Originally formed as a four piece in Blackburn, Lancashire, Sky Valley Mistress had just signed to their record label, New Heavy Sounds before releasing their debut album, Faithless Rituals that was recorded with Dave Catching at Rancho de la Luna (QOTSA, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop), the weekend lockdown was announced in March 2020.
With the promise of their first ever European tour falling through their fingertips and no UK tour to support their release due to the pandemic, they still managed to gain radio plays from 6 Music, Radio X and BBC Introducing. This gutteral blow haulting their momentum meant that their guitarist and bassist stepped aside from the band and Max, who was the current drummer and Kayley, the vocalist were left to decide whether to let it all go or build it back up again.
Not wanting to disrespect their former
members and pull in new people to
fill the gaps but still devoted to their
songs and their name, the band
decided to refuel the fire and create
a live show that has never been seen
before. Creating what they call a
“Duel-Drumming Duo”, Kayley “Hell
Kitten” Davies takes the sticks and one
half of a drum kit whilst Max “Leather
Messiah” Newsome battles the electric
guitar with the kick drum under his
foot. No samples. No backing tracks.
No click tracks. No one is playing rock
and roll the ways these two do.
Friday 3rd April 2026
£10 ADV
Eagle Inn, Salford