Get ready for a relentless night of heavy metal mayhem! This lineup promises a full-on assault of heavy riffs, crushing rhythms, and unstoppable stage presence. Expect a sonic assault that will shake the floor and rattle your soul.
HELGRIND
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Formed in 2000, Helgrind are UK thrash veterans known for their fierce, no-compromise sound and relentless energy. With a legacy that includes support slots for metal heavyweights like Obituary, Enthroned, and Discharge, plus standout performances at Hammerfest and Beermageddon, they’ve earned a reputation as underground icons. Their discography spans five studio albums and fan-favourite tracks like “Death Squad,” “Evil Inside,” and “Dead Army,” blending brutal thrash with melodic flair. Now armed with fresh blood from Outright Resistance and a new album on the way, HELGRIND are back and heavier than ever!
WRETCHED SOUL
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Wretched Soul deliver a blistering fusion of death, thrash, and traditional heavy metal- bold, melodic, and utterly relentless. Described by critics as a rising force in the UK scene, their debut album Veronica carved out a distinct sound that’s as ferocious as it is fluid, earning acclaim across the metal press. With razor-sharp riffs, powerhouse vocals, and a genre-defying approach, WRETCHED SOUL bring an old-school spirit with a modern bite, built to set any stage alight.
ACTS OF VENGEANCE
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Hailing from the South East, Acts of Vengeance bring a riff-driven assault that channels the heavy grooves of Pantera, the thrash of Metallica, and the melodic edge of Alter Bridge. With a sound forged in classic influences but delivered with fresh fire, this band is all about original metal with bite. Expect tight rhythms, powerhouse vocals, and£8 no shortage of headbanging fuel.
JACKALS BACKBONE
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Jackals Backbone are a fierce, female-fronted metal powerhouse from North Herts, ripping through a fierce mix of sludge, death, and trad metal with relentless groove and punch. Their live shows hit like a punk rock riot — wild, raw, and impossible to stand still to. With a standout performance at Bloodstock Festival 2019 under their belt, they bring savage riffs and unyielding energy every time they hit the stage.
Doors 7.30pm
Entry £8 advance (plus 10% online booking fee)/£10 on the door.
Age: persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult.
Earplugs are available upon request (50p).
Downstairs bar open until 1am.
We are just a 5-minute stroll from the station; like all our gigs this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge, Peterborough and London.
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