Rocketsuit Rogue

Rocketsuit Rogue play The Victoria on Monday 9 November, with doors opening at 8:00pm. It's a rescheduled date, moved from 2 November, so if you'd already got your night sorted for the earlier slot, this is the one to keep in your calendar.

The band is fronted by Matty Lewis, who most of you will know from his years fronting Zebrahead. That's where he built his name, picking up an RIAA Gold record and touring the world for years. Rocketsuit Rogue is his new guitar-driven punk rock project, and he's taking on both singing and guitar here. The band describes their sound as rocket-fuelled anthems built on hook-heavy guitars, soaring melodies and big choruses, mixing urgency and emotion. It's the kind of punk that leans into the melody rather than just the noise.

Their debut album was produced by Cameron Webb, who has worked with the likes of Pennywise and Motörhead, and it draws on classic 1950s sci-fi and end-of-the-world cinema — a bit of B-movie space-age imagery running through the songs. That's the material they'll be playing, so you've got a good idea of what to expect from the set.

Tickets are £11.00, which includes the booking fee. The show is for ages 14 and over, with under-18s needing to be accompanied by an adult. The Victoria is at 88 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3BD, and doors open at 8:00pm.