Counterparts with One Step Closer, Sunami, and more

Formed a decade ago in Wilkes Barre, hardcore band One Step Closer debuted with their 2019 EP From Me To You. They followed it with albums including This Place You Know and All You Embrace, known for their visceral energy and heart-on-sleeve lyricism.

Sunami is a hardcore punk band from San Jose, California, formed in 2019. Originally a joke band, they gained notoriety for intense live performances. Their beatdown and metallic hardcore style features aggressive vocals, speedy riffs, and anti-authority messages, blending slam metal and thrash. Popular songs include "Weak Die First" and "Contempt of Cop." Their self-titled debut album released in 2023, and they have collaborated with Pain of Truth.

Formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Counterparts, a hardcore band led by vocalist Brendan Murphy, rose from the underground, collaborating with producer Will Putney. Known for refining their intense sound and profound themes on loss and endings.

A bar, club, and live music venue located in downtown Oslo, Norway, established in 2000, known for hosting a diverse program of live music, DJ performances, and concerts across various genres.