London-based doom-trap and trap-metal artist blending industrial, metal and hip-hop influences into fiercely intense, genre-defying music.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness sonic slaughter at the hands of Swiss thrasher titans, XONOR (making their UK DEBUT), with support from young thrash fusion hotshots, SANGUIS MORTEM, as well as further elite guest acts To Be Announced. XONOR Bio: Swiss thrashers XONOR emerged during the pandemic, rapidly gaining a diverse global following through their unique sonic identity combining provocative lyrics with engaging song structures and hooks. The fearsome foursome have come a long way since, playing at Kyiv's Destroyer Fest during the peak of Russia's invasion, sharing stages with legends like Messiah, Nervosa, and Sodom, and becoming one of TikTok's biggest thrash acts. Their debut full-length album "All Honor Lost," released in mid-2024, has already garnered over 1.2 million streams on Spotify, with more than 65 shows played to date as they work on their highly anticipated second album. SANGUIS MORTEM Bio: Sanguis Mortem's newest single, "Burn the Crown", is a frustrated and enraged manifest of the style that makes them so unique. From its grooving riffs, hulking breakdowns, and melancholic melodies, to the charged and unapologetically defiant lyrics, "Burn the Crown" contains something for everyone. Sanguis Mortem are a teenage thrash metal fusion band, flourishing from the terrains of the British South-Coast. Having released 6 singles for their upcoming debut album, Merry Doomsday, (releasing this Friday 13th March) and having supported notable acts such as South-American Sludge/ Thrash Legends, Cultura Tres, (feat. Paulo Jr. Of Sepultura) as well as formerly Peter Steele's, Carnivore A.D. they speed into 2026 with the velocity of a bullet train, and a hunger for blood. Big tours and high profile festivals mark a huge upcoming year for Sanguis Mortem, so join the Brotherhood and become a part of Sanguis Mortem's hunting party as they vanquish and annihilate the collapsing society around them (You know those annoying kids who are about 1/4 of your age and yet a way better at things than you are Well, here's another bunch of them) ~ Moshville Times

Show No Mercy bring to you the Codex Gigax: Cut Throat City Northern Exclusive Show. The bill features: Worldwide Revival Deathcore Champions in Codex Gigax headlining to bring you a special and exclusive set for their first shows as a band playing their debut EP "Cycles Of The Serpent" in full as well as it being their only event appearances of 2026. FFO: Rev3rent, Psycho Frame, Heavy//Hitter. On direct support: The Shipman Enquiry, Steel City Deathcore legends. These lot aren't a force to be reckoned with having recently released their debut EP and singles. Pure mosh and fight riffs the entire time bringing that 2006 vibe to the show! FFO: Elysia, Annotations Of An Autopsy, Jerome. Spinal Fluid. Arson Theory's newest addition to their roster! They'll be bringing the slow slams, ridiculous blast beats and the most insane samples! FFO: PeelingFlesh, Snuffed On Sight, Bodybox and 357Homicide. Bite The Bullet, Hulls most badass metallic hardcore group coming up. Get down early to catch these because they're absolutely incredible! FFO: Long Goodbye, Going Off, Ends In Tragedy. Opening the show we have Mind Of Misfortune who will be making their first appearance in Manchester at this show!! FFO: Rough Justice, Desolated, Street Soldier

The Five Hundred, a formidable force in the British heavy metal scene, hail from the industrial heartland of Nottingham. Emerging in the early 2010s, the band quickly established themselves with a sound that blends the brutal intensity of metalcore with the intricate ferocity of djent and progressive metal. Their name, a symbol of unity and collective strength, mirrors their tightly knit and powerful musical synergy. ​ The band’s lineup—John Eley on vocals, Mark Byrne and Paul Doughty on guitars, Andy Crawford on bass, and Kelsey James on drums—unleashes a maelstrom of sound characterised by crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and lyrics that cut deep into the soul.

UPGRADE presents Fluorescents Listen: https://spotf.fi/manx7Xp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fluorescents.chicago/ Instagram: @fluorescents.chicago Saturday 01 August 2026 Star & Garter, Manchester With support 18+ £14 Adv Doors 19:30 Www.Scruffoftheneck.Com Www.Yearsendfest.Com Www.Upgradesounds.Com Presented by Scruff of the Neck. This is an 18+ event

Baest is a Danish death metal band formed in 2015 in Aarhus. Their name was initially spelled Bæst, the Danish word for "beast" or "brute". Since signing to Century Media Records in March 2018, the band has released four studio albums: Danse Macabre, Venenum, Necro Sapiens, and Colossal.

Electric Eel Shock is a three-man garage rock band, formed in Tokyo in 1994.

Join us for the second instalment of Track Side Soul Club - a high-energy night of soulful sounds at one of Manchester's most iconic venues, the Star and Garter, right by Piccadilly Station.

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians. This isn’t a festival in a field. It’s a festival on your doorstep, no tent required. Forget the trek, the traffic and the campsites. Instead, experience live music in the intimate spaces at the heart of your neighbourhood. Supported by The National Lottery, the festival is delivered by Music Venue Trust, Save Our Scene and the AIP, reaffirming a shared commitment to grassroots music and the communities it serves.

USA based Slam titans Cerebral Incubation return to Manchester for the first time in 9 years to decimate Star & Garter With support from Scottish Brutal Death Metal heavyweigths Iniquitous Savagery, local Manchester slamming duo powerhouse 357 Homicide and Hacked Up

KLÄMP is an experimental UK/Netherlands musical collective known for their heavy, shape-shifting sound that blends Krautrock, Industrial, Noise Rock, Breakcore, and Post-Punk. The project functions as an underground supergroup, bringing together members from several prominent noise, punk, and alternative. The band originally formed as a raw, aggressive trio consisting of Jason Stoll (Sex Swing / Mugstar), Lee Vincent (Pulled Apart By Horses), and Greg Wynne (Manatees). Over time, KLÄMP expanded into an ambitious seven-piece collective. Their ever-evolving collaborative roster now features: Adam Devonshire (Bassist and founding member of IDLES) Matthew Parker (Tall Ships) Wayne Adams (Petbrick / Big Lad) and Rachael Morrison.

Babe Haven is a queer punk band known for their riot grrrl attitude and nu-metal edge. Formed in Boone, NC by Lillie Della Penna and Naomi Poesel, the band creates anthems of empowerment and resistance brimming with raw aggression. With a mission to uplift femme, queer, and BIPOC voices, Babe Haven turns every show into a space of radical inclusion and catharsis. Babe Haven has been setting stages ablaze and selling out shows, quickly becoming an iconic staple in the modern punk scene, shared stages with the likes of Mannequin Pussy, Otoboke Beaver, Soft Play, Teen Mortgage, Pinkshift & Pollyanna. They have also appeared at popular tastemaker festivals such as L7’s Fast and Frightening Takeover, Punk Rock Bowling & JortsFest. Their sophomore album, Nuisance, showcases a bold evolution in sound-blending nu-metal,thrash, and punk into a visceral, genre-defying Presented by The Beauty Witch. This is an 18+ event

Groove Prog Giants Black Orchid Empire return to Manchester with Heavy Groove Terminals and Beyond Embers as support

Emerging from the Swedish underground, Grommet is a four-piece powerhouse bridging the gap between beauty and aggression. While their heavy yet ethereal style of alternative metal is still uncommon in the Swedish music scene, they’re proving themselves to be a sensation after only four singles. Since their debut in November 2025, Grommet’s trajectory has been nothing short of unstoppable. The band has cultivated a dedicated global community, over 700,000 monthly listeners on Spotify as of now. Their single “Half In Red” is sitting at over 7 million streams today. Now the hype around their newest single “Protected Names” (released April 30th) is continuing to push those numbers up rapidly. Lout Promotions This is an 18+ event