A gig held at Exchange on Tuesday 2nd December. The event starts at 19:30.
Bacchus Presents
A NIGHT OF METALCORE & POST-HARDCORE
held under. | www.instagram.com/heldunderband
Blending the intensity of modern metalcore with the chaotic energy of hardcore, rising Bristol stars 'held under.' bring their headline show to Exchange, fresh off the back of tours with Donuts Hole, Bearpit, Apathy and Monochrome. Held under bring uncompromising heaviness to Exchange.
Smiling Politely | www.instagram.com/smilingpolitelyuk
Cheltenham-based Smiling Politely play Bristol after a string of single releases, bringing a mixture of metalcore and post-hardcore, with a sprinkling of midwest emo.
Atlas Theory | www.instagram.com/atlastheoryuk
They are joined by Atlas Theory, an emotionally charged outfit from Wales who weave together post-hardcore, metalcore and emo. After featuring on BBC Radio One Introducing, as well as the lineups of a number of festivals throughout 2025, Atlas Theory are not one to miss.
RELOAD | www.instagram.com/reloadbandpage
Opening the night is RELOAD, a Somerset-based band that mixes grunge with nu-metal and has supported Benji Webbe (Skindred) and featured on numerous South West festivals throughout the year.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
A NIGHT OF METALCORE & POST-HARDCORE
held under. | www.instagram.com/heldunderband
Blending the intensity of modern metalcore with the chaotic energy of hardcore, rising Bristol stars 'held under.' bring their headline show to Exchange, fresh off the back of tours with Donuts Hole, Bearpit, Apathy and Monochrome. Held under bring uncompromising heaviness to Exchange.
Smiling Politely | www.instagram.com/smilingpolitelyuk
Cheltenham-based Smiling Politely play Bristol after a string of single releases, bringing a mixture of metalcore and post-hardcore, with a sprinkling of midwest emo.
Atlas Theory | www.instagram.com/atlastheoryuk
They are joined by Atlas Theory, an emotionally charged outfit from Wales who weave together post-hardcore, metalcore and emo. After featuring on BBC Radio One Introducing, as well as the lineups of a number of festivals throughout 2025, Atlas Theory are not one to miss.
RELOAD | www.instagram.com/reloadbandpage
Opening the night is RELOAD, a Somerset-based band that mixes grunge with nu-metal and has supported Benji Webbe (Skindred) and featured on numerous South West festivals throughout the year.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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