MOB PROMO PROUDLY PRESENTS: ALT//Fest Vol IX
The 9th intalment of our annual micro-fest including:
HELL CAN WAIT | FRIDAY HEADLINER**
Hell Can Wait are a five-piece melodic hardcore band from Brighton/London,UK,emerging as one of the
leading voices in the new wave of UK hardcore. With a sound rooted in emotional intensity and blistering
aggression,the band has carved out a distinct identity through the irrelentless work ethic,cathartic live
shows, and deeply personal songwriting. Their debut album, Reaching The Point Where Pain Ends, released in August 2024 via Best Life Records,
Genet Records ,and Our Pride Records ,marked a significant moment in the resurgence of UK melodic
hardcore.The record explores themes of grief, growth, and healing, resonating strongly with fans and critics
alike. Its raw honesty and dynamic instrumentation cemented Hell Can Wait’s place in the scene,garnering
attention both at home and across Europe.
LASTELLE | SATURDAY HEADLINER**
LASTELLE are a British Post-Hardcore band who deal with confronting the emotionally
uncomfortable. Writing about struggles with neurodivergence, loss, and expressing yourself their
sound has drawn comparisons with the likes of Holding Absence and Underoath.
The band are part of a new wave of UK metal/alternative acts that are fast finding their audience
both domestically and internationally. Having previously shared the stage with fellow Brits and
alternative scene flag bearers such as Holding Absence, Caskets, As Everything Unfolds,
etc both here in the UK and overseas. The band are quickly establishing themselves as ones to
follow by both fans and their peers alike. Forming in September 2018 the 5-piece have released three EPs, 2018’s "Harrow" & 2021’s
"Delicate", and most recently “Exist vol. i” in late 2024, receiving both national airplay on BBC
Radio 1 and internationally. The band are set for another landmark year in 2025 with the
announcement of their performance at this year's Download Festival as well as new music with
the upcoming release of “Exist vol. ii”.
LONESOME | Cathartic Post Rock from Peterborough/Cambridge, UK
DE'LOUR | 5 piece band from South Wales playing nothing but sad.
CHVPTERS | Pop Metal from Brighton, UK
THESE FIVE YEARS | Melodic Pop Punk from Cardiff, UK
AKUMA | Modern Metal from South Wales, UK
FALSE LOVE | Sad Boys from South Wales, UK
ATLAS THEORY | South Wales Post Hardcore