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A night of metalcore mastery: photo gallery of Crystal Lake and Miss May I in London

Author Peterson Marti - 30.3.2026

From the visceral, strobe-drenched opening salvos of Diesect to the gritty, unwavering dedication of Great American Ghost, the evening was a masterclass in raw stage presence. We caught Miss May I ushering in a surgical new era of melodic riffs and soaring choruses, while Japan’s Crystal Lake closed the night by transforming the room into a high-octane war zone of technical deathcore. The crowds might be smaller, but the connection, the sweat, and the sheer volume are more piercing than ever.

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Photos: Peterson Marti

Great American Ghost

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Photos: Peterson Marti

Miss May I

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Crystal Lake

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