Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Richmond, VA must be seriously fucking depressing, cos it’s a proper breeding ground for some of the rawest Stateside hardcore around. Ultimate Disaster kick down the door with classic d-beat boots: buzzsaw stompers powered by world-crushing rage, sitting unpretty next to Sweet Fantasy’s pogo-friendly eggy power-core. Righteous rager FFO: Discharge, Disclose, Disaster, Destruct, Deathcharge (all the Ds), Gimic."
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A gig held at The Golden Lion on Thursday 19th February. The event starts at 19:45.
Shitty Futures Presents
ULTIMATE DISASTER (Richmond, Virginia)
Hardcore punk in its most primal, stripped down and rawest form; channeling the ferocity and focused chaos of forbearers such as Discharge, Varukers, Disclose, et al; a stark reminder that straightforward, earsplitting cries of frustration and dissent remain vital as ever in this era of despair, as there are more reasons than ever to fight back.
https://ultimatedisaster.bandcamp.com/music
SWEET FANTASY (Shrewsbury)
More manic punk from Shrewsbury, check out their demo now!
https://sweetfantasy.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2025
MORTAL FILTH
Brand new Swedish death metal influenced band featuring members of Urine Mask & Cryptbreaker - First gig!!
Thursday 19th February 2026
At The Golden Lion, Gloucester Rd, Bristol
Doors 7.30pm
18+ gig
£10adv via Headfirst/in person from Specialist Subject Records
More on the door.
Entry requirements: 18+
ULTIMATE DISASTER (Richmond, Virginia)
Hardcore punk in its most primal, stripped down and rawest form; channeling the ferocity and focused chaos of forbearers such as Discharge, Varukers, Disclose, et al; a stark reminder that straightforward, earsplitting cries of frustration and dissent remain vital as ever in this era of despair, as there are more reasons than ever to fight back.
https://ultimatedisaster.bandcamp.com/music
SWEET FANTASY (Shrewsbury)
More manic punk from Shrewsbury, check out their demo now!
https://sweetfantasy.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2025
MORTAL FILTH
Brand new Swedish death metal influenced band featuring members of Urine Mask & Cryptbreaker - First gig!!
Thursday 19th February 2026
At The Golden Lion, Gloucester Rd, Bristol
Doors 7.30pm
18+ gig
£10adv via Headfirst/in person from Specialist Subject Records
More on the door.
Entry requirements: 18+
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