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.
Hanoi-based progressive metalcore band Windrunner return with “Synthetic Love,” a deeply personal single confronting grief and emotional distance shaped by addiction. Blending atmospheric weight with raw intensity, the track marks a powerful new chapter for one of the region’s most emotionally honest heavy acts.
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.
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.
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.
A relentless night of blast beats and crushing riffs, Deathcember brought pure death metal force to the stage. Infecated, Voluptury, KINH, Hypertension, and Thanh Duc turned sweat, distortion, and precision into a visceral celebration of extremity, captured here in raw, unfiltered moments.
Hanoi metal act Gargoyles in the Night Wasteland return without warning with Scepters of Fate, a stark standalone single released after their self-titled debut. Grim, focused, and ritualistic, the track stands as an isolated statement rather than a continuation.
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.
Rêvasseur charge forward with “L’honneur Et Le Gloire,” a triumphant new visual released via House of Ygra and the latest glimpse of their upcoming album “Reaper’s Gale.” A fierce ode to honour, defiance, and carving one’s own path, it sets the stage for a storming month-end release.
“Tối Thượng” expands The Flob’s vision through an inventive blend of rock and Vietnamese folk elements. Rich in ideas and standout moments, the album explores bold collaborations and historical inspiration, even as its shifting tones occasionally soften the cohesion of its broader narrative.
