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Truck Violence

2 concerts

Truck Violence is a Canadian avant-hardcore band originating from Alberta, later based in Montreal. They are known for their distinctive blend of hardcore punk, folk, shoegaze, and sludge, incorporating Western Canadian influences. Their debut album, "Violence," released in 2024, received critical acclaim, including an 8.0 score from Pitchfork. The band explores themes of rural life and self-discovery through raw, honest lyrics and intense live performances.

Tummyache

4 concerts

US-born DIY US/UK project by multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Soren Bryce: raw, confessional, enigmatic songs tackling class, privilege & inner conflict.

End It

12 concerts

End It, blending hardcore, thrash, and soul, recorded their acclaimed album with producer Brian McTernan. Known for powerful lyrics and groove-driven rhythms.

Fiddlehead

10 concerts

Fiddlehead, a post-hardcore supergroup from Boston, includes ex-members of Have Heart and Basement. Known for emo leanings, their notable albums are 2018's "Springtime and Blind" and 2021's "Between the Richness."

Converge

12 concerts

Converge: heavy hardcore/metalcore band led by vocalist/lyricist Jacob Bannon, channeling “The Hum” into raw, bleak yet empathetic songs on human suffering.

High Vis

9 concerts

High Vis is an English rock band formed in London in 2016. They blend hardcore punk with post-punk, indie rock, and baggy styles, known for their energetic performances and socially conscious lyrics. Their discography includes albums such as "No Sense No Feeling," "Blending," and "Guided Tour." Popular songs include "Trauma Bonds" and "Drop Me Out." They have collaborated with Show Me the Body.

Suicidal Tendencies

8 concerts

Formed in Venice, California, Suicidal Tendencies, led by Mike Muir, became influential in skatepunk and thrash metal. Known for "Institutionalized" and "You Can't Bring Me Down," their albums include a gold-certified "Lights, Camera, Revolution." They collaborated with Robert Trujillo and explored funk metal with Infectious Grooves. Despite lineup changes, they continued to release music and leave a lasting legacy in punk and metal scenes.

Alexisonfire

9 concerts

Alexisonfire, formed in Ontario, Canada, fuses post-hardcore with dynamic styles. Known for hits like "This Could Be Anywhere" and "Young Cardinals," they've earned Juno Awards and collaborated with bands like Moneen, epitomizing a unique connection to themes of otherness and individuality.

Basement

6 concerts

UK rock band formed in 2009: five friends—Andrew Fisher (vocals), Alex Henery & Ronan Crix (guitars), Duncan Stewart (bass), James Fisher (drums). Known for raw, creative sound.

Glitterer

2 concerts

Washington, D.C. post-hardcore band Glitterer, known for raw, emotional lyrics and powerful choruses, features Ned Russin and has worked with producer Arthur Rizk since 2019.

Hatebreed

24 concerts

HATEBREED, a hardcore heavy metal band known for intense, cathartic music, continues to impact with "Weight Of The False Self." Renowned for collaborations with ZEUSS, their sound is a testament to life's emotional burdens.

Snail Mail

15 concerts

Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan is an indie rock songwriter known for clear-eyed, introspective lyrics and hypnotic melodies; collaborated with Momma’s Aron Kobayashi Ritch.

PUP

13 concerts

Toronto punk band PUP blends snarling, self-deprecating punk with raw energy. Known for hits like “If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You, I Will,” their acclaimed albums and intense live shows showcase their volatile yet magnetic chemistry.

Ingrown

8 concerts

Ingrown, a hardcore band from Boise, Idaho, delivers fast, brutal, grinding music blending hardcore, death metal, and powerviolence. Known for their intense sound and an aesthetic of dirt bikes and self-reliance, they released albums like "Gun" (2021) and "Idaho" (2025). Popular songs include "Bullet" and "Enemy." They have collaborated with producer Andy Nelson and toured with notable bands.

Death Lens

6 concerts

SoCal punk band Death Lens: multicultural, working-class quartet making stage-dive anthems for outsiders—crunchy, urgent, melancholy rage. Epitaph Records; led by Bryan Torres.

Love Is Noise

4 concerts

LOVE IS NOISE, known for blending rough riffs with shoegaze and Brit-pop, delivers heartfelt vocals by Cam Humphrey. Their debut album showcases passionate, intense emo-driven rock.

Knives

3 concerts

Knives, a UK band blending hardcore, post-punk, alt-rock, and experimental jazz, are known for energetic shows and support slots with The Armed and Mclusky.

Haywire

7 concerts

Formed in 1982 on Prince Edward Island, Haywire, with members Marvin Birt, Paul MacAusland, David Rashed, Ron Switzer, and Sean Kilbride, rose to fame with albums like "Bad Boys" and hits from "Don't Just Stand There," showcasing a rock style. Signed to Attic Records, their collection includes "Nuthouse," "Get Off," and "Wired: The Best of Haywire."

Ecca Vandal

7 concerts

Ecca Vandal, born in South Africa to Sri Lankan Tamil parents and raised in Melbourne, Australia, is a genre-defying artist. Her music blends alternative rock, hip hop, punk, jazz, and electronica. Known for energetic live performances, she has toured with acts like Queens of the Stone Age and The Prodigy. Her self-titled debut album (2017) received critical acclaim. Popular songs include "Future Heroine" and "Molly". She has collaborated with artists such as Sampa the Great and Hilltop Hoods.

Febuary

1 concert

Febuary is a Las Vegas screamo band, formed in April 2023, known for their raw, unfiltered intensity and deeply personal, chaotic performances. Their powerful sound blends piercing emotion with aggressive, loud emo-core. They gained recognition within the emo community and on TikTok. Notable releases include their 2024 debut album "February" and the 2025 EP "Run Like a Girl." Popular tracks feature "No Way...", "Bitches Love My White Belt," and "I'm Fucking Bulletproof!!!".

Greet Death

6 concerts

Finally Famous, originally from Michigan, blends raw indie and emo styles. Known for thoughtful lyrics and a dedicated fanbase, they've earned praise from Rolling Stone and more.

Trash Talk

1 concert

Formed in Sacramento, Trash Talk is a pioneering hardcore band known for boundary-pushing albums and energetic world tours. Celebrated for their evolving style and high-octane performances.

Gridiron

3 concerts

GRIDIRON blends metal, hardcore, and hip-hop, known for unpredictable style. Emerging during COVID, they released EPs and their album "No Good At Goodbyes."

Trapped Under Ice

1 concert

Baltimore hardcore band Trapped Under Ice, known for their intense style and albums like Secrets of the World and Heatwave, toured globally and reunited after a 2013 breakup.

La Dispute

20 concerts

Michigan post-hardcore band La Dispute, known for albums like Wildlife and Rooms of the House, blends raw vocals and sharp guitars to explore deep, existential themes.

Harms Way

2 concerts

Chicago-based Harms Way fuses metallic hardcore with metal and industrial influences. Known for intense live shows, their 4th album, Posthuman, marks a refined, aggressive sound.

Quicksand

8 concerts

Quicksand, a band known for their powerful, thoughtful post-hardcore sound, released Distant Populations as a timely follow-up to Interiors. Featuring 11 punchy, concise tracks, it expanded on their established style and was critically lauded for its emotional resonance and gripping lyricism. Founded in New York and recognized for albums like Manic Compression, they've been acclaimed for their ability to evolve and impact the genre.

The Armed

8 concerts

The Armed, a Detroit collective formed in 2009, blends hardcore punk, metalcore, and experimental rock. Known for their enigmatic, collaborative nature and intense, genre-bending sound, they've garnered acclaim for albums like "Ultrapop" and "Perfect Saviors". Their discography includes "The Future Is Here and Everything Needs to Be Destroyed" and popular songs like "Night City Aliens". They feature notable collaborators like Iggy Pop and Kurt Ballou.

Nothing

10 concerts

Philly-born band Nothing reshapes shoegaze with raw, emotional riffs and fuzz. Known for deep, honest soundscapes, they've gained acclaim through powerful, intimate music.

Touché Amoré

12 concerts

L.A.'s Touché Amoré are post-hardcore pioneers known for raw, emotional music exploring anxiety and grief. Collaborated with producer Ross Robinson, blending intensity with innovation.

Glare

4 concerts

Glare, from the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, is a grungegaze and shoegaze band formed in 2017. Known for their heavy, blurry sound and celestial moods, they gained a significant following with singles like "Void in Blue" and "Mourning Haze." Their discography includes the *Heavenly* EP and the album *Sunset Funeral*. They are recognized for their resourceful, DIY approach and evocative songwriting.

Glixen

17 concerts

Glixen, a Phoenix shoegaze band, blends influences like Björk and My Bloody Valentine. Founded in 2020 by Aislinn Ritchie, they’ve toured with Interpol and DIIV. Their EP, "She Only Said," gained national attention. Produced by Jack Endino and Sonny DiPerri, they capture a modern, intense sound.

Initiate

14 concerts

Initiate blends melodies inspired by Turning Point and aggressive elements like those of Uniform Choice, creating dynamic guitars and a grounded rhythm. Pak's intense performances convey a meaningful message in hardcore, merging style and defiance like Youth of Today's approach.

Blanket

1 concert

Outbreak Fest

2 concerts

Higher Power

1 concert

Sanction

1 concert

sunnbrella

1 concert

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Genre: Rock, Pop, Indie / Alternative, Metal

Don't miss the Initiate concert in Manchester at Bowlers Exhibition Centre on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with Higher Power, Trapped Under Ice, and more. Grab your tickets before they're gone!

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Bowlers Exhibition Centre

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+44 161 876 0007

Longbridge Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1SN, UK

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