Summer Bash 2025: 5 Albums I Want To Be Buried With #1: Hidden Mothers!

Its time for a new dawn, a new day, a new life and a brand new feature for your reading pleasure!

But before we get into that here’s a timely reminder, seven days and seven deadly sins after the last. Progressive Death Metal trio Mercury’s Well are bringing their Hawaiian themed beach party Summer Bash to The Facebar in Reading once more, this time on 26th July. 10 bands will join them on stage in an attempt to reduce the venue to rubble and the sonic abrasions they create will be accompanied by Inflatables! Flower Necklaces! Hawaiian Shirts! Sing-a-longs! Grass Skirts! Sweat! Cocktails and more! So head over to Skiddle and get your tickets here!

Here’s the line up in full:

Hidden Mothers
Masquerader
Black Skull Ritual
Buds.
Tape It Shut
Turning Point
Skin Reaper
Mercury’s Well
Gutlocker
Remnant
Killswitch Enchambers (Killswitch Engage Tribute featuring former members of Kill Chambers)

Now you’ve read the memo, it’s time to get to the main event.

The premise is simple: “Back in ancient Egypt they believed that the items their Kings were buried with would travel with them into the afterlife and so part of the burial ritual would see the mummified bodies surrounded by chariots, gold and more. Fast forward to now. If there were five albums that you’d want buried in the coffin with you to take to the afterlife, what would you choose?”

For the first of edition of this new feature, singer and guitarist Luke Scrivens from Hidden Mothers has his say…

“Songs to Scream at The Sun” by Have Heart: “I wasn’t straight edge when I first heard this (though I’d say I am now), but I instantly knew it was special. As I got older, I realised how much I respected what this band stood for and the values they embed in their music. There’s just a kind of positivity emanating from what they do that makes me feel good. I really love this band.”

“Lost in the Sound of Separation” by Underoath:  “Not really sure how I came across this record, but I was in my teenage years. I feel like it was a bit of a transition record at a time when my musical taste was dominated by cleaner bands and emo. There was just something about it that was accessible, but still with a real edge to it. Interestingly, all the Underoath fans I know never see this as the top record they’ve done, but it’s really special for me.”

“Beggars” by Thrice: “This is number one. If I had to take one, this would be it. I felt like before I heard this album, I think I had a pretty one dimensional view of heavy music. The kind of kind of bluesy, soulful take on post-hardcore on this album was so eye opening for me – it really changed how I viewed heavy music. Thrice are my favourite band of all time and this is my favourite record they’ve done.”

“Little Hell” by City and Colour: “This album has my wedding song on, so it’s special for that reason. Beyond that, I think there is something incredibly satisfying about this album, it has the thoughtful introspection of his first two records, but with a bit more bite in parts”

“When No Birds Sang” by Nothing and Full of Hell: “I can’t believe this came out so recently (in comparison to the other records at least). I feel like I’ve heard it so much. This is exactly what I love. It’s cathartic and punishing while still having atmosphere and melancholy. Best of both worlds in some ways, perfect choice for that reason.”

We’re proud confirm that Metal Noise dot Net is returning for a third consecutive year as the Media Partner for Summer Bash! Mercury’s Well will be hosting the seventh incarnation of their annual Hawaiian beach party themed event on 26th July 2025 at The Facebar in Reading.

Get your tickets -> here