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,
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,
Đen Tình Đen Nhạc brought together a tightly curated lineup, with Cờ Lê, Bedlam Royals, and 9xactly setting the stage for France’s Celeste. Held on a rainy weekday, the show unfolded with a slower, more immersive pacing that leaned into atmosphere over chaos. By the end of the night, it was clear the focus wasn’t on spectacle, but on being
Đen Tình Đen Nhạc brought together a tightly curated lineup, with Cờ Lê, Bedlam Royals, and 9xactly setting the stage for France’s Celeste.
Celeste, they did not arrive, they descended. From the blackened depths of Lyon, Celeste took the stage like a dark lord stepping out of the void to collect what was already owed, and from the first crushing sludge riff to the last shrieking black metal condemnation, not a soul in the room belonged to themselves anymore. The post-hardcore chaos coiled
Đen Tình Đen Nhạc brought together a tightly curated lineup, with Cờ Lê, Bedlam Royals, and 9xactly setting the stage for France’s Celeste.
Ethos Collective and Úm Ba La are launching Scene Incubator, a recurring Sunday series built around Saigon’s original acts. Starting May 17, every other Sunday brings two to three bands to a professional stage with an affordable flat fee and a drink included. First lineup: Lulaby, Route 59, and ChipPunks.
Kobe Town’s newly relocated District 2 space opened its doors to its first proper heavy show, with District 105 wrapping up their Cycle of Violence Asian tour alongside Mikey Rotten, Kamiyada+, Under Pressure, I’m Not Sure, and Sixxk Boy.
