Devil Sold His Soul – o2 Academy Islington, London

Devil Sold His Soul headed to London ending their first headline tour in five years with a bang!

Following their highly anticipated fourth album release ‘Loss’ (2021) via Nuclear Blast, Devil Sold His Soul embarked on a short run of UK headline shows to celebrate the release. The critically acclaimed record is filled with poignant melodies intertwined with subject matter that connect us all as living souls. Having both Ed Gibbs and Paul Green together on combined vocal duties creates an exciting dynamic which is accompanied by soaring guitar riffs, haunting melodies and rhythmic drums. Lyrically, the album circles around loss, grief, mental health and anxiety. Though the topics are heavy and dark, the melodies and atmospheric riffs are uplifting and draw the listener into their ban.

With an early start, the o2 Academy Islington opened their doors around 6pm, having the first band of the evening starting off the night shortly after. Forlorn, a British heavy metal sextet, combined ethereal sound waves of post-rock with the metallic fury of metalcore and draw the fans who came down early closer to the stage.

Next up was the British three-piece Urne whose sound is a mixture of varying styles and intriguing experimentations ranging from heavy riffs to softer melodic soundscapes. With the venue starting to slowly fill up they saw a growing number of fans gathering in front of the stage waiting to get hyped up for the final band of the evening.

As the lights dimmed for the last time and the ambient intro of Ardour kicked in Devil Sold His Soul made their way on stage and saw the near-capacity crowd going mental right from the start. The excitement of the fans saw them moshing and jumping along. Any crowd-surf attempts got immediately shut down by the security team but that didn’t diminish the joyous atmosphere. Songs such as Devastator and Signal Fire saw the crowd scream along at the top of their lungs while Loss offered an emotional end to the set before coming back with Darkness Prevails and Like It’s Your Last as encores. Towards the end of the set Forlorn’s Megan joined Ed and Paul on stage with some guest vocals which was a nice surprise. For the last song, Paul took the leap and jumped into the crowd being carried across their heads before heading back on stage to finish off the evening with a bang.

It was an absolutely magical evening with loads of emotions, heavy riffs and heartfelt melodies. Everyone seemed to have a great time and enjoyed themselves be it the bands on stage or the highly energetic crowd singing their hearts out in front of the stage. The atmosphere reached from dark melancholy to bright excitement. Overall, it was a special time with amazingly talented bands and great music.

Venue: o2 Academy Islington

Band: Devil Sold His Soul

Support: Forlorn, Urne

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Miss Vincent – Signature Brew Haggerston, London

Miss Vincent headed to London to celebrate the release of their debut album ‘A Funeral For Youth’!

Having just released their long-awaited debut album ‘A Funeral For Youth’, the punk rock outsiders from Southampton, comprising vocalist Alex Marshall, guitarist Lawrie Patterson, bassist Owain Mainwaring and drummer Nate Davenport, aim to create a place where underdogs feel at home and to bring some romance back into Rock N Roll – everyone is welcome at their shows. They built a solid foundation, long-lasting bonds and loyal fanbase by working their way through tiny underground venues and perfecting their craft. No wonder their latest releases saw them being supported by the likes of Rock Sound Magazine, Kerrang! and Alt Press.

With the Signature Brew already being quite busy, people started gathering in front of the stage when The Parasocials started their set to get the crowd warmed up and hyped for Miss Vincent. After a short break and a quick changeover during which the venue started getting more crowded, Miss Vincent made their way onto the stage and got the party started. Right from the start people were drawn to the stage and it didn’t take long to see everyone dancing and singing along. The mix of the band’s punk rock attitude and the music’s rock n roll influenced style created an energetic yet warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone seemed to have a lovely time and to enjoy themselves – everyone was welcome and it’ll be exciting to see what Miss Vincent have up their sleeves for 2022. It truly was a special time.

Venue: Signature Brew Haggerston

Band: Miss Vincent

Support: The Parasocials

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Montrell – Signature Brew Haggerston, London

Montrell got to play a sold-out show at the Signature Brew Haggerston and it was a blast!

The London-based four-piece deliver a joyful and nostalgic indie-pop sound using old school songwriting with a modern twist that combines elements from psych-rock to dream pop. Formed by Jonny P Taylor (vocals/guitar), Alex Moorse (drums), Sam Delves (bass) and Michael Kurtz (guitar), the band released their first single back in 2017 followed by multiple Eps, the latest being ‘Angel’ (2021, self-released) which contains a total of three songs that capture the current zeitgeist with their melancholic yet dreamy vibe.

As the Signature Brew Haggerston is both a pub and a venue people started curiously moving from the bar towards the stage when London-based alt-folk artist Izzie Yardley entered the stage with her guitar to warm up the crowd with her calming voice. Shortly after Izzie’s set, Nierra Creek, a Brighton-based folk-pop duo who mix their sound with electronic synth production, stepped onto the stage to get the crowd warmed up for Montrell.

With the venue slowly filling up, Montrell made their way on the stage and captured the crowd right from the start. They played a good mix of their discography and created a warm yet melancholic vibe that got the crowd moving, swaying, and dancing along. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time enjoying themselves both as part of the crowd and performing on stage. It was a special time with good music and lovely bands.

Venue: Signature Brew Haggerston

Band: Montrell

Support: Izzie Yardley, Nierra Creek

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Behind Blue Eyes – Boston Music Room, London

Behind Blue Eyes celebrated their debut album release with a gig at the Boston Music Room.

The London based quartet comprising Stone Behzadi (vocals), Joe Sweeney (bass), Kiahn Zamani (guitar) and Joe Baker (drums) blend catchy riffs with singalong choruses and heavy breakdown, showing influences from metal, rock and post-hardcore. Following their last EP ‘All That You Are’ which they self-released in 2019, Behind Blue Eyes just dropped their long-awaited debut album ‘Everything Between Us’ (2020, self-released) which blends a good mix of heavy riffs and breakdowns with anthemic choruses and ambient guitar melodies. To celebrate the release, they headed to the Boston Music Room and brought along some of their friends to support them.

There was already a queue lining up until the doors opened around 7pm excitedly waiting to be let in. Opening the stage and kicking off the night was the melodic hardcore quintet XIII Weeks, which set the energy level high right from the start. Their mix of ambient guitar melodies, grooving drumbeats and soaring riffs, leading into heavy breakdowns and anthemic choruses created an energetic yet melancholic vibe and caught the attention of the audience right from the start.  Once let loose on stage they whirled around and delivered a dynamic set which got the crowd hyped for more and set the vibe of the night.

Second band on stage was Centuries, a four-piece post-metalcore band, blending ambient guitars with heavy breakdowns and mainly screamed vocals. Blending different metal elements and lighter atmospheric parts created an electrifying tension that resolved into rough breakdowns and was warmly welcomed by the audience.

Next up was the atmospheric post-hardcore band Lastelle who took the energy of the room to the next level. Their mix of atmospheric ambient guitars, heavy riffs and the alternation between screamed vocals and anthemic sung choruses creates an emotional and dynamic vibe. Vocalist Adam jumped off the stage right at the beginning to join the audience who moshed around and sang along on the top of their lungs seemingly enjoying the set which was highly appreciated by the band. Especially their latest single ‘Bluebells’ (2019, self-released) saw the crowd getting wild and singing along.

All warmed up, the crowd couldn’t be held back once Behind Blue Eyes entered the stage to play their album live. Everyone was off their feet, moshing and dancing around. Songs like ‘Growing Cold’, ‘Forever Here’ and ‘Father’ saw the crowd sing along as loud as they could. Towards the end of the set, crowd surfers made their way to the stage before jumping back off the stage to be carried back. Behind Blue Eyes highly appreciated everyone’s support and the crowd’s participation, having a great time on stage themselves.

Overall, it was a special time with talented bands, great music and an audience that was full of energy. Everyone seemed to have an amazing time. The bands were highly thankful for the crowd’s participation and support. The audience had a blast moshing around and singing along which made it a great way to celebrate the release of ‘Everything Between Us’.

Venue: Boston Music Room

Band: Behind Blue Eyes

Support: XIII Weeks, Centuries, Lastelle

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Last Hounds – New Cross Inn, London

Last Hounds hit the road in March playing four dates across the UK with more to follow.

Having self-released both their latest single ‘Running With The Dead’ last year and their ‘Old Dreams’ EP, the British hardcore punk group Last Hounds built a loyal fan base already. Musically, they combine punk-like guitar-heavy sounds with punchy drums and a mix of rapped and roughly sung vocals, creating an energetic dynamic.

With the New Cross Inn opening its doors around 7pm, people started slowly making their way to the venue as the UK based punk rockers Sharp Bones got ready to open the stage. Mixing pop, rock and easy core elements, they brought some energy with them, adding a punk-ish atmosphere. Even though people kept arriving throughout their set, Sharp Bones didn’t hold back and gave their best seemingly enjoying their time on stage.

Next up was the melodic hardcore outfit XIII Weeks (read here) who picked up the energy and lifted it to another level. Having released their debut EP ‘In Memoriam’ they already played several shows throughout the year and saw their fan base grow. The mix of soaring riffs, punching drumbeats and ambient guitar melodies accompanying an alternation between screamed verses and anthemic choruses created a unique dynamic yet vulnerable atmosphere. Their energy got the people hooked right away and left them excited for more.

Third band of the evening was the five-piece London based post-hardcore band Tether who just released their first two singles last year. Fusing heavy rock with metal and punk their set was packed with energy. Mainly screamed or almost spoken vocals in the verses lead into catchy choruses, while the heavy guitars and present drums added a punk-ish flair. Hopping off stage and whirling around in front of the audience, the guys seemed to have a blast themselves and set the vibe for the final band of the evening.

With Last Hounds entering the stage, the crowd got excited and got to witness a wild show. Mikey joined the audience in front of the stage right from the start whirling around and climbing on the drum kit and delivering a little drumming session himself off stage. Everyone seemed to have a great time and appreciated the energy they brought with them, so much so, that they chanted for an encore.

It was definitely a special time with good music, great bands and loads of energy. The audience seemed to enjoy all sets which was highly appreciated by the bands. Even though it took people quite a bit to arrive, all bends gave their best and were warmly welcomed by everyone who came down earlier.

Venue: New Cross Inn

Band: Last Hounds

Support: Sharp Bones, XIII Weeks, Tether

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Monuments – o2 Academy Islington

Monuments ended their EU and UK tour together with Heart Of A Coward and I Built The Sky with a blast in London.

Following the release of their latest single ‘Animus’ (2020, via Century Media Records), the British progressive metal outfit comprising vocalist Andy Cizek, both guitarists John Browne and Olly Steele, bassist Adam Swan and drummer Mike Malyan,  Monuments hit the road ending their tour at the o2 Academy Islington in London bringing along Heart Of A Coward and I Built The Sky.

Monuments’ sound is a mix of soaring guitar riffs, breakdowns, heavy drumbeats and anthemic choruses. They show influences from different metal sub-genres such as groove metal and melodic hardcore fusing with djent, expanding their palette to a more alternative metalcore vibe on their latest full-length record ‘Phronesis’ (2018, via Century Media Records).

Having Heart Of A Coward and I Built The Sky as special guests the evening started off with loads of energy and guitar-driven riffs. Kicking off the night, the Australian I Built The Sky set the vibes with his cloud core ambient guitar sounds. Rohan, who started the project as a solo artist, was joined by some of his friends who covered bass and drums while on tour. Together, they created a thriving instrumental sound alternating between shredded riffs and ambient lead guitar melodies which created an uplifting and dream-like atmosphere setting the mood of the evening. The crowd seemed to enjoy the set and got excited about the following acts.

With the lights turning off and the intro of ‘Drown In Ruin’ kicking in, the British metal band Heart Of A Coward took the energy level to the next level and saw the crowd off their feet right from the start moshing around and singing along. They played a good mix of both newer and older songs with the focus on their most recent album ‘The Disconnect’ which was released in 2019 via Arising Empire. Especially the riff-heavy ‘Collapse’ and the more anthemic ‘Hollow’ seemed to be the crowd’s favourites while older songs such as ‘Shade’ and ‘Nauseum’ were much appreciated by the fans who have been with the band from the start. Alternating between heavy screams and melodically sung choruses accompanied by brutal breakdowns and technical metal riffs they created tension and an explosive atmosphere which was well received by the audience. Heart Of A Coward left the crowd with the heavy ‘Deadweight’, well prepared and warmed up for the last band of the evening.

With the lights dimming again for the last time, the intro of Blue Sky Thinking kicked in and everyone sang the anthemic chorus on the top of their lungs. They played a good mix of all their releases catering to both old and new fans who enjoyed themselves moshing around. The band seemed to enjoy their time on stage seemingly switching between hitting breakdowns and groovy and anthemic choruses which animated the audience to sing along. Their latest single ‘Animus’ was well received and fitted smoothly in the setlist. Towards the end, Andy jumped off the stage and joined the several crowd surfers being carried by a sea of hands before leaving the stage after playing ‘A.W.O.L.’ and ‘I, The Creator’ as their encores.

Overall, it was a special time with a great lineup and amazing music. Both the bands on stage and the audience seemed to have a great time. The crowd enjoyed themselves moshing around and singing along which was highly appreciated by all the bands who were thankful for a successful tour.

Venue: o2 Academy Islington

Band: Monuments

Support: I Built The Sky, Heart Of A Coward

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New Years Day – o2 Academy Islington, London

New Years Day headlined the o2 Academy Islington in London as part of their first EU and UK headlining tour.

Currently comprising vocalist Ash Costello, both guitarists Nikki Misery and Austin Ingerman, as well as bassist Frankie Sil, the American rock band mixes different styles such as alternative metal, gothic rock and hard rock while the lyrics address different topics such as personal struggles and empowerment. Having released four full-length albums so far with ‘Unbreakable’ (2019 via Another Century) being their latest album release, they use technical metal riffs, heavy drumbeats and catchy vocals to create their own style while visually embracing their inner goths.

Around 6pm, the gates to the o2 Academy Islington opened and let a quite mixed audience enter, excitingly waiting for the first band to kick off the night. Call Me Amour opened the stage with their dark electronic-infused rock sound which created a moody and almost haunted atmosphere and set the vibe of the night. The crowd seemed to enjoy the set and got warmed up just in time for the next band on the stage. Grunge rockers Lowlives took the energy levels in the venue to the next level saw the crowd screaming the lyrics back to the stage. Mixing heavy guitar riffs and roughly shouted vocals brought a nostalgic Nirvana feel back but with fresh energy and power which was well received by the audience.

Starting their set with ‘Come For Me’, ‘Malevolence’ and ‘I’m About To Break You’, New Years Day picked up the energy immediately and saw the crowd off their feet singing along and dancing around. They took the show off stage and joined the crowd which was greatly appreciated by their fans towards the end of the set Ash asked the audience to give the people in the back the chance to join the barricade so everyone who would like to could get the chance of seeing them up close. After some hesitation, the front was willing to cooperate, and the show could go on. They played a good mix of their discography with the focus on their last two albums. Leading towards the end they finished the set with ‘Scream’, ‘Defame Me’ and ‘Angel Eyes’ which saw the crowd screaming Chris Motionless’ parts. As it was Ash’s birthday, the band members took the short break at the end as a chance to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ with the crowd as a big choir.

Overall, it was a great evening with good music and three bands who seemed to have a blast on stage. The crowd had an amazing time singing at the top of their lungs and dancing around which was highly appreciated by the bands. It was a special time and both the audience and all three bands seemed to enjoy themselves.

Venue: o2 Academy Islington

Band: New Years Day

Support: Call Me Amour, LOWLIVES

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Hundredth – New Cross Inn, London

Hundredths returned to the UK and stopped at the New Cross Inn in London ending their UK leg of the UK and EU tour.

After shifting their heavy melodic hardcore style to a more ambient and synth influenced rock style, the American alternative rock trio comprising vocalist Chadwick Johnson, guitarist Alex Blackwell IV and bassist Andrew Minervini, released the four singles ‘Iridescent’, ‘Leave Yourself’, ‘Whatever’ and ‘Cauterize’ in 2019 following their last full-length record ‘RARE’ in 2017. Sonically, their new style mixes ambient guitars with mellow synths and rhythmic drums while the vocals add an almost haunted and melancholic vibe to the overall atmosphere.

The venue opened its doors around 7pm, slowly filling up with curiously waiting fans who came down early to catch Heart Of Gold, the solo project of guitarist and vocalist Michael McGough (also guitarist and vocalist in Being As An Ocean). With his 80s synth pop-influenced indie guitar sound and thriving vocals Heart Of Gold set the vibes and atmosphere for the night which was warmly received by the audience. Next up was the Brighton based alternative rock quartet Big Spring. With their thriving alt-rock punk-infused sound they immediately upped the energy levels in the room and got the crowd excited. They seemed to have a great time on stage and appreciated the crowd’s participation. Third act of the night was the American based singer Ryan Caraveo who brought a fusion of rap and hip-hop to get the crowd moving. He was joined by Chadwick on guitar and Mat Koontz on drums from Hundredth just before they were about to get on stage and end off the night.

Opening their set with one of last year’s singles ‘Iridescent’, Hundredth mainly played songs from their latest album Rare including ‘Vertigo’, ‘Hole’ and the closing tracks ‘Neurotic’, ‘Youth’ and ‘Departure’ which seemed to be the crowd’s favourites. Everyone had a great time and the guys were highly thankful for being welcomed back so warmly. The Crowd sang along and danced around seemingly having a great time.

It was definitely a special time with four special and very different sounding bands which helped to create the overall atmosphere of the night. The mix of ambient and gritty rock was well received by the crowd who enjoyed the sets of all four bands who were highly thankful for the crowd’s engagement and energy.

Venue: New Cross Inn

Band: Hundredth

Support: Heart Of Gold, Big Spring, Ryan Caraveo

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Imminence – The Garage, London

Imminence headed to the Garage in London as part of their ‘Turn The Light On: Album Tour Pt. II’.

The Swedish alternative metalcore quintet comprising vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, bassist Christian Höijer and drummer Peter Hanström are known for their emotive and ambient sound, combining soaring guitar riffs and thriving drum rhythms with anthemic vocals and classical violin melodies. Until now the band released three full-length albums including the highly anticipated ‘Turn The Light On’ (2019, Arising Empire) followed by an acoustic reimagination of some songs of the album. Their sound is a mix of raw and hard-hitting instrumentation combined with the anthemic and ambient elements of the violin and vocals which distinguishes their sound.

The venue opened its doors around 7pm to a rather younger audience who excitedly waited for the first band to kick off the night. Deadthrone, a British metalcore quartet from Manchester, opened the stage and set the tone of the night. Their heavy sound created the right energy and excitement. Chris (vocals), James (guitar), Sam (guitar), and Benj (drums) gave their best and seemed to have a great time even though they had to face a quite tough crowd. Next up was the German modern metal band The Oklahoma Kid who try to bridge the gap between energetic rhythms and technical complexity, showing influences from melodic hardcore and progressive rock. Even though their set was completely instrumental, they picked up the energy Deadthrone let the stage with and added more ambient and darkness to it which prepared the audience for the third band of the evening.

With their latest release ‘Lonely World’ (2019, A Wolf At Your Door Records) the British emotive hardcore quartet Acres created a raw and honest sound combining ambient guitar sounds, anthemic pop-punk melodies and deeply honest lyrics with heavy breakdowns, soaring riffs and energetic drums which creates a dark, vulnerable and almost haunted atmosphere. The energy in their music was picked up immediately by the crowd who sang along and seemed to get warmed up. Ben (vocals), Alex (guitar), Jack (bass) and Konnor (drums) gave their best and highly appreciated the energy of the crowd.

With the lights turning off again and the emotional instrumentals slowly leading into the album opener ‘Erase’ the crowd was off their feet and screamed the lyrics on the top of their lungs. The setlist was a good mix of older songs such as ‘Broken Love’, ‘The Sickness’, as well as some newer songs such as ‘Scars’, ‘Room To Breathe’ or ‘Lighthouse’ before finishing the first part of the set with the energetic ‘Paralyzed’. They slowed the set down a bit playing ‘This Is Goodbye’ and ‘Crawling (Linkin Park)’ as stripped-down acoustic versions which added a haunted and fragile vibe to the emotional atmosphere in the venue. The crowd was left with ‘Deat Of You’, ‘Infectious’ and ‘This Is Goodbye’ as encores and a burst of energy. Pyro, steam, lights and smog enhanced the dynamic and overall vibe of the music and created even more energy which was picked up by the crowd who enjoyed themselves dancing in mosh pits.

Overall, it was a special time with talented bands and great music. Both, the bands and the audience seemed to have an amazing time. Even though the crowd took quite a while to wake up, the bands gave their best and appreciated the support of everyone who came earlier to see all the bands. Imminence delivered an impressive and emotional show which was well received by the fans who sang along and enjoyed themselves dancing around.

Venue: The Garage

Band: Imminence

Support: Deadthrone, The Oklahoma Kid, Acres

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Northlane – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof, Wiesbaden

Northlane ended their Europe and UK leg of the Alien Worldwide Tour with a blast at the Kulturzentrum Schachthof in Wiesbaden.

Following their sold-out London show (read here) earlier in December, Northlane, Polaris and Void Of Vision continued the tour in Europe (mainland) with their last show being at the Kulturzentrum Schlachthof in Wiesbaden. With the tour, the five-piece progressive metal band supported their fifth full-length album ‘Alien’ (2019, UNFD) which was released earlier this year. They shifted their sound away from the atmospheric and anthemic metalcore towards a more djent and progressive metal sound without losing their soul and signature sound that makes them recognisable. The shows showed how well their new songs blend into the setlist along with some of their older songs covering a huge spectrum of emotions and vibes.

Bringing Polaris and Void Of Vision along as their special guests, the crowd was treated to Australia’s finest upcoming metal bands ending the year and decade with a blast. With a few minutes behind the schedule, the lights turned off and the excitingly waiting fans welcomed the first band of the night on the stage. Void Of Vision kicked off the night bursting with energy and got the crowd moving right from the start. Their sound was a mix of heavy breakdowns, drop-tuned guitar riffs and mainly shouted vocals, occasionally alternating with melodically sung parts that cut through the orderly chaos. With the crowd moshing around, the energy level was set high and everyone seemed to be warmed up for the next band.

The five-piece metalcore outfit Polaris just announced the forthcoming release of their sophomore LP ‘The Death Of Me’ (via Sharptone) and released the first single ‘Masochist’ (2019, Sharptone) earlier this year which blended seamlessly in their set and was warmly welcomed by the crowd. Opening their set with the energetic ‘Casualty’ followed by the punchy ‘The Remedy’, Polaris picked up the energy inside the room and brought it to the next level. Playing a good mix of older and newer songs, as well as debuting a second song from their upcoming album, they captured the crowd right from the start with their punchy riffs and thriving drumbeats. Screamer Jamie and bassist Rick alternated between powerfully screamed vocals and melodically sung parts which created excitement and energy. The crowd was wildly running around in a huge circle pit and singing along to each song before the band ended their set with ‘Lucid’, setting the vibe for the final band of the night.

With the lights dimmed and turning into a neon green, the intro of ‘Talking Heads’ kicked off and the crowd was off their feet bouncing up and down. Marcus’ vocals were on point as always, seemingly switching between complex melodically parts and heavy screams up and down the range. Featuring nine songs of ‘Alien’ the fans didn’t seem to mind that the setlist which was mainly consisting of songs from the new album and sang on the top of their lungs during every song. It was a blisteringly heavy and energetic set that didn’t fail to impress and captured the crowd right from the start. While the dark and heavily djent singles ‘Vultures’, ‘Eclipse’ and ‘Bloodline’ got the crowd dancing around in moshpits, older favourites such as ‘Rot’, ‘Citizen’, ‘Obelisk’ and ‘Intuition’ saw the fans screaming back the lyrics on the top of their lungs, moshing around and crowd surfing their way to the front of the stage. But newer songs such as ‘4D’ and ‘Talking Heads’ didn’t disappoint and saw the crowd singing along just as much. Towards the end of the set, they took a quick break to get everyone from Polaris and Void Of Vison on stage to have a drink together and celebrate the end of the successful Europe and UK tour leg. ‘Bloodline’ marked the end of the set but as the lights slowly came back on, Marcus and guitarist Jon started the encore with the atmospheric and vocally challenging ‘Sleepless’ before finishing the whole night as a full band with ‘Quantum Flux’, which is still one of Northlane’s biggest songs and a crowd favourite. Even guitarist Josh took his chance and jumped into the crowd at the end and was carried by the crowd as the other members thankfully left the stage.

Overall, it was a special time with incredible musicians and great music. Everyone seemed to have an amazing time enjoying themselves either being the bands on stage or the crowd moshing around in front of the stage. All bands gave their best and were highly thankful for the continuous support and a successful tour. It was definitely a great way to end 2019 and to see what 2020 will bring.

Venue: Kulturzentrum Schlachthof Wiesbaden

Band: Northlane

Support: Void Of Vision, Polaris

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