Mental Cruelty
Wed 2 Dec · 19:00
Manchester Academy
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German deathcore outfit Mental Cruelty is set to bring their theatrical, blackened sound to Manchester Academy on Wednesday 2 December 2026, with support from Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment and Sun Eater. The five-piece, fronted by vocalist Lukas Nicolai, fuses crushing breakdowns with symphonic and folk elements, crafting a dense, atmospheric wall of sound. Their 2024 album *Zwielicht* draws on dark folklore and cinematic orchestration, a vision the band translates into a visceral live experience marked by guttural vocals and churning guitar work. The Manchester Academy’s standing-room configuration suits the intensity, with the low end of the PA system likely to amplify the sheer weight of the performance. Tickets are priced at £20.
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Frequently asked questions
Mental Cruelty takes place on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 19:00. The event runs until Thursday, 3 December 2026.
Mental Cruelty is held at Manchester Academy in Manchester (Manchester University Students Union, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PR, UK).
Tickets for Mental Cruelty are priced at £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Mental Cruelty is performing at Mental Cruelty.
Tickets for Mental Cruelty can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Mental Cruelty
🎤 Performer
Mental Cruelty is a German deathcore band formed in 2014 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. The band's lineup currently consists of vocalist Lukas Nicolai, guitarists Marvin Kessler and Nahuel Lozano, bassist Viktor Dick and drummer Jonathan Koltun. The band have released four studio albums with their latest being Zwielicht, released on 23 June 2023 through Century Media Records. They have also released one EP and one demo. Mental Cruelty are currently signed to Century Media Records.
About this event
German deathcore outfit Mental Cruelty is set to bring their theatrical, blackened sound to Manchester Academy on Wednesday 2 December 2026, with support from Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment and Sun Eater. The five-piece, fronted by vocalist Lukas Nicolai, fuses crushing breakdowns with symphonic and folk elements, crafting a dense, atmospheric wall of sound. Their 2024 album *Zwielicht* draws on dark folklore and cinematic orchestration, a vision the band translates into a visceral live experience marked by guttural vocals and churning guitar work. The Manchester Academy’s standing-room configuration suits the intensity, with the low end of the PA system likely to amplify the sheer weight of the performance. Tickets are priced at £20.
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📍 Venue
Manchester AcademyManchester University Students Union, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PR, UK
Hulme, Manchester
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When is Mental Cruelty?
Mental Cruelty takes place on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 19:00. The event runs until Thursday, 3 December 2026.
Where is Mental Cruelty taking place?
Mental Cruelty is held at Manchester Academy in Manchester (Manchester University Students Union, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PR, UK).
How much are tickets for Mental Cruelty?
Tickets for Mental Cruelty are priced at £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Who is performing at Mental Cruelty?
Mental Cruelty is performing at Mental Cruelty.
How do I get tickets for Mental Cruelty?
Tickets for Mental Cruelty can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£20
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