LIVE: Long Live Ant Allen @ The Leadmill, Sheffield

In May 2021, Dead Harts drummer and Skull & Bones Boys Club founder Ant Allen passed away following a history of mental illness and addiction. Due to pandemic-related restrictions in place at the time, his funeral attendance had to be limited, and as Ant was a popular lad, this didn’t sit well with a few of his friends. Fast forward to September, and 900ish people have gathered at Sheffield’s iconic Leadmill venue to see a slew of great bands, raise money for a couple of charities and, most importantly, celebrate the life of a man who was clearly loved by many. Hull-based newcomers Newmeds may have been billed for one of the earliest slots of the day, but that doesn’t stop them from pummelling the crowd with their eclectic brand of rock’n’roll-infused hardcore. Imagine a blend of Every...