headlining run up and down the length of the UK, kicking off in Newcastle and followed up with us being in attendance to cover the southernmost date at The Grace, London. Opening this evening is Joe Appleford, with their first-ever show as a band. Bringing stoner rock vibes heavily reminiscent of Queens of the Stone Age, there’s also a heavy helping of double kick from the drums which was somewhat of a surprise given the evening’s headliners. The songs are catchy and accessible, with strong vocal harmonies between lead guitarist Appleford a...