Ark at This & Foefest have announced their long awaited return to the Moor Beer Company in Bristol on the 24th January. This news comes in the waves of a new heavy line up so get those two steps and your moshing in check early in 2026. The show will be headlined by none other than Reading hardcore band Detriment who at the end of 2025 toured the UK with Negative Frame and played the Face Bar in their hometown for the Joshfest charity event.

2026 is getting hit early with this show, bolstering a line up of 9 bands! Including Chained Existence, Sanguine Rose, Benydrill, Peruvian Necktie, Concrete Jungle, Kulan Gath, Maelstrom & Stitched on top of Detriment.

Chained Existence
Following their debut EP release Nothin’ But Greed back in September ’25, Chained Existence are a vegan hardcore band who are based out of Bristol. They set out on another hometown show following their previous feature on Foefest’s Friday The 31st show in October supporting Ironed Out at Exchange, Bristol. Head down early and trust me you won’t be dissapointed by what you’ll see, these are a solid bunch of lads!

Sanguine Rose
Following their establishment in 2025 Essex Metalcore band Sanguine Rose join this line up in Bristol after having a solid few shows towards the end of the year. Including joining Bristol Thrashers Overpower supporting Doomsday at New Cross, London and most recently Essexmas Fest out in Southend supporting My Cross To Bare and their local community.

Benydrill
Plymouth heavy hardcore band Benydrill join this show following their demo The Sleepy Session which was released in March 2025. The new guys on the block have a few shows in waiting in early January and I’m sure you’ll be thoroughly suprised by what they bring.

Peruvian Necktie
What would a Foefest production be without Bristols very own Peruvian Necktie. Following their EP release for Traitors in early ’25 they have had a great year full of shows with too many to name. Well the one I will name is that I fortunately caught these guys and had a great chat with them at Joshfest back in November and what a set they put on. So throw some shapes, get those two steps because you’re in for a treat. Don’t be afraid to say hi to them, such lovely guys!

Concrete Jungle
Southampton Hardcore band Concrete Jungle also join this production. Releasing their debut EP Cause for Concern back in June through Betrayed By Life Records they have played with the likes of Overpower, Not Without Punishment & Higher Power. By Ark At This’ post they’ll be providing you with so much moshing music!

Kulan Gath
The heavy hardcore kings Kulan Gath also hailing out of Reading have had a busy year full of shows! Following their post a few days ago they’re out to make 2026 even bigger and better. Teasing a release for new music on the horizon and getting more shows in the calender. So make sure you catch them hear as you may get a taste of something new!

Maelstrom
South Wales hardcore band Maelstrom will be crossing the border to join this line up and give you something you and your friends can mosh out to! They released their promo back in the summer and their track Powermove is something I constantly groove too! They will also be playing in Middlesbrough and Birmingham early in the year and are due to release their debut LP in 2026 so stay tuned.

Keep your eyes pealed on the blog for our interview with them in the upcoming weeks!

Stitched
Stitched bring their dark and groovy style out of the Black Country and into Bristol. They have had a solid 2025 with shows across the UK and even heading over to Finland and have a string of shows across Wolverhampton, Derby & Birmingham before they hit up Bristol this January. Heading out there early to show you what they’ve got!

Headliners for the show come out of the Reading Hardcore scene, that is of course Detriment!

Hailing out of the Reading Hardcore scene these guys have had a solid year which included the release of their latest EP Life In Sheer Terror playing their hometown charity event Joshfest, Burn It Down Fest and heading out on tour with Negative Frame. Detriment went out of 2025 with a bang playing Blondies New Years Eve party.

I’m 100% certain we’ll be seeing more new bits from these guys in 2026 and they’re always out for a good time! You don’t want to miss this show.

This line up is fully stacked with solid artists and great groups of guys from across the area so if you’re around Bristol or down for making the trip make sure you hit up this show up. For the measely advance price of £8 for a show you can’t complain and don’t forget to represent Bristol Hardcore!

Tickets can be found in the link below: https://hdfst.uk/e138233

Until next time, I’ll catch you in the pit!

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