Out of nowhere! It was announced yesterday that NYC hardcore legends Madball will be returning to the UK at the end of March headlining the Rebellion Tour through M.A.D. Tourbooking.

Madball will be joined by 3 support artists on this tour and will hit up 6 shows across the UK featuring locations such as Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Sunderland, Stoke & London.

The previous Rebellion tour last year hit up multiple EU destinations and featured some special artists in Speed, Guilt Trip, Death Before Dishonor and Lies.

So…who’s joining them this March in the UK?

Hailing from the BN1 in Brighton Tempers Fray had a solid 2025, supporting TRC at The Dome for their 20th anniversary, being a part of the BN1 x LBU weekender at Daltons in Brighton and hitting up Europe in the autumn.

Tempers Fray already have a stacked 2026 on the horizon. With appearances at Foefest announced, supporting Knuckledust’s 30th anniversary and Last Breath Fest to name a few and now this!

They released their studio album Return To The Earth back in 2023. After chatting to them back in September there might be some new music on the horizon so be sure to catch these guys early!

You can check out their interview with me via the link here.

Originally formed in Northern Ireland, Last Wishes took the UK Hardcore scene to a new place back in 2022 with their debut album Organized Hate working with the likes of Daze (US) and The Coming Strife (UK).

With this album they tried to drive influences from their upbringings and make it relatable to those who listen to it. Since this Last Wishes has featured on Pain of Truths track ‘Not Through Blood’ and released a few singles.

Last year they featured on line ups with Haywire out in Belfast through Belfast Hardcore Shows & Killing Time out in Camden Underworld.

Could we be lucky and get new material from the lads this year?

Starting out in the late 90’s in northern europe Born From Pain were one of the first in Europe to play the crossover style of metal/hardcore.

Hailing out of The Netherlands they have always kept the backbone of their sound intact; brutal grooves, murderous, fast riffing and a knack for the most aggressive breakdowns. They never gave in to trends that came and went in heavy music.

Born From Pain grew up in an environment filled with mid-80’s german thrash metal & NY hardcore/crossover amongst other influences. So if you’re into bands like Merauder, All Out War, Obituary, Testament and Agnostic Front then these guys are worth giving a listen to.

Tickets are already available for each show and tickets are averaging £30 each so be fast! Details for the Rebellion Tour UK venues can be seen below:

• 24.03 – Strange Brew, Bristol click here
• 25.03– The Asylum, Birmingham click here
• 26.03 – Rebellion, Manchester
• 27.03 – Independent, Sunderland click here
• 28.03 – The Underground, Stoke-On-Trent click here
• 29.03 – The Underworld, London click here

(each venue has different links to shows)

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

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