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 death-metal stalwarts Rêvasseur return on 12.12.2025 with Reaper’s Gale! An eleven-track plunge into war, honour, and myth-fused melodic brutality. Inspired by Steven Erikson’s dark-fantasy visions and brought to life with hand-drawn artwork by Greallach, the album marks the band’s most focused, battle-scarred, and definitive statement yet.
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.
Hanoi’s death metal unit Rêvasseur return with “Geld the Liars,” a surprise drop ahead of their Scumfest appearance. Trading melodeath speed for doom-laden weight, the track strikes at hypocrisy and false morality — a “clarion call to fight back against mental control.” Their second LP arrives later this year.
District 105 return with “Bad Dog,” a fierce continuation of their earlier EP and a prelude to Chapter II: THE HATED PROTECTOR, out November 21st. The track, mixed by longtime collaborator Sava Tomic and paired with a visualizer by Seventy Heptagons, pushes the band toward darker, heavier screamo territory.
“Haretic Madness Revue” unfolded as a full‑day ritual of chaos and release — from meditative art installations to the cathartic explosion of live music by Sinister, Anesthetic Youth, Thỏ Trauma, Black Industry, and CHƠN. A visceral journey of sound, emotion, and self‑liberation through pure, unfiltered art.
From math-rock precision to post-hardcore chaos and Indonesian shoegaze serenity, Ngẩng Đầu Nhìn Trăng Sáng, Cúi Đầu Thấy Pề Đan gathered five acts under one moonlit roof. A night that showcased how far Vietnam’s underground has grown, and how alive it remains.
Saigon’s Halloween show flipped expectations with a lineup that balanced heartfelt moments and explosive energy. From 18:18’s emotional set to Defying Decay’s chaos and I See Stars’ flawless delivery, the night proved that great production and passion can go hand in hand. A fresh spark for the local scene.
