Bury tomorrow live at Northcote theatre
“The more we can look at each other as human beings and treat this world a little bit more fucking kindly, the better this planet will be.”
Daniel Winter-Bates
On Wednesday 9th September, Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre housed one of the most diverse heavy lineups I’ve attended in a while. From Aussie hip-hop-influenced metal, to the UK’s legendary Bury Tomorrow, the stage truly transformed, fitting the atmosphere of each band. I’d like to give each incredible artist on the bill their flowers, as the openers reminded us that Australia holds the future of the scene, and we have a lot to look forward to.
Heists are a heavy metalcore band straight out of Sydney, having previously been featured on Triple J Unearthed. They successfully completed the task of getting the pit moving, with their classic metalcore sound everyone can get around. It was great to see them own the stage at such a large venue, they mentioned performing at The Tote last time they were in town, so it’s great to see them get the recognition they deserve. The group played tracks from across their discography, including their newest single ‘Lights Out’.
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Shockingly, this was my first time seeing Headwreck live, and I was honestly blown away. The four piece is tight, with three incredible vocalists and heavy percussion, the group switched from heavy metal to rhythmic hip-hop with ease. Playing smashes from their debut album ‘Attitude Adjustment’, the scene was something from an angsty 16 year olds bedroom in an early 00’s film. It’s great to see bands carving their own lane and curating a unique sound in a scene where things can get repetitive quickly.Overall, these guys were a stand out, and am so keen to see them popping on bills in the future.
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Classic American hardcore giants Gideon brought a sense of dominance and intensity to the stage. Honing in on the visual aesthetic of the raw American south, the band bleeds punk since moving away from the Christian rock genre. Combining elements of metal, melodic hardcore and overall grit, the booming, resonant vocal fries and a cymbal-heavy backline curate a unique sound that is amazing live. I’d call this show a double headliner, these guys owned the stage and made the crowd work!
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Last and certainly not least, Bury Tomorrow. I’d seen these guys open to Make Them Suffer at the Forum a few years back, but it seems as though their energy and stage presence has become stronger since. A tight metalcore act with insanely heavy vocals, distorted guitars and a rhythmic sound playing hits from their newest album Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience. My favourite track live was their newest single ‘Sx’, a dark metal song with electronic and pop elements. The group continued to speak on their praise for Australia, and how we need to continue to keep the community connected through love and acceptance. They expressed the utmost gratitude to all the other bands and the crowd, remaining graceful and humble, and they curated a safe space for connection and community.
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Overall, the night was a great example of alternative music from a vast range of specific niches, all of which allowed a safe space for connection and community to prosper. This was one of the first gigs I’ve attended solo in a while, and I felt so safe and as if I could chat and form a connection with anyone around me, and this was certainly due to the nature of the acts. All of these put on amazing shows respectively, if you’re unfamiliar with any of them, check them out now!
