13/03/25 Dublin Castle Gig Review
Last night was nothing short of legendary – Camden’s alt-rock scene exploded at The Dublin Castle!
We had everything from punk rock and ska to grunge, heavy rock, and shoegaze doom hardcore – and the crowd felt it all. People were dancing, jumping, and throwing themselves into the raw, unfiltered energy of live music. Who says Thursdays can’t go hard? At CMDN live we know how to give you the most epic nights of live music! Head over to our Instagram @cmdnlive and check our Story Highlights to relive the night!
4FOXSAKE kicked things off with a bang – and let’s be honest, we knew they would. One of our CMDN favourites, they brought their signature hard rock back to Camden, and this time they went even harder. Massive riffs, relentless energy, and anthemic hooks filled the room – and yes, the guitarist shredded behind his back like a total rock ‘n’ roll maniac. Their sound is riff-heavy, raw, and unapologetically loud – the kind of music that grabs you and demands your attention. Their debut album Light the Way proved they mean business, but their live shows take things to an even more explosive level. This is a band that doesn’t just play – they detonate.
Next up, Next To Nada brought their unique brand of fuzz-punk chaos. Another CMDN favourite, they never fail to bring both killer energy and killer grooves. What made it even better? The singing bounced between the two guitarists and bassist, keeping the crowd hooked on every switch-up. Their raw, no-nonsense attitude and thick, gritty sound kept the pit moving – this band knows how to work a crowd! Their sound is an untamed fusion of punk, grunge and heavy rock – bursting with fuzzy riffs and unfiltered attitude that hits like a runaway freight train!
Then Rhino-Tranq stormed the stage – and the place absolutely erupted! Their punk-meets-grunge sound hit hard, but it was their insane energy that really blew the roof off. The audience went mental, feeding off the band’s relentless pace and wild stage presence. And that ska-that-wasn’t-ska track? Somehow, it was actually pretty damn good ska — even the most skeptical rockers couldn’t help but move to it. Making their CMDN Live debut, Rhino-Tranq proved they belong right at home in Camden’s rock scene. Their sound is a furious, chaotic collision of punk and grunge – unpredictable, exhilarating, and impossible to stand still to. Even their ska, that ‘isn’t real ska’ was damn good ska. If last night was any sign, they’ve made their mark – and we’re betting this won’t be the last time they set the place on fire!
Finally, Terminals closed the night with an atmospheric, heavy shoegaze-laden punch to the senses. Their nu-gaze sound fused haunting melodies with heavy, sludgy/doomy riffs – a mix that felt like Deftones, Nothing, Narrow Head and Muse had a jam session in the depths of Camden. The room went from swaying to headbanging as the mood shifted – and you just knew something massive was coming every time the guitarist/singer pulled that ‘filthy, nasty riff incoming’ face that we all in the crowd instantly copied in approval. Also making their CMDN Live debut, Terminals brought something truly unique to the night – ethereal soundscapes that morphed into colossal, doom-drenched walls of sound. The band channels that raw emotional weight you feel in shoegaze, but laces it with crushing heaviness and atmospheric depth – their set was hypnotic, haunting and heavy.
The vibe was electric, the music was untamed, and the spirit of Camden was alive and kicking. If you missed it – well, let’s just say you missed an epic night of alt rock and your new favourite bands. The crowd was wild, people were dancing, jumping, and screaming along – the energy was electric, the kind of untamed chaos only live rock in Camden can bring.
Every band threw down like it was their last show on Earth, and Camden answered back with deafening cheers and unrelenting movement. The floor was shaking, the riffs were relentless, and the spirit of rock burned bright – proving once again why Camden is the heart of the UK’s live music scene – we do keep telling you! If you missed it… we’re really sorry but hey, don’t worry – we at CMDN Live aren’t slowing down. Our next gig is locked and loaded, and trust us: you do not want to be the one hearing about it after it’s over. Be there, or regret it forever!
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