The Underdog 2025 | Heat K (Metalcore/Alt Metal)

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THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT K (Metalcore/Alt Metal)

The Underdog returns in 2025 with a special ten-year anniversary series.

The Heats will see hundreds of local musicians battle it out for one of the twelve spots at the Thekla Semi Finals. Our finalists will be competing for our stacked prize table:

• £1,000 in no-strings-attached cash
• Two days recording with Orchard Studios
• PR deal with Headstrong
• 50 t-shirts printed by Pins & Knuckles
• Press shoot with Sam Habridge
• Bespoke mini-tour by We Need Bands

Plus, the Semi Finals will be headlined by the winners of our Overload event.

First launched in 2015, The Underdog quickly established itself on the Bristol scene as an alternative to the larger national competitions. Hundreds of local bands have competed at venues like o2 Academy, Thekla, The Fleece, Exchange, The Thunderbolt, and Zed Alley.

Seventy-two bands from around the South West and Wales will battle it out at the 2025 Underdog competition, our biggest-ever event series... but there can only be one winner!

Follow the competition by using the hashtag #UnderdogBristol on social media.

Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).

The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.

✪ ALYRIS
Melodic Metal · Metalcore

https://alyris.uk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4ehkWvE
WATCH: https://youtu.be/3y7H_Owb22k
FOR FANS OF: Lacuna Coil, Dying Wish, Delain Song Link

✪ AUDIOFLUX
Rap Metal · Trip Hop

https://www.instagram.com/audiofluxuk/
WATCH: https://youtu.be/qTrT0o9n0Oc
FOR FANS OF: Nirvana, Gorrilaz, Massive Attack

✪ BRAVE ONES
Alt Rock · Metal

https://fans.link/4112308Vc86MZ
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4aQOP4b
WATCH: https://youtu.be/qG1jQrEoQiA
FOR FANS OF: Papa Roach, A Day To Remember, Silverstein

✪ COBER MOUTH
Nu-Metalcore

https://www.cobermouth.uk/link-splash
LISTEN: kycker.ffm.to/beneaththehydrogen
WATCH: https://youtu.be/ai3e58bRmCI
FOR FANS OF: Slipknot, Architects, Suicide Silence

✪ HOPE THROUGH GRACE
Metalcore · Nu Metal

https://linktr.ee/HTGband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Cm83D2
WATCH: https://youtu.be/uFH0Y2WqF0M
FOR FANS OF: Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Papa Roach 

✪ THESE FOUNDATIONS
Progressive · Tech · Melodic Metal

https://linktr.ee/thesefoundations
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3CnRre7
WATCH: https://youtu.be/EtROiD0O34E
FOR FANS OF: Northlane, Erra, Spiritbox

The INFO:
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WHERE? ⇾ The Thunderbolt
124 Bath Rd, Bristol, BS4 3ED

WHEN? ⇾ Friday 31st January

WHAT TIME? ⇾ 7:00pm-11:00pm

HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF

Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).

Follow All The Action:
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Search #UnderdogBristol on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all The Underdog 2025 news, or follow us on social media via:

www.instagram.com/UnderdogBristol
www.facebook.com/UnderdogBristol

The Underdog 2025 Series:
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--- THE HEATS ---

Heat A · Thursday 9th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2S

Heat B · Friday 10th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K10

Heat C · Saturday 11th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K26

Heat D · Thursday 16th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3h

Heat E · Friday 17th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3I

Heat F · Saturday 18th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3R

Heat G · Thursday 23rd January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3Y

Heat H · Friday 24th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K30

Heat I · Saturday 25th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K38

Heat J · Thursday 30th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4e

Heat K · Friday 31st January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4m

Heat L · Saturday 1st February · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4n

--- THE LATER ROUNDS ---

Hall of Fame A · Saturday 22nd February · Exchange
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2t

Overload A · Friday 28th February · Moor Brewery
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Tfj

Hall of Fame B · Saturday 1st March · Exchange
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K1d

Overload B · Friday 7th March · Moor Brewery
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Tfl

Semi Final A · Sunday 30th March · Thekla
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2H

Semi Final B · Sunday 6th April · Thekla
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2F

Grand Final · Saturday 7th June · o2 Academy, Bristol
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Lc5