Categories: Live Reviews

Faces of Death Tour London, 2024

On october 30th, the Faces of Death Tour brought up the best of Deathcore to Scala, in London!

To The Grave

To the Grave took on the challenge of being the opening act on the Faces of Death tour, and they smashed it. Right from the start, they had the crowd jumping and moving—a job that’s no small task for an opener. Their intense energy and relentless sound set the tone for the night, delivering a musically tight performance and unapologetically powerful performance.

Frontman Dane came out on stage in an incredibly striking pig mask, a haunting visual that immediately caught the audience’s attention. This bold choice amplified the band’s message on animal rights and veganism, as seen in their album Everyone’s a Murderer. The mask served as a chilling reminder of the issues they advocate for, making their music resonate on a deeper, more impactful level.

To The grave Setlist

Venue: Scala, London

Set:

  1. DxE or Die
  2. Vegan Day of Violence
  3. Burn Your Local Butcher
  4. Dead Wrong
  5. Set Yourself on Fire (In Public)
  6. A Body For a Body
  7. Terrormilitary
  8. Made in Aus

Varials

Varials followed with a fierce set, and their lead singer’s standout hair added to their stage presence. Although I missed Heart of a Coward’s performance due to a chance to interview the members of To the Grave, the word was they kept the energy high and prepared the crowd for the night’s climax.

Varials Setlist

Venue: Scala, London

Set:

  1. South of One
  2. Anything to Numb

Signs of the Swarm

The main act, Signs of the Swarm, took the stage and delivered a crushing, dark performance that left the room buzzing with adrenaline. Their sound was relentless, with brutal breakdowns and intense growls that had fans headbanging, moshing, and even crowd-surfing with uncontainable energy. Signs of the Swarm brought a powerful close to the evening, proving why they’re a standout in the deathcore scene.

Signs of the Swarm Setlist

Venue: Scala, London

Set:

  1. Amongst the Low & Empty
  2. Tower of Torsos
  3. Pray for Death
  4. Borrowed Time
  5. Between Fire & Stone
  6. Shackles Like Talons
  7. DREAMKILLER
  8. The Witch Beckons
  9. Echelon
  10. Faces Without Names
  11. Malady
  12. IWONTLETYOUDIE

But it was To the Grave’s commanding presence set the night on fire, showing they’re more than just an opening band. They’re a force with a message and here to make waves.

Chelsea Savage

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