Halestorm kicked off the UK leg of their nEVEREST Tour with a thunderous opening night at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, joined by the genre-blending force of Bloodywood and the fiery rock energy of Kelsey Karter & The Heroines.

Words & photos by Martha Fitzpatrick (@marthafphoto) | Nov 23, 2025

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Halestorm kicked off the UK leg of their nEVEREST Tour with a thunderous opening night at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, joined by the genre-blending force of Bloodywood and the fiery rock energy of Kelsey Karter & The Heroines. Fresh from releasing their latest album Everest, the Pennsylvania powerhouse returned to the UK stronger than ever, delivering a night packed with soaring vocals, crushing riffs, and arena-sized spectacle.

With Kelsey Karter & The Heroines setting the tone early, Bloodywood shaking the room with their explosive sound and cultural fusion, and Halestorm commanding the stage with trademark power and precision, our photographer was there to capture every electrifying moment.

Halestorm

Bloodywood