KINH
KINH, formed in 2023 in Saigon, fuses death metal with hardcore, grindcore, and hip-hop. After debuting in 2024, they’re recording their first album and planning a Southeast Asia tour.
KINH, formed in 2023 in Saigon, fuses death metal with hardcore, grindcore, and hip-hop. After debuting in 2024, they’re recording their first album and planning a Southeast Asia tour.
Formed in 2023, Black Industry blends industrial metal with influences from Slipknot and Rammstein. Their debut video Braindead gained traction, leading to new releases and ambitious plans for their first full-length album.
Ho Chi Minh City’s District 105 blends beatdown hardcore and metalcore with nu-metal influences. Known for intense live shows, they’ve toured internationally and will release a new EP in March 2025.
Ho Chi Minh City’s KAALI blends blackened hardcore with atmospheric elements, drawing from Converge and Mastodon. Their EPs Alone and Echoes of Decay showcase their intense, immersive sound and evolving presence in Vietnam’s metal scene.
Cút Lộn has evolved from crossover thrash to a heavier, darker sound with their 2024 album Bắc Thảo. With a shifting lineup and relentless energy, they continue pushing boundaries in Vietnam’s underground metal scene.
In late July 2023, a chance meeting at a Saigon café brought together Kien and Hieu, who shared a passion for hardcore music. This encounter led to the formation of Empathize. Their search for additional members resulted in the recruitment of Bao and Mai Phuong, completing the initial lineup. Despite facing several lineup changes, Empathize has solidified its formation with six dedicated members.
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