Slam Dunk Festival is renowned for its high-energy line-ups and vibrant atmosphere. First arriving in Hatfield in 2010, the festival has upgraded from its roots at the University of Hertfordshire to its current home in Hatfield Park. The festival has become a staple for fans of punk, ska, emo, and alternative rock. Here is what we caught at the Southern leg of the weekend.

MLVLTD hardcore outfit Desolated debut their new lead singer, Tony Evans, with their fourth album, Finding Peace.

Major green flag energy from Pop punk adjacent Canadian four piece, PUP, who stopped off in London during the European leg of their tour. In support; California indie rockers Illuminati Hotties and the indie punks from Yorkshire, goo. All photos taken at The Marble Factory, Bristol.

Scottish three-piece The La Fontaines kick off their farewell tour in London after a 16-year career. Support came from Jamie (drums for The La Fontaines) and Darren's (guitar for The La Fontaines) new band, Glass Cheques.

Four piece Athenian prog metal band Calyces release Fleshy Waves of Probabilty as a follow-up to their 2020 debut Impulse to Soar.

Emerging from the midst of controversy surrounding their new album and the possibility of composition similarities, Obscura bring their 'Silver Linings' tour to the U.K. with support from Skeletal Remains and Gorod.

The third album by Nottingham based metalcore outfit The Five Hundred endeavours to take the listener on a harrowing sonic journey through a dystopian nightmare.

Nottingham-based metalcore quintet, The Five Hundred, have dropped their third album, 'Ghostwriter'. This album endeavours to take the listener on a harrowing sonic journey through a dystopian nightmare. Exploring themes of social collapse, despair, and the fragile nature of freedom under the weight of societal oppression, all while delivering the type of melodic riffs that metalcore is so famous for.