Rabidfest 2024: Breaking Down The Bands #12: Draconian Reign!

If you’re in need of some good memories to get you through the winter of discontent then look no further than the sixth incarnation of Oxfords biggest Metal Weekender Rabidfest. Held at The Bullingdon in the heart of the city over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of November it will see more thrills and spills than a Demolition Derby with wall to wall riffs, rumbling bass and thunderous drums from no less than 20 bands screaming for your undivided attention. Here’s the line up in full…

Evile (Saturday Headliner)
Viscera (Sunday Headliner)
Cloven Hoof
Fury
Recall The Remains
Voidwalker
From Her Ashes
Imperium
Eschalon
Draconian Reign
Existentialist
Damaged Reich
As The World Dies
Rats Eat Rats
Forlorn
Ocean Planet
40000 Leagues
Theorist
Dead Man’s Pistol
Halfway Home

Signed to Seek & Strike Records, the label home of Exist Immortal, Upon A Burning Body and Orbit Culture, Nottingham Symphonic Deathcore brutes Draconian Reign have been making a name for themselves since 2019. A pair of blistering EPs in 2022’s “Necromantic” (complete with a first vocal appearance from. Alan Grnja of Dutch Downtempo skull crushers Distant) and 2023’s “Tragedy Eternal” paved the way to a triumphant performance at the 10th Anniversary of Tech-Fest last summer as former members of Frozen Affliction united with the powerhouse rhythm section of The Five Hundred to create fresh hellish sounds. So good in fact is that sophomore EP that we have it a 9/10 in review and described it as:

“A masterclass in how to write gripping material, this one raises the hairs on the back of the neck while begging the question of just when they will have Anabelle Iratni (Demonstealer, Veile, ex-Cradle Of Filth) make a guest appearance with them on keys because that is probably the only thing the band could do to enhance the level of quality in this material”

Do you need any more convincing? Grab a ticket for Rabidfest, hang out with your friends, have a beer and witness these Symphonic Deathcore Kings!

We’re proud to be a Media Partner of Rabidfest again this year alongside Red Death Media, Moomin Merchandise, Metalplanetmusic, Moshville Times, GraphicsFix, TwoFace Promotions, Blackstar Amplification, DC Sound Attack and main stage sponsor Devolution Magazine. The Festival is all for charity and this year the profits will be going to the The Sophie Lancaster Foundation!

Rabidfest will take place at The Bullingdon in Oxford over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd November 2024:

Get your tickets here -> https://www.rabidfest.co.uk

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