Mohicans and pompadours litter the Electric Ballroom for a varied alternative night during the Campaign for Musical Destruction tour on its UK leg.

Post Hardcore legends La Dispute play to sold out Electric Ballroom, while touring their 2025 album 'No One Was Driving The Car' with Pijn and Vs Self.

Sylosis headline a mammoth bill on the day their new album, The New Flesh, is released. With doors opening at 4pm and seven bands stacked across the evening, punters were left stuffing meal deals into their mouths outside the venue, making do in the absence of anything resembling a formal dinner hour.

Paris based hardcore outfit Sorcerer play to a sold out crowd in the legendary Black Heart in Camden. No Relief, Bind., Regress and Agency support.

Established in 2021 and taking place in mid-January, Reality Unfolds Fest has swiftly become the best way to catch some upcoming and underground bands. Known for introducing new hardcore and metal bands to the London scene, the legendary New Cross Inn plays host to this three day live event.

A heady mix of grungey shoegaze, emo and hardcore descended upon a packed out Kentish Town as Basement brought their tour to North London.

London's premier independent live event for hardcore, screamo and extreme metal, Reality Unfolds, returns for the fourth time to the New Cross Inn. Taking place the weekend of January 16th-18th, 2026, this three day indoor festival is showcasing a whole heap of acts that will quickly become your new favourites.

Kaonashi have released their third album, I Want To Go Home. Bringing their long-running Lemon House concept to a close. The record also finds the band teaming with Anthony Green (L.S. Dunes, Circa Survive) and Piantini Toribio (Newcomer).

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.