Photo Credit: Natalie Huyen

Californian rock quintet Hail The Sun have released a video for their harrowing new single 'Under The Floor'. The track is the second single from their upcoming album Divine Inner Tension, due for release on 11th August via Rude Records (UK/EU) / Equal Vision Records (ROW).

Check out the video for 'Under The Floor' here: https://youtu.be/Y_CztftGTlA

Pre-order/pre-save Divine Inner Tension: https://hts.lnk.to/divine

Inspired by the tragic murders carried out by John Wayne Gacy and written from the perspective of one of his victims — what they may have thought, what they may have seen, and what their soul may have warned of — 'Under The Floor' also reflects on the sad and insecure perspective of a narcissist who sought validation while committing heinous crimes.

Helmed by notable producer Kris Crummett, Divine Inner Tension finds the veteran rock band questioning what it means to be here and to be alive, on both a micro level - where the importance of our existence is profound and paramount - and on a macro one - where our time on this planet is nothing but irrelevant and insignificant.

One of the main epiphanies California's Hail The Sun had when making this new album was understanding that inspiration didn’t have to come from a place of despair, and letting go of the idea that an artist needs to be tortured in order to create. Instead, the band looked beyond the viscerally emotional to the more spiritual and even enlisted the help of Ice Nine Kills’ Joe Occhiuti, who is also involved with vocalist Donovan Melero’s Kill Iconic Records, on a number of tracks. 

On the album, Melero admits: “This is the first album we’ve written that didn’t come exclusively from a place of suffering or pain. Sadness, heartbreak and nihilism all inspire, but during the pandemic, there was a big shift, and this is more about retelling the story - retelling stories about everyday perceptions. Everything comes from within, so I thought that maybe I don’t have to suffer to feel inspired.”

Hail The Sun have also announced a run of US headline dates, set to take place in July and August. Support will come from Being As An Ocean, Kaonashi, and Origami Button. Head to Hail The Sun's website for full dates and tickets: https://hailthesun.com/

Hail The Sun are:
Donovan Melero: Vocals
Aric Garcia: Guitar 
Shane Gann Guitar
John Stirrat: Bass
Allen Casillas: Drums

Find the band online:
www.facebook.com/hailthesun
www.instagram.com/hailthesun

Track list:

1. Tunnel Vision Alibi
2. Mind Rider
3. Chunker
4. 60-Minute Session Blocks
5. Maladapted
6. The Story Writes Itself
7. (In My Dream)
8. I Saw You Hanging
9. Tithe
10. Feeble Words
11. Little Song
12. Under the Floor

US metalcore act Drift Away release new EP Chapter 1: Misery today. Following a video-only release on 2nd June, the latest single 'Where The Air Stands Still' finally hits streaming services along with the rest of the EP.

Stream Chapter 1: Misery on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NxQbIA

Watch 'Where The Air Stands Still': https://youtu.be/_pcg9XY0WQ8

The new EP also includes previously released singles 'Haunted' and 'Never Really Here'.

Vocalist Ernell Pearson comments : “Chapter 1: Misery is a story about someone who loses the ones they love most and can’t bare the weight of that loss anymore. We talk about love, loss, grief, shame, loneliness, and pain a lot in the EP and it felt natural to do so, since we all went through some form of grieving process and experienced a lot of those same emotions over the course of writing this EP. 

"We hope our audience can get a chance to dive into our music and feel something a little bit more than just driven energy. We have some parts like that in here, but for us, it was about writing something that could help you dive deeper into whatever has you feeling like you’ve lost more than you can handle losing. 

"Please, start at 'Haunted' and work your way through these six songs. We’re super proud that this is the start we get to have and we hope you and your friends enjoy it just as much."

Originally called Oracle, American metalcore band Drift Away started in 2017 as a lunch on the north side of Portland, Oregon between five friends, years separated after their previous band called it a day. Vocalist Ernell Pearson, guitarist Bryce Kreklow, guitarist Daniel Grigg, bassist Taylor Barrett, and drummer Travis Morlan decided it was too early for them to give up on the full-length’s worth of music they had written before. The band quickly set to work on rewriting. Soon after, Grigg left the band and the group continued on as a quartet. The following year saw the band release their debut single 'Haunted' as a BVTV exclusive, quickly garnering over 15,000 views and 5,000+ listeners in a matter of a few days.

As the four-piece came closer to playing live shows, the global COVID-19 pandemic quickly became much more than just a news headline and suddenly, the band had to change trajectory. Their second single 'Never Really Here' was released in September 2021 through BVTV and soon after, bassist Barrett parted ways with the band. The following year saw the band release a cover of Linkin Park’s 'Papercut' as the remaining members completed production on their first album and quickly after, bassist Jesus “Jag” Galeana was added to the line-up.

2023 came around the corner, and the newly reformed quartet have since played two nearly sold-out shows and are now setting to release their next single 'Where The Air Stands Still' off of their debut EP Chapter 1: Misery.

Catch the band performing at their EP launch show:

Jun 17: Portland Star Theater

Tickets here: https://driftawayofficial.com

Drift Away online:

www.facebook.com/driftawaysux
www.instagram.com/driftawayband

Drift Away are:
Ernell Pearson - Vocals
Bryce Kreklow - Guitar
Jesus "Jag" Galeana - Bass
Travis Morlan - Drums

Chapter 1: Misery tracklisting:

1. Haunted
2. Where The Air Stands Still
3. Never Really Here
4. Cold Sweat (feat. Poetry of Moth)
5. Don't Make A Sound

Photo Credit: Arne Beschorner

Fiery multinational rock trio PLAIINS are back with their heaviest, mosh pit arm swinging song to date, 'Nothing's Gonna End Us Till The Aliens Do It'. The band have also announced the release of their new Puppet EP on 5th July. 

Watch the visualiser to 'Nothing's Gonna End Us Till The Aliens Do It' here: https://youtu.be/M5Dtx6FP-bE

Pre-save Puppet here: https://save-it.cc/plaiins/puppet

Inspired by a conversation about alien conspiracy theories that put frontman Chris Reardon in a state of fear of them being real, he quickly wrote the song the following day. He comments: "The song was inspired by a late night drinking session with the band where we all started talking about mad conspiracy theories. And we got onto the topic of aliens and the guys were telling me some conspiracy theories I had never heard of before and it was blowing my mind! If anything they were just really interesting and kind of comical, I have no idea but its fun to think about all the possibilities especially when they seem so abstract. The next day I must of been feeling inspired because I started to write alien song and demoed the song that day. I guess in my hungover state these theories actually freaked me out haha! And panic, fear and worry started to creep in. I sent the song to the guys and they all really dug it. We then took the demo to our producer Manuell Renner and worked on the song with him. It took a real transformation in terms of structure and arrangement once we all started to work on it. We started working on the song at 9am and by 1pm lunch time is was done. Haha pretty remarkable, it really just flowed very fast and we were all really hyped about the song. We then went back to Hamburg and finished some recording back in our studio, some drums, vocals and bit and bobs. It's a song about feeling helpless and worried to the grander powers in life."

The Puppet EP consists of six songs and ranges from alternative rock, punk, indie, splashes of metal and post hardcore nods. The opener sets the tone - a-one-and-half-minute punk rager named ‘Your Friends All Bore Me'. A song of speed and fury that hits you like a freight train from the offset. The EP continues as a roller coaster sounds, showcasing their range of influences, with one constant - a loud voice for change. The most direct of which is the song 'POLIDICKS', an infectious anthem and bold statement that politics is failing us and we are left with a lack of choices which truly represent our values and needs. ‘Wooha! (speak easyyy)’ is upbeat and fun, ‘Puppet’ is the band at their most melodic and ‘Chelsea Smile’ is fast and dark with post-punk influences, The EP closer is new single ‘Nothing’s Gonna End Us Till The Aliens Do It’

Watch the videos to previous singles:

'Your Friends All Bore Me': https://youtu.be/VUBr1KTo0tA
'Wooha! (speak easyyy)' - https://youtu.be/Mw_UQ8QFw7M
'Chelsea Smile' - https://youtu.be/ltS1HX-hanE
'POLIDICKS' -  https://youtu.be/hA8i6nJyHfY

Upcoming live dates:

Jul 09: NL Dijikpop Festival
Aug 04: NL Flycatcher Festival

German headline tour:

Sep 14: DE Stuttgart JuHa West
Sep 15: DE Nürnberg Club Stereo
Sep 17: DE Berlin Badehaus
Sep 20: DE Düsseldorf Pitcher
Sep 21: DE Köln Stereo Wonderland
Sep 22: DE Münster Sputnik Café
Sep 23: DE Alfeld Alfeld Rockt Café
Oct 02: DE Hamburg Molotow Skybar  

PLAIINS are:
Chris Reardon - vocals / guitars
Tal Pinhas - bass / guitars 
David “Dizzy” Suhlrie - drums

PLAIINS online:

LinkTree Facebook Instagram

Track listing:

1. YFABM
2. Wooha! (speak easyyy)
3. POLIDICKS
4. Puppet
5. Chelsea Smile
6. Nothing's Gonna End Us Till The Aliens Do It

More information on PLAIINS:

PLAIINS hit you like a freight train - fast-paced songs that infect you with their fist-pumping, feet-stomping power. Founded in Hamburg by singer Chris shortly after his move there from London, the quartet have been drawing inspiration from the likes of Idles, QOTSA and Turnstile. 

In the short time since the release of their debut single 'The Wolf' in March 2022, Dizzy, Flo, Timon and Chris have already racked up over 250k streams on Spotify alone and caught the attention of industry players and fans alike. Alongside radio airplay on stations in Germany and internationally, they were featured extensively in the BBC Introducing programme as well as on BBC Radio 1. 

With their most recent singles 'Wooha! (Speak Easyyy)' and 'Your Friends All Bore Me' they are showing themselves as a multi-facetted rock outift. Building the anticipation for their sophomore Puppet EP coming summer this year, they are ready to make the sweat drip off the walls and infect the crowds all over with their crazy energy on their big headline tour in September ’23.

UK alt-rock unit The Fever Kings have shared their new single 'Ain't Gonna Say A Word'. With it comes a self-produced music video showing the true side of the band, in various intimate settings.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ClEQPdrWPX4

Stream the song here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thefeverkings/aint-gonna-say-a-word

The Fever Kings' debut single 'Drown', released 7th April, served as an introduction for this brand new band to the UK alternative rock scene. The track has most notably received support from Primordial Radio, Total Rock Radio, The Moshville Times and Distorted Sound so far. Second single 'Resist' followed on 12th May, and was further supported by some of the aforementioned outlets.
 

On 'Ain't Gonna Say A Word', the band comment: "This song is about the dreams you have as a child, and how we are often directed away from that path to instead get a "normal" job and contribute towards society in the standard way.

"We are all individual and people should be allowed to express themselves, but we are often discouraged from doing things, such as following the arts.

"The song is about being rebellious towards anything that is trying to steer you away from doing what you love, so that you're able to follow your passion and really make your dreams come true - or at least do a damn good job at trying!"

Hailing from the North East of England, alternative rock four-piece The Fever Kings were born out of the brutal COVID lockdowns, and the burning desire that Jack, Chris, Alex and Thomas felt to get back to music after long months of social hibernation. Since January 2022, the band have been writing music to serve the soul, carrying influences from Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Jimmy Eat World and Lifehouse through their tasteful sense of melody, and their incredibly dynamic energy.

With just a handful of shows under their belt, the quartet have seen a phenomenal response to their music. After selling out their debut live performance, The Fever Kings have truly created a buzz around the North East. 2023 will see the band releasing their first singles and touring the UK in support.

Catch the band live:

Jun 23: Leeds Hyde Park Book Club
Jun 28: Stockton NE Volume Bar
Jun 30: Newcastle Little Buildings
Aug 15: Newcastle Bobiks
Sep 02: Newcastle Mindfest at The Cluny

Additional UK dates to be announced.

The Fever Kings are:

Jack Songer - Guitar, vocals 
Thomas Myerscough - Keys 
Alex Brown - Bass 
Chris Gilks - Drums 

For more:
https://www.thefeverkings.com
https://www.facebook.com/thefeverkings 
https://www.instagram.com/thefeverkingsofficial

Misery Loves Company, a brand new Bristol-based multi-venue festival promoted by TEG Live Europe, has announced its second wave of bands, including stage headliners Heriot (The Lanes), Fearless Vampire Killers (Rough Trade), and The Hara (co-headline with InMe at The Station). Held on 30th September, the event with diversity and inclusivity at its core promises to be a major highlight in the 2023 festival calendar and in the South West of the UK.

Full second wave announcement includes some of the hottest new bands around and established heavy-hitters: Adharma, Cody Frost, Exit Child, Blacklist, Graphic Nature, From Inside, Gracious Hope, South Arcade, Lake Malice, Knife Bride, Raiders, SAFIRE, Split Chain, Witch Fever, Black Foxxes, The Xcerts, Bex, The Menstrual Cramps.

They join the already-announced headliners Twin Atlantic and Yonaka, alongside: Kid Bookie, Mimi Barks, Pengshui, InVisions, TheCityIsOurs, Vexed, Love Is Noise, Lizzy Farrall, InMe, RXPTRS, Gurl, Kite Thief, Immerse and Lozeak.

Raising awareness around mental health issues is a major part of Misery Loves Company's ethos. The event has proudly partnered with Heads Above The Waves, a non-profit that raises awareness of depression and self-harm in young people.

Improving diversity and tackling gender equality in the music industry is also part of Misery Loves Company's mission, and they are proud to announce that 50% of the acts on the line-up will include female and/or non-binary members.

General admission tickets cost £45, onsale from here: http://miserylovescompanyfestival.co.uk
There is a VIP option which includes a limited edition lanyard and queue jump for £60.
After party tickets are £10.

Festival promoter Ian Chadderton commented: "The Bristol alternative scene means the world to me. It accepted me with open arms and everything I do is a testament to how I’ve grown over the last decade whilst immersing myself within this wonderful city. This festival is a chance for me to show the world why I fell in love with Bristol and a chance for me to give something back to the place that gave me everything.

"An important part of the ethos of the festival is for mental health awareness, diversity and inclusivity.  We have partnered with an incredible organisation called Heads Above The Waves, who are a non-profit that raises awareness of depression and self-harm in young people. They promote positive, healthy coping mechanisms and remind people that they are not alone. We are also striving to promote gender equality which is at the heart of our event, with 50% of the acts having female and/or non-binary members.

"MLC23 will have an incredible line-up of some of the UK’s most exciting bands crossing all genres from alt-pop to metalcore and I’m so excited to announce stage headliners Heriot, Fearless Vampire Killers, and The Hara, joining main headliners Twin Atlantic and Yonaka who will both be playing full headline sets at our main stage at SWX.

"We have huge plans for Misery Loves Company and in the coming years we want to establish ourselves as a major festival in the UK, where we bring the biggest rock and alternative artists from across the world to Bristol."

Misery Loves Company online:
Website - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter

More Information on TEG Europe:
TEG Europe is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing, digital and data company which sits at the heart of the live event experience for millions of fans. TEG bring thousands of live events to fans, sells 30 million tickets at some of the world’s most iconic venues, welcomes two million fans to its own venues, and connects hundreds of entertainment and brand partners to new audiences each year. TEG operates more than 30 brands in 40 countries on six continents.

Photo Credit: Frank Dursthoff

Metalcore heavyweights Any Given Day have released a video for their brand new single 'Get That Done', out now via Arising Empire.

Check out the video for 'Get That Done' here: https://youtu.be/WlAO1dUjxcI

Stream/purchase 'Get That Done' here: https://arisingempire.com/anygivenday

Guitarist/producer Andy Posdziech comments:

"'Get That Done' is more than a song - it's our anthem, echoing our unity, determination, and hunger for greatness. From our very first show, it has been our battle cry, propelling us forward on every stage and journey. It reminds us that we have the power to overcome any obstacle, to leave our mark upon the world, and to ignite the fire within others. Together, we are an unstoppable force! So, let the world hear our anthem and join us as we rise to GET THAT DONE."

Formed in 2012, Any Given Day ignited interest with their 2014 debut My Longest Way Home (Official German Album Charts: #28). They continued to prove they were more than just an internet phenomenon with 2016’s Everlasting (Official German Album Charts: #14). The band went on to share stages of every size with the likes of Caliban, Bury Tomorrow, Trivium, and Suicide Silence, receiving euphoric reactions and rapidly growing their fanbase. 

On their 2019 full-length Overpower (Official German Album Charts: #19), Any Given Day perfected their unique blend of unruly brutality, compelling melodies and unbelievable catchiness. Surrounded by the great musicianship of his fellow band mates, one-of-a-kind vocalist Dennis Diehl handles both growls and clean vocals, putting many others to shame with his distinct, epic vocal lines. The album is packed with pummelling, in-your-face modern metal and epic arcs of suspense, all wrapped up in an uplifting message.

Stream/purchase Overpower here: https://AnyGivenDay.lnk.to/Overpower

Any Given Day are:
Dennis Diehl | Vocals
Andy Posdziech | Guitar
Dennis Ter Schmitten | Guitar
Michael Golinski | Bass
Leon Stiller | Drums

For more information: 
http://www.instagram.com/anygivenday
https://www.tiktok.com/@anygivendayofficial
http://www.facebook.com/anyxgivenxday
https://twitter.com/anyxgivenxday
https://anygivenday.eu

Photo Credit: Mikael Hultén

New Swedish rock trio The Gems present their stunning debut single 'Like A Phoenix'. The band consisting of three ex-Thundermother members - vocalist Guernica Mancini, drummer Emlee Johansson and guitarist/bassist Mona Lindgren - rise from the ashes with a powerful music video, edited by Johansson. 

Watch the video to 'Like A Phoenix' here: https://youtu.be/HdoM3cXEYk8

The Gems comment: ”This song is all about getting up when you've been pushed down, not letting the negative words of others define you. Rise like a phoenix - the main focus is to empower and give you the motivation to never give up. The video is about the "rebirth" of us as a band and how we, through fire, have become something much stronger and fearless. We felt it was the perfect first single on our new journey as The Gems, and we absolutely love the song!!”

Currently finishing production on their debut album, The Gems are already performing live internationally. Next Wednesday, 21st June, fans will have the chance to catch The Gems’ energetic rock’n’roll show for the first time in Germany, when the band headlines Kieler Woche. 

Make sure to stay tuned for more news.
 
The Gems are:
Guernica Mancini – Vocals 
Emlee Johansson – Drums 
Mona Lindgren – Guitar, Bass

The Gems online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK

Photo Credit: Claudio Marino

Reigning as one of the most controversial and musically brilliant bands in extreme metal, iconic Swedish metal band Shining has always matchlessly mastered the tightrope act between the edges of genius and madness. Loved and feared alike since breaking into the scene in the late 90s, mainman Niklas Kvarforth is now ready to release his most recent masterpiece of depressive bleakness and never ending misery that reflects his musical genius and eccentric nature with every tune. The self-titled eleventh studio album and Napalm Records debut will be released on 15 September 2023.

Check out the single 'Allt För Döden’ here: https://youtu.be/FeENVJJcX3w

Pre-order Shining here: https://napalmrecords.com/shining

The new offering proves Shining as even darker and more brutal than before – a downward journey in stereo that will drown the world in a mesmerising, inescapable darkness. Kvarforth roots his main musical influences in black metal, but does not stick to a single genre alone. Shining incomparably combines influences from various far-reaching genres such as classical music, jazz and progressive rock, conjuring grim moods, aching wounds and deep emptiness.
 
Along with unveiling the new studio album comes the torturing, intense first single, 'Allt För Döden'. The song turns Kvarforth’s inner demons, pain and desperation inside out once more, while delivering a stylistic variety that showcases how Shining never fails in surprising their devotees. Embodying provocation since the band’s very beginnings, it’s no surprise that 'Allt För Döden' is underlined by an official video full of blood, violence and destruction.

Comments Niklas Kvarforth on the new single: 'Allt För Döden’ is a lengthy homage to death that will possess your soul during the very first spin!”

The sinister, lurking album opener 'Avsändare Okänd' counts as one of the most vicious and brutal songs in the band’s history. Next track 'Snart Är Dem Alla Borta' starts with a hauntingly mellow intro before progressing into aggression. The first single and homage to Death, 'Allt För Döden', is a well-designed nightmare cut from the pitch-black horrors of Shining, and according to the band, is drenched in an instantly recognisable sound that has been perfected over the last three decades, and that has become their trademark today. Fourth track 'Fidelis Ad Mortem' showcases progressive rock influences that are present on several tracks featured on Shining. Instrumental piano piece 'Åttahundratjugo' calms the atmosphere down, before closing track 'Den Permanenta Sömnen Kallar' shakes the listener by instantly kicking off in black metal style from its first seconds. 
 
Niklas Kvarforth on the new album:
“This is our self-titled, eleventh studio album, and it is drenched in an instantly recognisable sound which has been perfected over the last three decades, and that, today, has become the trademark of the band."

Shining is a hauntingly captivating and skilful album that features a unique metal sound in true Shining manner, serving the very best of black metal creatively combined with several other influences. The band has sparked a fiery interest with all of their previous offerings, and it is certain that their ruthless upcoming album will exceed all expectations.

Shining are:
Niklas Kvarforth – Vocals
Charles Hedger – Guitar
Nicolas Barker – Drums
Peter Huss – Guitar
Alex Friberg – Bass
Tuomas Tahvahnainen – Noise and Discomfort

Shining online:
Official Website || Bandcamp || Instagram || Napalm

Shining Tracklisting

1. Avsändare Okänd
2. Snart Är Dom Alla Borta
3. Allt För Döden
4. Fidelis Ad Mortem (feat. Andy La Rocque)
5. Åttahundratjugo
6. Den Permanenta Sömnen Kallar

UK Tech-Fest has announced Loathe as Friday headliners, and the late addition of Conjurer, completing the line up for the 10th edition. Workshops and after parties on the Strandberg Guitars Stage have also been announced.  UK Tech Fest 2023 - the last of its kind - takes place at the Newark Showground on 29th June - 3rd July 2023. 
 

After parties:

Thursday: Zebedy, De'Lour, Maziac
Fri: Grief Ritual, Pravitas, Vast Slug
Sat: Blight Town, Lost In Lavender Town, Super Jam
Sun: The Djentlemen (Mixed Covers Set by Anima Tempo), Seething Akira, Techeoke

Workshops:

Friday

1:15pm – Harrison White: Navigating Sobriety in the Music Industry
2:15pm – To Obey A Tyrant: Brandon Singleton - Vocal Master Class
3:15pm – Industry Insights: Unearthed Music  - Q&A
4:15pm – Milk & Two Shuggahs: Meshuggah - Guitar Master Class
5:15pm – Milk & Two Shuggahs: Meshuggah - Drum Master Class

Saturday

1:15pm – Hold Tight: Press Relations with James Monteith - Q&A
2:15pm – Jake Ten: Music Videography - Q&A
3:15pm – Lost In Lavender Town: Alex Jardine – Drum Master Class
4:15pm – Industry Insights: The Hairy Dog – Venue Management
5:15pm – Arcaeon: Song Writing – Master Class

Sunday

1:15pm - Dr Waifung Tsang: Music as Medicine - Onaya Science Q&A
2:15pm – Lost In Lavender Town: Prog Metal Nerds  – Guitar Master Class
3:15pm – Meyrick De La Fuente : Floodgate Audio Modern Metal Producer – Q&A
4:15pm – Aristides Guitars: Product Demo – Q&A
5:15pm – Standberg Guitars: Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry – Master Class / Q&A / Per VS Tech-Fest Guitar Battle

This year will be the last chance to experience UK Tech-Fest as a 4-day camping festival, so it's a must for any passionate festivalgoer's calendar this summer. More details and full statement from the festival can be found HERE.

Tickets are priced at £89.99 + £20 camping, and can be purchased here: http://uktechfest.gigantic.com/
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3150546951853429

2023 sponsors and partners:
Pins & Knuckles Merchandise - https://www.pinsandknucklesmerch.com
Strandberg - https://strandbergguitars.com
Aristides - https://aristidesinstruments.com
Hold Tight - https://holdtight.co
Loki Films - https://www.facebook.com/LokiFilms
JWA Creations - https://www.facebook.com/JWACreations2016
D'Addario / Evans / Promark - https://www.daddario.com/
Moomin Merchandise - https://www.moomin-merchandise.com/
Lux CBD - https://thisisluxcbd.com
Capsaarx - https://capsaarx.com

UK Tech-Fest online:
https://uktechfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/uktechfest

About UK Tech-Fest:

Following the huge success of the first UK Tech-Fest selling out in 2012, the festival went outdoors in 2013 hosting headliners Scar Symmetry, Veil Of Maya and TesseracT. 2014 saw UK Tech-Fest move to the prestigious Newark Showground hosting Sikth's second show after their reunion, and the following year UK Tech-Fest 2015 hosted an exclusive UK appearance from Decapitated. UK Tech-Fest 2016 - The Fifth Anniversary - was a milestone in this festival's career, by far their biggest and best edition to date hosting Animals As Leaders and exclusive appearances from Between The Buried And Me and Protest The Hero. UK Tech-Fest 2017 had its heaviest line-up to date, 2018 had its largest ever attendance and in 2019 solidified its reputation as the UK's most forward-thinking metal festival. 2022 saw the festival's triumphant return after the COVID19 pandemic, headlined by Scar Symmetry, The Ocean and God is an Astronaut, confirming UK Tech-Fest as one of the most important events in the UK calendar.

2023 line up in full:

Chelsea Grin
Born Of Osiris
Loathe
Aborted UK Exclusive
Conjurer
Oceans Ate Alaska
Kublai Khan TX
Hacktivist
Invisions
Exist Immortal
Heriot
Paledusk
Vexed
Of Virtue
Harbinger
Bound In Fear
Graphic Nature
She Must Burn
Defences
Anima Tempo
The Five Hundred
Cage Fight
Crepitation
Hundred Year Old Man
Monasteries
Sworn Amongst
In Fear
Despite Exile
Armed For Apocalypse
Mastiff
Where Oceans Burn
Godeater
Black Coast
Arcaeon
Creak
The Cartographer
Pulse
Forlorn
Azure
On Hollow Ground
Blind Summit
Basement Torture Killings
The Human Veil
Rosenbridge
In Retrospect
Shell Beach
Milk & Two Shuggahs
Starved
From Eden To Exile
Indevth
Glass Grave
Chaos Sequence
Karmanjakah
Netherhall
Draconian Reign
To Obey A Tyrant
Akkadian
The Parallax Method
Cavekiller
Glower
From Her Ashes
Lost To Light
Swarm6ix
Itself Timeless