After six years since their last headliner, Make Them Suffer returned to London to deliver a headline show that fans won’t soon forget. Some may have been lucky enough to catch them late last year supporting Bury Tomorrow at the Roundhouse, but this time they came back to make a statement, with a sold-out show that showcased their intricate and creative fusion of deathcore and metalcore.
Kicking off the night strong was It Not For Me, hailing from Harrisburg, PA, and making their debut on a London stage. This four-piece had no trouble warming up the crowd, proving why they’re making waves in the modern metalcore scene. The audience sang along loudly to their TikTok-discovered hit, “Fell Me Now”, which blended a beautiful melody with powerful grit.
Conjurer flipped the atmosphere on its head by bringing an unapologetic wave of sludge metal that opened up a whole new dimension of dark, suffocating sound. Bassist Conor Marshall dominated centre stage with his relentless hair-whipping and intricate tempo shifts, multi-tasking at its finest. Their performance was nothing short of immersive: dense layers of distortion, unrelenting rhythms, and raw emotion poured from the stage like a storm.
The main support of the night came in the form of the unforgettable Resolve, a powerhouse French quartet who made an entrance to remember. As the haunting notes of Edith Piaf’s “Non, je ne regrette rien” echoed through the venue, anticipation built, then exploded when the band stormed the stage. They launched straight into “Human”, igniting the crowd with such intensity that the first crowd surfer of the night was airborne within minutes, quickly intercepted by venue security. The synergy between crushing heaviness and emotive clarity made their set feel like a carefully controlled detonation, calculated chaos wrapped in melody. It was a performance that didn’t just support the night’s headliner, it elevated the entire experience.
With the openers finished and the venue at full capacity, it was finally time for Make Them Suffer to take the stage. The pioneering deathcore/metalcore outfit erupted into action, unleashing a tidal wave of sound that hit with both ferocity and precision. From the first note, the band commanded every inch of the room, igniting a sea of movement across the crowd as mosh pits opened and fans surged forward in raw anticipation.
They performed fan favourites such as “Ghost of Me” and “Ether”, delivering each with surgical intensity and emotional weight. Frontman Sean Harmanis gave a commanding vocal performance, shifting seamlessly between demonic growls and moments of spoken connection that brought the crowd closer. Meanwhile, Alex Reade’s ethereal cleans and synth work added a whole new layer of emotional depth, clear proof that the band’s latest chapter is as refined as it is ruthless.
Make Them Suffer didn’t just perform, they unleashed an experience. With every track, they reminded the London audience why they’ve remained a force in the heavy music scene for over 15 years. Their ability to evolve with the genre while staying true to their roots proves that their forward-thinking approach continues to set them apart.