Long Tranh Hổ Đấu struggled on Friday, so Ethos Collective scrambled to rescue the weekend. Um Ba La opened its floor for an emergency Saturday lineup of ElbowDrop, 9xacly, Cut Lon, Taiwan’s Infernal Chaos, and KINH, with power cuts and a sauna of bodies included.
unstopable! power breakdown didnt stop vietnam metal hardcore underground scene to keep unleash its beasts;
the beasts;
Elbowdrop, Cut Lon, 9xacly, kinh
and Infernal Chaos from Taiwan
Long Tranh Hổ Đấu’s first “Long” day brought together a packed lineup of rock, hardcore, metalcore and pop-punk acts, showcasing just how alive and diverse Vietnam’s heavy music scene has become. Despite organizational setbacks and shortened sets, the festival still delivered nonstop energy, from chaotic pits and heartfelt hardcore speeches to experimental industrial performances and massive singalongs. More than anything,
Doesn’t matter if it’s a Wednesday. HCMC shows up and dances restlessly to the sounds of hardcore and metal. Sát Rát Thrash! at Blue Monkey brought together Encased in Flesh, Cút Lộn, Elbowdrop, KINH, and Finnish crossover force Foreseen for a night that had no business going as hard as it did. Full gallery now on the site.
these lineups in Sát Rát Thrash! s a must headbang
– Foreseen
– Cút Lộn
– KINH
– ElbowDrop
– Encased in Flesh
MỸ THUẬT THUYẾT SỤP ĐỔ show of fresh starts in a way; one new act, one revived, and one in the special lineup. Packed 219 Jam Club and heavy riffs for days!
GAI 荄, Windrunner, and new project Pastgloom have released “Victus Sum,” a melodic progressive metalcore single tied to the EP “Glass Angels Initiative: Code Orange.” All net proceeds go to VAVA in support of families still living with the consequences of Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam.
Three bands, one night, and a venue with something to prove. EXTREME QUẬT KHỞI brought Die So Far, THÁNH DỰC, and KINH to 219 Jam Club for a declaration of intent: a tight, ferocious evening that announced a new space on Saigon’s heavy music map.
Three bands, one night, and a venue with something to prove. EXTREME QUẬT KHỞI brought Die So Far, THÁNH DỰC, and KINH to 219 Jam Club for a declaration of intent: a tight, ferocious evening that announced a new space on Saigon’s heavy music map.
Ethos Collective marked its first anniversary with a packed night at Blue Monkey, bringing together irihi, The Breeze, Jaigon Orchestra, Bedlam Royals, happyco., KINH, and Cút Lộn. More than a show, the Collectival was a loud, heartfelt celebration of the Saigon underground scene, built by the community, for the community.
