The Five Hundred - Leeds

Hammerdown All In Presents...

The Five Hundred with support from Asleep at the Helm, Divided By Design and Surya

The Five Hundred:

The Five Hundred, a formidable force in the British heavy metal scene, hail from the industrial heartland of Nottingham. Emerging in the early 2010s, the band quickly established themselves with a sound that blends the brutal intensity of metalcore with the intricate ferocity of djent and progressive metal. Their name, a symbol of unity and collective strength, mirrors their tightly knit and powerful musical synergy.​ The band’s lineup—John Eley on vocals, Mark Byrne and Paul Doughty on guitars, Andy Crawford on bass, and Kelsey James on drums—unleashes a maelstrom of sound characterised by crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and lyrics that cut deep into the soul.

Asleep at the Helm: 

Asleep At The Helm are a four-piece modern metalcore band from Manchester, UK. Born in melodic roots and now fused with the raw intensity of the Australian scene, their sound is energetic, fierce and uncompromising. They’ve already earned regular support from Kerrang Radio, Music Choice, Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora and are resonating nationwide with unforgettable, high-octane live performances. The band have now signed with Year Of The Rat Records (Esoterica, Save Us, Lastelle, RinRin) and release their EP ‘Ornate Resentment’ on Halloween, having recently toured the UK with Polar. The Band has signed to the Managment group EMG.

Divided by Design:

Divided by Design are a distinguished progressive metal project from Lincoln, UK. They just released their highly anticipated new album, Stages to Osiris: Rebirth—a complete reimagining of their acclaimed 2020 debut, Stages to Osiris. Conceptually driven by the stages of grief, the album unfolds from denial through to acceptance, offering a deeply emotional journey underscored by the band’s hallmark technical mastery and ambitious instrumental songwriting. Media outlets have praised the band’s discography extensively, with Stages to Osiris described by Off the Hook as “undoubtedly one of the best metal albums” and Angry Wolf Music Reviews calling it “a complex progressive masterpiece.” Since their inception, Divided by Design have steadily risen as one of the UK’s most exciting independent progressive acts. Guitarist Liam Stephenson and Drummer/Producer Tom Chambers have cultivated a dedicated online following, with Liam’s virtuosic playing amassing 38.8k followers, while Tom commands an audience of 55.6k followers, both amassing millions of views. In 2024, the band cemented their live credentials by winning the prestigious Metal 2 the Masses competition, earning a coveted performance slot at Bloodstock Festival. The following year, Liam achieved international recognition by winning the Ibanez Guitar Icon Competition, securing endorsement deals with Ibanez and Laney. With Stages to Osiris: Rebirth, Divided by Design channel this momentum into an ambitious reworking of their debut, reaffirming their status as a band intent on breaking boundaries while honouring their roots.

Surya: Hailing from Leeds (UK), Surya are a groove based melodic deathcore band, brandishing soul crushing vocals, technical groove based guitar riffs, thunderous drum patterns, alongside a soaring ambient soundscape.
Surya have supported the likes of Heart Of A Coward, Light The Torch, Sikth, Black Tongue, Ingested, Evil Scarecrow, Unprocessed and Raised By Owls to name a few.

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