Bone crushingly slow sludge meets melodically infused death metal.
Godwithout are a four-piece Sludge/Death Metal from Suffolk, established 2025. They fuse their mix of influences from bands like Acid Bath, Crowbar and Dystopia, through to pure modern death metal with bands like 200 Stab Wounds and Sanguisugabogg.
War Bastard are a Brutal Death Metal from Essex, established 2024. They are a four-piece BDM band inspired by the early 90s pioneers of death metal. FFO Suffocation, Pyrexia, Deeds of Flesh, Defeated Sanity.
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Time: 7.30pm - 11pm
Venue: The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Support: The Frestonians / Monkey Foot Down / Christ Asker
Tickets: £5+bf
Age Restrictions: 14+ (14- 17s must be accompanied by an adult)Accessibility: There is step-free access into the venue and the bar / accessible toilet / venue are all on one floor. For further information, please email info@brightenthecorners.co.uk so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
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A powerhouse singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Norfolk, Lara has become a staple of the local alt rock scene. Fresh from stages like Latitude and First Light, she delivers an energetic fusion of alt-rock, indie, and pop-punk with her full band.
Ipswich duo The Frestonians (Peter and Wendy) blend punk energy with indie rock and new wave. Following award nominations from NMG and Radio Wigwam, the band has enjoyed a massive 2025 with heavy radio rotation for their string of successful new singles.
Monkey Foot Down are a newly formed band in Colchester. This guitar-and-drum duo features Gus and Deborah (ex-And I Meet You in Churches). Expect a raw, heavy wall of sound spanning punk, rock, and grunge.
Chris Asker The Askernbury festival organiser and Ipswich’s own "anti-punk hero" kicks off the night. He starts the evening with his signature acoustic singer-songwriter set.