{"id":532095,"date":"2025-10-27T23:36:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T23:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/532095\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T23:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T23:36:36","slug":"live-review-bury-tomorrow-o2-institute-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/532095\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE REVIEW: Bury Tomorrow @ O2 Institute, Birmingham"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you said metalcore and the UK in the same sentence, it would probably be followed by BURY TOMORROW<\/b>. With a two decade long career, nothing is stopping the Southampton sextet from dominating the music scene. Embarking on their biggest UK tour to date in support of this year\u2019s Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience<\/strong><\/a>, and bringing along three international heavyweights, this is one we weren\u2019t going to miss.<\/p>\n

\"SiameseSiamese live @ O2 Institute, Birmingham. Photo Credit: Serena Hill Photography<\/p>\n

It\u2019s honestly surprising that SIAMESE<\/strong> haven\u2019t become a household name yet. With their fearless blend of metalcore, pop, and even shades of hip-hop. As openers on a stacked four-band bill, they could\u2019ve easily been overlooked \u2013 but from the first note, they make damn sure that doesn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n

Leaning heavily on material from their two most recent albums, SIAMESE<\/strong> deliver a set that feels both confident and unpredictable. Their sound is slick yet heavy, emotional yet explosive \u2013 a balance not many can pull off. They even debut an unreleased track, Drown<\/strong>, which momentarily hushes the room before erupting into applause. It\u2019s a brave move, but it pays off, giving both die-hard fans and newcomers a tantalising glimpse of what\u2019s next for the Danish outfit.<\/p>\n

When This Is Not a Song<\/strong> drops, chaos ensues. It\u2019s a track built for the pit \u2013 the crowd instantly obeying the lyric: \u201cThis is not a song, it\u2019s a motherfucking mosh pit.\u201d It\u2019s short, it\u2019s sweet, and by the end, SIAMESE<\/strong> have sparked moshing, crowd surfers, and plenty of new followers. If tonight is anything to go by, it won\u2019t be long before SIAMESE<\/strong> are headlining bills like this themselves.<\/p>\n

Rating: 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"LionheartLionheart live @ O2 Institute, Birmingham. Photo Credit: Serena Hill Photography<\/p>\n

Following that kind of opener would intimidate most bands, but not LIONHEART<\/strong>. The California heavyweights hit the stage like a freight train, launching into a set packed with bone-crunching riffs and pit-ready breakdowns. Within seconds, the floor is chaos.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something primal about LIONHEART<\/strong>\u2019s energy. The crowd doesn\u2019t just move, it erupts. Every riff lands like a punch, every shout feels like a call to arms. And the wildest part? Their usual frontman isn\u2019t even here tonight. Instead, their bassist steps up to lead vocals, and absolutely kills it. It\u2019s raw, it\u2019s powerful, and it shows the band\u2019s resilience and chemistry.<\/p>\n

When they tear into a cover of LIMP BIZKIT<\/strong>\u2018s Break<\/strong> Stuff<\/strong>, the entire room screams the lyrics back like their lives depend on it. It\u2019s unhinged, sweaty, and gloriously cathartic, the kind of moment that reminds you why live hardcore shows are unlike anything else. If this is LIONHEART <\/b>running on half power, their full-force performance must be devastating.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"NevertelNevertel live @ O2 Institute, Birmingham. Photo Credit: Serena Hill Photography<\/p>\n

By the time NEVERTEL<\/strong> hit the stage, the crowd\u2019s already been through the wringer, but the Florida outfit bring a whole new flavour to the night. With dual vocalists trading between cleans, screams, and rapid-fire raps, NEVERTEL<\/strong>\u2019s set is a whirlwind of melody and aggression that refuses to sit neatly in one genre box.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re the definition of modern metalcore evolution, seamlessly weaving electronic textures, soaring choruses, and trap-inspired beats into a cohesive, emotionally charged sound. It\u2019s easy to see why they\u2019ve been blowing up online; a viral TikTok moment may have introduced them to new audiences, but tonight proves they\u2019ve got the live chops to back it up.<\/p>\n

Tracks like Everything In My Mind<\/strong> and All Good<\/strong> showcase their range. Heartfelt yet hard-hitting, slick but still raw enough to connect. Not everyone in the room knows them yet, but by the end of the set, there\u2019s no doubt they\u2019ve made an impression. NEVERTEL<\/strong> might have been the wildcard tonight, but they walk away as one of the highlights.<\/p>\n

Rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"BuryBury Tomorrow live @ O2 Institute, Birmingham. Photo Credit: Serena Hill Photography<\/p>\n

And then, of course, there\u2019s BURY TOMORROW<\/strong>. If you\u2019ve been anywhere near the UK metalcore scene in the past decade, you know the name and you know what to expect: precision, passion, and pure chaos. Tonight, the Southampton titans prove exactly why they\u2019re still at the top of their game.<\/p>\n

From the moment Dani Winter-Bates<\/strong> and crew hit the stage, it\u2019s electric. New tracks blend seamlessly with fan favourites, every chorus belted back at deafening volume. Their sound is colossal. Tight, punchy, and emotionally charged. Even if you don\u2019t know all the words, it\u2019s impossible not to scream along.<\/p>\n

Between the breakdowns and the chaos, Dani<\/strong> takes time to speak to the crowd. Not just as fans, but as a community. \u201cIt\u2019s Sunday, the day of rest,\u201d he grins, \u201cbut there\u2019s no rest in here \u2013 or for the wicked!\u201d Later, he delivers a powerful message about unity in a world that feels like it\u2019s burning, asking the crowd to throw their arms around each other and move as one.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the kind of moment that reminds you why BURY TOMORROW<\/strong> are such a force in the live arena. Every member is in constant motion, feeding off the energy and giving it right back tenfold. The pits are wild, the crowd surfers relentless, and by the time the final note rings out, the room feels like it\u2019s been through a shared catharsis.<\/p>\n

BURY TOMORROW<\/strong> don\u2019t just perform, they connect and they inspire. They remind everyone why this scene is so special. And tonight? They prove once again that UK metalcore is alive, loud, and unstoppable.<\/p>\n

Rating: 10\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out our photo gallery of the night\u2019s action in Birmingham from Serena Hill Photography here:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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