WAR SHEPHERD (Plymouth, UK) forge a modern strain of melodic death metal built on towering hooks, sweeping orchestration, and a strong sense of narrative. Drawing inspiration from Arch Enemy, In Flames, Insomnium, and Dark Tranquillity, the band blend driving riffs with epic symphonic soundscapes to create a sound that feels both contemporary and nostalgic. They are bringing their high energy and intensity show to Suburbia Southampton alongside some of the very best that the Southwest has to offer!

DEATH BRIGADE (Bridgewater, UK) bring their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal from the Trenches of Somerset. Telling grim dark tales inspired by the world of Trench Crusade, they have gone from their first ever live show in January 2026 to playing Bloodstock Open Air 2026 after winning Metal 2 The Masses Somerset. For fans of Kanonenfieber, Belphegor, Rotting Christ, Emperor, Bolt Thrower and more.

NIHILITH (Southampton UK) is an extreme metal band from Southampton, UK. The band’s abstruse style mostly draws from technical death metal and black metal, while also inspired by most metal subgenres and beyond. Nihilith has gigged across most of the UK South, sharing the stage with established acts such as Gorgon Vomit and Infected Dead. The band’s debut album is planned for 2027. For fans of: Psycroptic, Gorguts, Meshuggah.

SHADOW OF ICARUS (Bristol, UK) are a prog metal band hailing from Bristol, combining tight grooves with catchy hooks. For fans of Trivium, Twelve Foot Ninja and anything in between.

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