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!
Rising from the ashes of Leukotomy, Imperatus channels chaos into precise brutality. Blending black, death, and thrash metal, the Hanoi-based band pushes sonic and thematic boundaries while fiercely championing independence, self-production, and resistance against conformity in Vietnam’s growing metal scene.
Pale, the genre-defying band rooted in Japan’s underground, is carving a unique niche for themselves with their emotionally charged post-black metal sound. In their first-ever interview in Vietnam, the band shares insights into their evolution, artistic drive, and plans for the future. From their love for Alcest and Deafheaven to their distinctive blend of noise, post-metal, and black metal, Pale
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.
Grudgebound, rising from their former name Katto Katto, launch their debut single “Flower”—a raw, hatecore-driven track rooted in brotherhood and emotion. Recorded at Ket Studio and produced by Hajumetal, the release marks a fierce new chapter for the band.
District 105, one of Vietnam’s most promising hardcore bands, continues to push boundaries with their unique blend of metalcore and nu-metal. With their new EP, international performances, and growing fanbase, they’re carving their path on the global stage.
Run the Kaos brought chaos, catharsis, and pure energy to Saigon. From Cút Lộn’s fierce opening to Pale’s atmospheric close, it was a night of noise, emotion, and everything in between—a true testament to the underground spirit.
DIY không chỉ là một âm thanh—mà là một phong trào toàn cầu được xây dựng trên nền tảng cộng đồng, sức đề kháng và văn hóa tự tạo. Từ tầng hầm đến nhà trọ, những người theo chủ nghĩa punk trên toàn thế giới đã tạo ra những không gian thống nhất và nổi loạn vẫn truyền cảm hứng cho các bối cảnh độc lập ngày nay vươn lên, thích nghi và phát triển.
