The Darkest Days

As the winter solstice draws near and the nights reach their absolute longest, join us for The Darkest Days—two full days celebrating alternative, heavy, and underground music from across the South West of England. From crushed-down doom and crushing grindcore to atmospheric pagan metal and blistering death metal, we are bringing together the finest shades of darkness and heaviness under one roof.

​🖤 IN MEMORY OF STUART ANSTIS (1974–2022) ​This weekend is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Stuart Anstis—former Cradle of Filth guitarist, frontman of Ninepence, and a cornerstone of the North Devon metal community. Stuart was the original founder and driving force behind The Darkest Day at The Palladium Club. We gather to honour his music, his passion, and his massive contribution to the South West scene.

​LINE-UP:

​SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER

​The Atomic Black (Heavy Metal – North Devon) ​Beckon The Wyrd (Pagan Metal – North Devon) ​Eproctophilic Necrophile (Grindcore – Somerset) ​Longtide (Alternative Rock – Cornwall) ​ SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER ​Heartwood (Prog Rock – North Devon) ​The Devil's Avocados (Crust Punk – Somerset) ​Cambium (Prog Metal – South Devon) ​War Shepherd (Melodic Death Metal – South Devon)

​TICKET INFORMATION ​Single Day Advance: £6.00 ​Weekend Pass (Both Days): £10.00 ​On the Door (Per Day): £7.50