With a stacked lineup of international heavy hitters, Bury Tomorrow’s Glasgow stop proves why this band remains one of UK metalcore’s most vital forces.
Words & photos by David Prentice (davidprentice_media) | 18 Oct, 2025
Some tours are greater than the sum of their parts. Tonight at Glasgow’s SWG3, Bury Tomorrow have assembled a lineup that could headline venues in their own right, each bringing their own flavour of heavy to Scotland’s most devoted metal crowd.
Danish outfit Siamese waste no time reminding Glasgow why they’ve become regulars on the city’s circuit. Having previously conquered the Cathouse, they return with even more confidence, and it shows. Frontman Mirza Radonjica-Bang delivers vocals that cut through the crushing riffs and thunderous drums with surgical precision, while his genuine affection for the Scottish crowd is returned tenfold through mosh pits and frenzied dancing. By the time they exit the stage, the room is already drenched in sweat and anticipation.
Then comes the night’s first curveball. Lionheart take the stage without their main vocalist Rob Watson, but you’d never know it from the performance alone. Bassist Rick steps up to the mic and delivers a masterclass in adaptability. His vocals carry genuine emotion and rawness that would make any frontman proud. It’s a testament to the band’s chemistry and professionalism, they refuse to let the absence diminish the show.
What follows is equally refreshing: both Siamese and Lionheart post up at the merch table after their sets, greeting fans and signing records. In an era where such interactions have become increasingly rare, these moments of accessibility don’t go unnoticed.
Florida’s Nevertel arrive armed with TikTok virality and something more valuable, the ability to translate online buzz into genuine stage presence. The Tampa trio have been dominating algorithms, but tonight they prove they’re far more than a social media phenomenon. Their set gets bodies moving and voices singing, perfectly priming the crowd for what’s to come.
When Bury Tomorrow finally emerge, opening with Choke from their Cannibal album, it becomes immediately clear why they’re headlining rooms of this size. Vocalist Dani Winter-Bates commands the space with vocals that could level buildings, but it’s the moments between songs that reveal the band’s true character. He speaks passionately about inclusivity and mental health within the metal community, addressing these crucial issues with the same intensity he brings to his screams.
The night takes a serious turn when someone in the crowd is injured mid-song. Without hesitation, the band stops everything. The venue’s security, which Dani notes is the best they’ve encountered all tour, handles the situation with impressive efficiency. Once the injured party is safely attended to, the crowd responds by unleashing absolute chaos: circle pits swirl and crowd surfers launch themselves with renewed energy.
Whether they’re playing intimate venues like Ivory Blacks from their early days or filling spaces like SWG3, Bury Tomorrow never phone it in. Tonight is no exception, it’s a reminder that some bands simply don’t know how to disappoint.
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