A MUCH-loved heavy metal band will be returning to The Wharf on Saturday, June 3 for what always promises – and never fails to deliver – a show stopping performance of pure aggressive energy delivered with finesse and incredible musicianship.

Mentallica are a tribute band to metal giants Metallica and are now in their 20th year having formed in 1997.

They have been through several line-up changes over the years but the one constant is frontman Chris Jones.

Chris has the voice of Hetfield in his prime and there isn’t a better Hetfield in the UK today.

The current line-up also features AJ Mills on lead guitar who can play Kirks solos note for note with amazing accuracy.

On bass there is Jon Crofts who has always been a massive Cliff Burton fan. His rendition of Anaethesia Cliff’s solo is faultless and his super energetic stage performance is a cut above.

On drums Mike Rees attempts to batter all of Lars’s beats better than Lars himself.

As  a collective the lads try and bring the raw energy and stage performance from the best eras of Metallica which is no mean feat and all that attend their gigs agree the lads raise the bar each time.

With a full heavy gigging schedule every year, including multiple festivals to crowds over the 20,000 mark the lads are considered to be the most loved metallica tribute in the UK.

Article by Ellie Hudson.