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Bolton Heavy Metal Concerts

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Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester at SOUP

Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

Saturday 18th April

6:00pm - 11:00pm

SOUP, Manchester

Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Launch show for Descension into Despair, Disgracing's debut EP Supported by Gorge from Italy and Hacked Up

Midland Railway + Forest Fawn +Veneer+Pushing Embers+Harley Rose at Fuel Café Bar

Midland Railway + Forest Fawn +Veneer+Pushing Embers+Harley Rose

Saturday 25th April

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Midland Railway + Forest Fawn +Veneer+Pushing Embers+Harley Rose

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Live sets from Midland Railway, Forest Fawn, Veneer, Pushing Embers, and Harley Rose, at South Manchester's best small, intimate venue.

Shimmer Fest 2026 at The Grafton Arms

Shimmer Fest 2026

Sunday 26th April

3:30pm - 11:30pm

The Grafton Arms, Manchester

Shimmer Fest 2026

The Grafton Arms, Manchester

Shimmer Fest 2026 All Proceeds to the Music Venue Trust Alternative Day Festival on the 26th of April at the Grafton Arms

Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others at Aatma Manchester

Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others

Saturday 9th May

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Aatma Manchester

Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others

Aatma Manchester

Putrid Promotions first show! a night of BDM, Grind and Slam. Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot, Dawn of Animosity, Erectomy and Asbestosis.

Battle of the Slams at Star And Garter

Battle of the Slams

Sunday 10th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

Battle of the Slams

Star And Garter, Manchester

8 bands battle it out over 2 shows for a chance to perform at Offal Fest 2026 Both shows are non-profit and completely for the scene!

Putrid Pile - Manchester at SOUP

Putrid Pile - Manchester

Saturday 16th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

SOUP, Manchester

Putrid Pile - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible

Chorlton Green Gathering at St Clements Parish Church

Chorlton Green Gathering

Saturday 16th May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

St Clements Parish Church, Chorlton

Chorlton Green Gathering

St Clements Parish Church, Chorlton

A celebration of climate justice and action in the Chorlton community.

Opal In Sky at Rebellion Manchester.

Monday 18th May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

Rebellion Manchester.

Opal In Sky continue their tour in Manchester with support from Give 'Em Blood

Death Metal Violence - Manchester at Star And Garter

Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence Tour hits Manchester at The Star & Garter Featuring Dysentery, .357 Homicide, Anhedonia & Capital Punishment

Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale at Empire Rochdale

Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Nirvanh. Nirvana tribute live at Empire Rochdale! Feel the grunge, hear the hits, and experience the raw energy of a legendary band.

Wait and Bleed - Nu Metal Night (Manchester) at The Deaf Institute

Wait and Bleed - Nu Metal Night (Manchester)

Saturday 30th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Wait and Bleed - Nu Metal Night (Manchester)

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Calling all Maggots, join us for a night of Nu Metal anthems!

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Thursday 4th June

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed Presents ACID REIGN Support from Enquire Within & more TBA

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Damnation 2026 at BEC Arena

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

Offal Fest 2026 at The Bread Shed

Offal Fest 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Offal Fest 2026

The Bread Shed, Manchester

A 3 day Brutal Death Metal, Grind & Slam festival Featuring massive international bands and underground UK talent By the scene, for the scene

Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester at SOUP

Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

Saturday 18th April

6:00pm - 11:00pm

SOUP, Manchester

Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Launch show for Descension into Despair, Disgracing's debut EP Supported by Gorge from Italy and Hacked Up

Putrid Pile - Manchester at SOUP

Putrid Pile - Manchester

Saturday 16th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

SOUP, Manchester

Putrid Pile - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible

Death Metal Violence - Manchester at Star And Garter

Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence Tour hits Manchester at The Star & Garter Featuring Dysentery, .357 Homicide, Anhedonia & Capital Punishment

Gutalax - Manchester at The Bread Shed

Gutalax - Manchester

Saturday 19th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Gutalax - Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings & Coprocephalic Mutation at The Bread Shed

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Thursday 4th June

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

ACID REIGN & support - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed Presents ACID REIGN Support from Enquire Within & more TBA

HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Saturday 10th October

5:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH. Support TBC

Opal In Sky at Rebellion Manchester.

Monday 18th May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

Rebellion Manchester.

Opal In Sky continue their tour in Manchester with support from Give 'Em Blood

TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party at Rebellion Manchester.

TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Thursday 20th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Rebellion Manchester.

Stigmata Presents The Official Infest Warm Up Party on Thursday, 20th August 2026 at Rebellion Manchester.

Codex Gigax: Cut Throat City Northern Exclusive Show at The Star And Garter Manchester

Codex Gigax: Cut Throat City Northern Exclusive Show

Sunday 21st June

1:00pm - 5:00pm

The Star And Garter Manchester

Codex Gigax: Cut Throat City Northern Exclusive Show

The Star And Garter Manchester

Brought to you by Show No Mercy, Codex Gigax come to the UK for the first time ever.

THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 21st August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Moving North & Anarchistic Undertones present THE FLATLINERS & A WILHELM SCREAM Punk rock/ melodic hardcore/ skate punk

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