A glowing newspaper review celebrated Slade’s raw power and working-class glam appeal as they brought their high-energy stompers to Montreal in the spring of 1973. Published on 27 April 1973 in The Gazette (Montreal), this piece captured the band at the peak of their UK success while they were conquering North America. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A prominent single-column review headlined “Slade’s music is hard as rock” by Bill Mann. The article praises Slade’s high-decibel, s

A high-energy newspaper review captured the thunderous, no-holds-barred power of Slade’s live show as they brought their stomping glam rock to Montreal in the spring of 1973. Published on 25 April 1973 in The Montreal Star, this review celebrated the band’s loud, crowd-pleasing performance at the Capitol Theatre. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A prominent review headlined “Loud, loud heavy rock sloshed out by Slade” by Alan Niester. The text praises Slade’s high-volume, boot-stom

A vintage magazine advert featuring a live photograph of Slade and bold text promoting their Wembley Empire Pool concert, with ticket prices and publication branding.

A vintage magazine advert featuring a live photograph of Slade and bold text promoting their Wembley Empire Pool concert, with ticket prices and publication branding.

The piece reflects Slade’s unstoppable momentum in 1973 — a year when their live shows were rowdy, communal, and wildly popular, and when every new appearance felt like an event.

A glam‑charged week where Slade stormed to No. 1, Elton John ruled the album charts, and the UK and U.S. scenes revealed two very different musical identities.

A snapshot of March 1973 in full colour — glam at its peak, soul rising, and the charts shifting beneath the glitter.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror advert announces Slade’s new single “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released the previous day — a track destined to become one of the defining anthems of British glam.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror article captures Slade returning from Australia in disbelief after learning that Slade Alive! had achieved its sixth gold album, becoming a phenomenon on a scale few British bands had matched overseas.

Slade’s “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released on February 22, 1973, debuted at No. 1 and spent 12 weeks on the Official Singles Chart.