District 105’s homecoming show at Um Ba La brought together six acts, a sold-out crowd, and a surge of energy that marked a high point in Saigon’s heavy music scene — a night of connection, movement, and earned momentum.
Empathize is one of Saigon’s most promising young hardcore bands — raw, driven, and unafraid to speak their truth. Rooted in their local scene but aiming globally, they’re ready to shake things up with honesty, energy, and unfiltered passion.
Gargoyles in the Night Wasteland’s self-titled debut is a gritty, dynamic blend of hardcore, black metal, industrial, and more. Cohesive and DIY to the core, it balances aggression and atmosphere with smart songwriting and a bold, personal vision.
GAI’s crowdsourced debut marks their rebirth, blending Hanoi grit with global reach. Through remote collaboration, DIY visuals, and relentless work, they’ve built an authentic, modern brand—proving even from a small scene, you can make waves worldwide.
Hanoi’s Gargoyles in the Night Wasteland have released their fully DIY debut album, self-recorded and self-produced. Now streaming on all platforms, the band encourages fans to support them most on Bandcamp, where the spirit of independence lives strongest.
District 105 is heading to Europe for the first time, with a stop at the legendary Ieperfest! Catch Vietnam’s hardcore force live this July — and help fill in the final dates if you’re based in the EU!
GAI’s YOU LIE blends deathcore, nu-metal, and hip-hop into a sharp, cohesive debut. Heavy, glitchy, and rhythm-driven, it’s a bold full-length effort that stands out in a scene driven by singles. Smart production, solid features, and plenty of bite.
Rooster Beer marked 10 years with a packed show uniting Vietnam’s underground heavyweights and guests from Hong Kong. A night of riffs, sweat, and real community spirit—this is how you celebrate a decade of DIY culture and craft beer.
Vietnamese-New Zealand metalcore band GAI 荄 drops their explosive debut YOU LIE—a fan-funded, genre-bending record featuring global collaborators and fierce energy. Out now on all platforms, with a release show set for June 8th in Hanoi.
These ten fictional films capture the raw, rebellious spirit of DIY punk beyond music — from squat houses to school halls. Gritty, heartfelt, and rooted in community, they reflect how punk culture thrives through resistance, creation, and underground unity.
