Review: Eclipse, Collateral, Spin

Salt Box, Nottingham (May 11^th, 2025)

Reviewer / Photographer – Dan Mann

It was yet another new venue for me, nestled next to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena is the Salt Box. 

Upon entering I was greeted by the lovely Lisa from Rock Vibes, who does so much for live music in Nottingham. I was also handed a t-shirt for this coming Saturday’s Mayhem Festival, which is being held at the same venue. All of us togs were looking rather resplendent in them too!

First band of this three band bill were a band I knew absolutely nothing about, my web / social media searches drew a blank too. It transpired that Spin‘s lead singer is the chap who runs Wakefield’s Venue 23 (also hosting Mayhem Festival).

A decent set, by the band (didn’t manage to see the setlist), who showed they are no slouches when it comes to a live performance. Hopefully they’ll become better known in the future.

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Next were a band I’m shall we say more than a little familiar with! Those fine chaps from Collateral did what they do best, delivering an energetic, entertaining set to an appreciative, sizable crowd.

There were certainly plenty of Collateral fans in the audience, singing along and dancing around. Yet another thoroughly enjoyable set from the guys.

Set list:

Glass Sky

Sin In The City

Original Criminal

Final Stand

No Place For Love

On The Long Road

Just One Of Those Days

Elysium

Big Shot

And so to the headliners, Swedish melodic hard rockers Eclipse, another band I’ve seen play on quite a few occasions. The crowd were certainly more than a little eager to see them perform their Scandi rock!

Maybe it was because of a smaller, more intimate venue, but Eclipse were the best I’ve seen them for several years. The band were obviously thoroughly enjoying themselves, feeding off the audience’s energy. It was an excellent set, and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

Set list:

Roses on Your Grave

Falling to My Knees

Run for Cover

The Storm

Anthem

All I Want

Saturday Night (Hallelujah)

Battlegrounds (Acoustic)

The Downfall of Eden

Black Rain

Twilight

The Hardest Part Is Losing You

Viva La Victoria

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