February Tour Preview: Top 10 UK Gigs To See This Month

Supports: Holy Fawn & Heriot
Where: Electric Ballroom, London
Price: £22

Every now and then a show appears where the perfect line-up aligns. With Rolo Tomassi, Holy Fawn and Heriot dropping three of the best releases in 2022, to see them perform on them perform on the same stage is a gift. With the Ballroom being one of London’s best sounding venues, each band’s powerful melodies, riffs and lyrics will be elevated. With all this combined, Rolo Tomassi’s headliner could be one of the best this year. [TICKETS]

Supports: TBA
Where: Cardiff, Manchester, Blackpool, Newcastle, London & Liverpool
Price: £5.50-11.25

After having to cancel their November tour, Tokky Horror are now back to bring their unhappy hardcore sound up and down the country. With last year seeing the release of bangers “Jazz Music” and “HAMMER 2 THE FACE“, each show is set to be a chaotic and absolute fucking ball. For those looking to have a bev and a shimmy, this is the headliner to get on in February. [TICKETS]

Supports: fakeyourdeath, Tribe of Ghosts, Pluto + TBA per show
Where: Bristol, Brighton, London, Leicester, Sheffield & Northwich
Price: Free

Resident favourites Forlorn are embarking on a headline tour following on from supporting the likes of Ithaca and Devil Sold His Soul last year. Coming into their own with recent tracks “Hold Me” and “The Weight Of It All“, now is the perfect time to see Forlorn. With each show being free and including talented acts such as fakeyourdeath on support, there is little excuse not to attend one of these shows.

Supports: Stiff Meds, Lost To Life, No Relief, Final Dose, Nothin’ But Enemies & Bloody Fury (Different per show)
Where: London & Leeds
Price: £10 (£12 OTD)

UK hardcore leaders Last Wishes are set for two February dates at Boom in Leeds and Engine Rooms in London before heading stateside on tour which includes a spot on LDB Fest. With Lost To Life travelling over from Dublin to support alongside some of the hardest acts in UKHC, this show is absolute steal.

Supports: Kynsy, Big Sleep & Wynona
Where: Manchester, Sheffield, Southampton, Bristol, London, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham & Belfast
Price: £11-15.50

Somebody’s Child has quickly established himself as a voice at the forefront of the new music scene in Ireland, since the singer-songwriter launched the project with a slew of indie-pop singles and Something EP. Newly signed to cult label Frenchkiss Records, Cian Godrey will release their debut EP on February 3rd, followed by a massive tour of the UK, Ireland and Europe to celebrate this release. [TICKETS]

Supports: Out of Love & Overpower
Where: Brighton, London, Norwich, Liverpool, Manchester, Newport & Leicester
Price: £5-9

Featured on our recent UK Hardcore playlist, Going Off seem a prospect to behold in the UK. Set for an array of shows on this tour, and more later in the year, Going Off will be bringing their intense sound to many audiences in 2022. With the UKHC scene going from strength to strength, now will be a good time to go and check out one of the best bands on the scene. [TICKETS]

Supports: TBA
Where: London, Weymouth, Cheltenham & Manchester
Price: £9

beauty school draw on a range of influences to craft their alternative emo sound that has caught the ear of the listeners in the UK. Based out of Leeds, the five-piece have performed along the likes of Static Dress. Along with them is their fellow Slam Dunk Records signees, Weatherstate. The punk unit dropped their sophomore record last, Never Better, and now taking it on the road across some of the UK’s favourite venues. [TICKETS]

Supports: Nasty, Cabal & Frozen Soul
Where: Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow & London
Price: £24-29

Those looking to get their deathcore fix in February will be more than content with the immense line-up that Dying Fetus are bringing to the UK. With new singles “Compulsion For Cruelty” and “Unbridled Fury” set to see their live debut. Joining them are Netherland’s finest in Cabal, Belgium’s Nasty and Texas death metal group Frozen Soul. [TICKETS]

Supports:
Where: London, Leeds, Manchester & Glasgow
Price: £11-28

After touring in the UK last year, Lil Mariko is back for more worshipping. The internet phenomenon rose to noterity with single “Where’s My Juul?” and further cemented herself with her debut self-titled. Quickly followed by “SIMP“, this along with many of her other songs such as “Catboys” get a room bouncing and make for one of the most unique live experience that can be found going at the moment. And her London date will be part of a club night, for those looking for a larger night out. [TICKETS]

Supports: Veil of Maya, Kassogtha, Mastiff
Where: Manchester, Nottingham, Glasgow, Wolverhampton, Bristol, Southhampton & London
Price: £20-27

Swedish metallers Avatar finally return to the UK on their long-awaited and much-delayed tour, with main support from US djent veterans Veil of Maya. With both the headliner and the support having new material on the way, there’s no better time to get on down to your nearest venue and see these world-class acts shred. [TICKETS]