GIÁ-BĂNG opened the year with controlled chaos. From local heavy hitters to Osaka and Japan’s fiercest exports, the night escalated without paus; breakdowns, bruises, and shared instinct. A reminder that the year doesn’t ease in.
Saigon hardcore outfit Under Pressure mark their arrival with “Omnipotent,” a blunt and disciplined debut EP released on New Year’s Eve. Five tracks of raw intent, unpolished force, and underground conviction set a hard foundation for what follows.
the city was shaken by
HELL HORSE RISING
the final triumphal march of the wild horses.
It was a moment where the past collided with the future.
A final burn before the year closed its eyes.
A journey back to the rebellious spirit and primal colors that shaped this community.
Rooted deep in the underground hardcore
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.
A rare Monday eruption of punk and hardcore energy hit Saigon as ElbowDrop, Bim Bim, 9xactly, BIB, and Cút Lộn delivered nonstop chaos. From Hanoi punk grit to US hardcore ferocity, the night built wave after wave of pits, stage dives, and unfiltered energy.
This time Out The Run invited a hardcore punk band from Omaha, Nebraska called BIB. They play noisy as fuck, blown out hardcore that can be compared to bands Hoax or Pissed Jeans. It ain’t pretty and it ain’t nice.
The band was formed in 2015 and has released a number of EPs and full length albums. Their last EP
Out The Run delivered another wild yet strangely orderly night in Saigon. From Grudgebound’s explosive early set to Blind Girls’ emotional crash, District 105’s EP premiere and KINH’s razor-sharp finale, the show moved with constant intensity. A loud, warm reminder of how alive the underground still is.
Hanoi “nu-death” act GAI 荄 return with a surprise drop of “Never Thought,” featuring Ida Bagus Bayu Atmaja of Bali’s Past Fiction. The single announces the expanded edition of “You Lie” for January 9th, 2026.
District 105 unleash “I Dream Of (My Own Death),” the second single from CHAPTER II: THE HATED PROTECTOR, featuring US rapper Mikey Rotten. A dark, frantic blend of metallic hardcore and hip-hop, the track arrives with a gritty Saigon-shot video and drops just ahead of their full EP release.
District 105 sharpen their identity with Chapter II: THE HATED PROTECTOR, a three track release that fuses cultural roots, emotional weight and a newfound sonic confidence. Heavy, experimental and cohesive, the EP confirms the band’s evolution into a globally ready force in modern metallic hardcore.
