Guilt Trip Over Saigon: A Night of Whiplash and Sweat

A relentless night of death metal, hardcore, grindcore, and pure crowd chaos. From Kinh’s ferocious opener to Guilt Trip’s long-awaited Vietnam debut, every set pushed the room further into sweat-soaked madness and shared release.

Oh! Dirty Fingers By Ca Koi Lang Thang

Watching Oh! Dirty Fingers perform may not understand the Mandarin lyrics, but the chaotic punk spirit hits you in every beat. Gritty guitar riffs and fast drums fuel relentless energy, while powerful vocals carry deep emotion. Each word feels like a punch, even without understanding, challenging societal pressures. It’s not just music; it’s raw, untamed force. The punk spirit clashes with vulnerability, creating a sound that speaks directly to the soul.

ÂM TRÌ: Different Colors of Weight, One Shared Pulse

ÂM TRÌ unfolded as a study in shared heaviness. Three bands, three distinct sounds, all bound by emotional weight rather than genre. Tucked away in Kobe Town, the night moved patiently, proving that honest music and attentive rooms still find each other.

Báo Thức Show: A Slow-Burning Sunday That Stayed With Us

A gentle, emotionally layered Sunday, Báo Thức Show moved from intimacy to release with quiet confidence. Each act added its own texture, creating a cohesive night rooted in sincerity, shared energy, and moments that lingered well beyond the final note.

GIÁ-BĂNG: A Year Opener With A Bruise

GIÁ-BĂNG opened the year with uncompromising force. Hardcore and metal scenes collided as local and Japanese underground acts pushed the room past control. Breakdowns, bruises, and shared intent turned this live show into a statement, not a celebration.

Scattered Frequencies, Singular Impact: A Night of Sound Collisions

A night where sound fractured and reassembled in real time, from Thangca’s emotive Vietnamese rock roots, through The Broken Flowers’ relentless energy, into Phạm Thế Vũ’s immersive noise, and finally Ryosuke Kiyasu’s primal percussion ritual. A reminder that some music only truly exists live.

AGAINST EVERYTHING: MID-WEEK CAGE MATCH

In a cramped Saigon courtyard, a “normal” Wednesday transformed into an explosive underground hardcore showcase. Featuring relentless sets from bands like Shiv, Born in Hatred, Happyco., Under Pressure, Empathize and Knife Sticking Head, the night bypassed personal space for raw violence and community spirit. It was a high energy celebration of passion over scale.

CỪU ĐEN TRỞ LẠI – THE BLACK SHEEP’S WALK INTO THE LIGHT

Golden Bird’s lit up with Black Sheep’s boldest edition yet, as six genre-defying acts—from Alexis Cao’s soulful debut to Trần Đức Nguyên’s explosive finale—redefined indie ambition. A new venue, technical hiccups, and pure passion collided in a night that proved Vietnam’s outcasts can truly outshine the norm.