The breakthrough London-based garage rock/punk duo played the first of two headline sell-out shows in the capital, and Siamak Amini was there to capture some brilliant portraits and live shots from the night.
Slaves’ second album Take Control, including “Spit It Out” is out now via Virgin EMI.
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