EPIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Known for expansive soundscapes, technical riffs, and soaring choruses, Nvmeral are a five-piece progressive post-hardcore band from Oxford.

Formed in 2020, the band honed their sound during lockdown, drawing influence from the likes of Thrice and Alexisonfire. Their acclaimed debut EP The Harmer and the Fool dropped in October 2023.

Powered by driving riffs and hard-hitting melodies with a darker edge, Our Fate is an uncompromising four-piece alt-rock band from Reading.

Since emerging in 2020, they’ve shared stages with THECITYISOURS, RXPTRS, and As Everything Unfolds, while gaining radio support from BBC Introducing and US station Rock Rage Radio.

Delivering relentless intensity with fast, low-tuned technical riffs, Sacravia are a female-fronted four-piece from Bath.

Formed in 2025, the band fuse atmospheric metalcore with crushing heaviness, drawing influence from the likes of Spiritbox, Bad Omens, and Invent Animate.

Hailing from London, Maleficus are a four-piece metalcore band balancing dark atmosphere, heavy melody, and relentless aggression.

Influenced by the likes of Periphery, Ice Nine Kills, and Linkin Park, their sound moves effortlessly from haunting ambience to full-force brutality. The band’s debut EP Restful Reveries was unleashed in August 2025.

Bringing raw energy and uncompromising heaviness, Temple are a four-piece metalcore band from Buckinghamshire.

Formed in 2025, the band’s debut single 'F!GHT' made an immediate impact, as have a string of sweat-drenched gigs showcasing their unique brand of Bucks violence. Built for the stage and thriving on chaos, Temple are gathering serious momentum.