Photographing Palaye Royale at O2 Academy Birmingham during the final night of their Death or Glory Tour in 2025 was pure chaos in the best way possible.

From the first note, the theatrics hit hard—stage-wide sparklers exploding during the opener set the tone, and as a photographer, it was all about timing: catching the bursts of light and the band’s immediate reaction. The energy never let up. By the end of the night, it was clear this was a band who thrives on spectacle, energy, and love—and being behind the camera meant witnessing every wild, unforgettable second of it.