Tour-ending chaos hits the Glasgow Garage as Of Mice & Men, Gore. and Ghostkid deliver a relentlessly heavy night from open to close.

Photos & words by Katy Shewan (@katys_studio) | 23 Dec, 2025

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Glasgow Garage got to play host to the metalcore band Of Mice & Men as they brought their tour to an end, joined by Gore. and Ghostkid for a night that was heavy, chaotic, and packed with energy from start to finish.

Gore. opened the night by setting a dark, atmospheric tone. Having spoken to a few folk in the line before doors, many had bought tickets to see Gore. specifically – and it was clear to see why. An eerie intro quickly gave way to Sepsis early in the set – a bold choice that instantly got the crowd moving. Their set leaned into big dynamic shifts, jumping between moody, almost cinematic moments and sudden bursts of crushing heaviness. With clear influences from bands like Spiritbox and Sleep Token, Gore. kept the room guessing, finishing strong on the final night of the tour. This show being their second time playing Glasgow I do hope they’ll be back soon for a third – as there is definitely an audience here that wants to see more from this band.

Next up, Ghostkid completely shifted the mood. As the lights dropped and a bass-heavy intro rolled through the venue, you could feel the atmosphere change. Their visuals stood out straight away, with the band members’ alternative outfits and face paint adding to the intensity. Hollywood Suicide brought a bouncy, almost playful energy before snapping straight into brutal breakdowns, setting them apart from the rest of the lineup. By the third song the bassist had jumped into the crowd to have gig goers circle pit around him. The set moved between melodic, anthemic sections and heavier closers, the china acting like a call to war especially on the last track with the crowd vibing in the pits – and even joining in for a mini wall of death. 

By the time Of Mice & Men hit the stage, Glasgow was more than ready. High energy from the word go, with pits opening immediately and crowd surfers coming thick and fast. The set struck a great balance between old and new, with classics like Would You Still Be There and Second & Sebring sending the crowd into chaos, while newer tracks landed just as hard. My personal favourite was seeing drummer Valentino Arteaga smash the crash during Flowers, you really felt every hit.

On the final night of the tour, the band took a moment to reflect, noting how many people in the room were seeing them live for the first time. It was interesting to see from someone who is newer to the band, how the audience was made up of a lot of young and older fans – though that didn’t stop the crowd from going all out when frontman Aaron Pauley called for a venue-wide wall of death. Judging by the reaction, Glasgow was the perfect place to end their UK and Europe run – loud, sweaty, and fully committed right to the end.