Pretoria boys No Closure recently made it onto the Ramfest lineup consisting of headlining act The Devil Wears Prada in South Africa. We chat about the metalcore/hardcore scene in Pretoria, the diversity in South African live shows, and get their response on what was said about the members during the Lower Hollow episode. 

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South Africa's Most Insane Metalcore Band

From a nearly disastrous trip to Germany for Wacken Open Air to sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in modern metal, Argentinian Deathcore band  @nvlometalofficial [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7Iv1z_5uyVw2B4rb4L_jww]  are tearing up the scene.

Now, this entity is on it's way to bring their absolutely infectious energy to South Africa for two shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg! 

📢 How did nearly not being able to play in the Wacken Metal battle potentially serve as the launch point for this bands career? How will they be recieved by South African audiences? Let’s dive into their journey.

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Argentina's NVLO Prepares For Their First TIme In South Africa

From a high school drama studio to the heart of Durban’s underground scene, The Non Fiction has been active since 2018. Starting as a two-piece punk band, they honed their sound at Reverberate events, carving out a space in the local music scene.

Now, they're turning it up, taking that punk rock mentality and channeling it into bigger songs for bigger audiences. With raw energy and unstoppable drive, The Non Fiction say they're on the brink of something great, and they’re here to talk about it.

📢 What’s next for The Non Fiction? Will they take South Africa by storm? Let’s dive into their journey.

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Is This Durban Band South Africa's Next Big Thing?

EP392: From the depths of Cape Town’s underground scene, Hi Anxious has emerged with a DIY ethos, a genre-blurring sound, and an uncompromising approach to music. In this episode, we dive into their creative process, the journey behind their debut EP, and what it means to curate every aspect of their art, from hand-crafted merch to carefully selected venues.

Blending psychedelia, grunge, emo, hardcore, metal, and prog, Hi Anxious refuses to be boxed in. Their music is raw, energetic, and emotive, reflecting a mindset where the easy way is never the best way.

Join us as we explore their vision, their influences, and how they’re redefining South Africa’s alternative scene. If you love music that defies expectations, this conversation is for you!

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Hi Anxious: South Africa's Genre-Bending Rebels

Marcel has a chat with Seb and Dylan of  ⁨@indiedogband⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCTwsTvMHuolMgVGEuWZEXkg]Join in as they chat about the bands love of touring, the stories behind their music videos and their dream to become the best rock band in the world

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Indie Dog's Dream To Become The Best Rock Band In The World

EP392: We're chatting to Ashley of Lower Hollow on this episode. We're looking at where the band started, band member departures, the future of the band, and more. 

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Why Lower Hollow Members Walked Away: Ash Tells All

Next in line with catching up with each of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa Finalists Marcel has a chat with Die Gemeente's Francios Smith and Tyler Hattingh. Join in as they delve into the formation of the band, their respective histories as seasoned musicians, as well as their experiences working with Vulvodynia's Kris Xenopoulos.

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Die Gemeente: Pretoria's Newest Powerhouse

This weeks Wacken Metal Battle Finalist is Hiraeth. A modern melodic metal band from Johannesburg South Africa who are back from a hiatus and ready to take on the South African scene with a new lineup. Join in as we chat about their thoughts on the current skill level of new musicians, their plans moving forward, and delve into a bit of scene history.

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Has The South African Artist Skill Floor Gotten Higher?

This week Marcel has a chat with Lenny of Irony Destroyed. A metalcore band hailing from Nairobi Kenya. Join in as they chat about the kenyan scene, the challenges they face as an extremely niche genre, as well as being so geographically isolated from the rest of the African metal community. 

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Kenya's Irony Destroyed Take On The Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa Finals

Next up in our line of interviewing each of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa finalist we have Raven In Flesh. A Tswanian black metal band hailing from Botswana's legendary metal scene. Join in as Marcel dives into the origins of the band, the challenges they face and the prospect of coming to South Africa to perform at the biggest Pan-African metal event in Africa. 

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Botswana Brings Tswanian Black Metal To South Africa

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