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4 piece Hardcore Punk from Manchester. Cask Strength Noise Swill. Book us for a good time.
#deadretinas bookings - [email protected]

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Dystopian Sun & Dead Retinas join BRAT on 29th October at The Star & Garter! Tickets at the link in bio!!

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🔥 NEW INTERVIEW 🔥

Heavy music that refuses to pull its punches. 🖤

We sat down with UK metalcore/hardcore outfit Dead Retinas to talk about their powerful new EP GLOOM, navigating raw personal truths, and why honesty always beats generic lyricism. 🎙️💥

👉️ Read the full interview on Rough Times: https://roughtimes.net/interviews/dead-retinas-carrying-the-weight-of-reality-england-hardcore-metalcore-interview-with-jack-cj-chris-chris
@deadretinas

#DeadRetinas #Metalcore #HardcorePunk #UKHC #RoughTimes

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***REVIEW***

Dead Retinas - Gloom EP

Dropping their EP mid August ’27 we have Dead Retinas from the fair city of Manchester.

In general I’m obsessed with “old” music when it comes to punk, hardcore, metal, extreme metal and so on. There’s so much stuff coming out daily these days its hard to keep up with - and a lot of it sounds cookie cutter to me in terms of style and production. I’m just getting old?

Anyway I’m just trying to link to the fact that I find Dead Retinas kinda fresh, original and engaging.

They’re a top band - it sounds like they’ve spent some time perfecting the passages and arrangements of each song. Plus they’re locked in with the universal groove; with loads of pocket, making it all slick and infectious. The heaviest parts feel creative and dare I say progressive, not relying on generic chugs, the more melodic and delicate moments are intertwined seemingly without effort making for a nice mix of styles and influences in their sound.

Riffs are all tasteful, original bangers with no exception, the bass tone is up there with Chris Squire (told you I like old music) the drummer slays and between them they create unique and powerful songs that ebb and flow, ride out, reach crescendo or just bite your head off.

That’s just leaving some comment on the vocals - which is the icing on the cake. The lyrics are brilliant; as well crafted as the music. It’s refreshing to see personal and wider topics approached with intelligence and honesty. Some of the subject matter connects with me on a personal level and the rest certainly gave me something to think about. They capture the poetry and pace of the city and a full throttle delivery and precise execution on the recording carries the whole thing home.

So ultimately I think this band is sick lol. They mix elements of modern metal, punk / alternative adjacent and UK hardcore into an emotive hard edged ball of energy. They could be a logical - heavier progression from a band like UNDERSTAND (Southend, 90’s) who had some similar qualities.

The EP is out now at all the usual places, the band is gigging and they're well worthy of your time.

#metal #hardcore #manchester #posthardcore #review

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18th November we are back at the old pint pot for this absolute banger of a gig!

@lyspromotions always getting us on for dope shows!

Come have a midweek rage with us!

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Let’s fucking go!!! @lyspromotions

RIP Sam Neill

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Last night was probably the most fun I've had at any of my shows. Thanks everyone for coming down and the bands for playing. Such a great time.

Up next - 1st June - Cryptic Shift

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Deaf Club, The Eurosuite, Dead Retinas
15/05/2026

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TONIGHT (Saturday 16th): Static Dissent present… IRK, Under, Shotgun Ethics & Dead Retinas (sludge/prog/noise)
£10 adv / £13 otd / £7.50 low/unwaged. NOTAFLOF as always.
https://fb.me/e/4uhIDWZB8

Open from 4pm.

The bar area is open as usual when shows are on in the back.
ALL SHOWS ARE 18+

Don't be a dick.

#livemusic #liverpoolgigs #liverpoolmusic #gigs #craftbeer #pizza #veganpizza #whatsonliverpool #punkrockandpizza #independentvenue #notachainbar

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This Saturday, we bring you a massive four band lineup of riffs.

Irk are a Leeds based trio, pioneering UK experimental noise rock. Just drums, bass and vocals, yet sounding like 3 bands playing all at once. For fans of Chat Pile, McLusky & The Jesus Lizard.

Stockport's best prog / post metal outfit Under will be playing a special set, showcasing their latest full length 'What Happened in Roundwood'. Very unlikely to happen ever again, don't miss them. FFO - Oxbow, Arabrot

Dead Retinas from Manchester bring high energy heavy post-hardcore for the fans of the likes of Every Time I Die, Better Lovers, etc

Opening the night are Liverpools Shotgun Ethics also bringing their great spin of post-hardcore.

Four amazing bands for just a tenner if you buy in advance.

NOTAFLOF AS USUAL.

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Here’s @deadretinas playing Rebellion in Manchester on Friday 12th September 2025

Filmed by @lunchboxprod & @sofiasourianou
Audio Recorded and Mixed by Cameron Wilson of Lunchbox Prod

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Savage bill incoming when @the.eurosuite and @deadretinas support @deafclubband at @starandgarter on the 15th May.

Tickets are on sale now

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WHAT’S ON AT OUTPOST IN MAY...

Friday 1st: Managed Decline present… Mental Pressure, Life is Cheap, Save Your Breath, Boxcutter, Confined & Tear Away (hardcore)
£12.50 otd

Saturday 2nd: Goo, Good Grief, Little Furry Things & Felled (alternative/indie punk)
£10 otd
Funded by @musicvenuetrust and @lpoolcitycouncil

Thursday 7th: Dead Funny Comedy… Monthly stand up show. As always hosted by Alastair Clark.
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Outpost-Liverpool/Dead-Funny-Comedy-Night/41374072/

Saturday 9th: Grumpy Slug present… Sinkr, What Will Be, Little Wars & The Argyle Jumpers
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Outpost-Liverpool/Grumpy-Slug-Presents-SINKR-and-guests/42336651/

Friday 15th: Johnsy’s Shots present… gig… more info when we have it

Saturday 16th: Static Dissent present… IRK, Under, Shotgun Ethics & Dead Retinas (sludge/prog/noise)
£10 adv / £13 otd / £7.50 low/unwaged. NOTAFLOF as always.
https://fb.me/e/4uhIDWZB8

Friday 29th: Only the Righteous, The Matriarchy (metal)
£8 adv/£12 otd

Open Thursday - Sunday from 4pm.
The bar area is open as usual when shows are on in the back.
ALL SHOWS ARE 18+

Don't be a dick.

#livemusic #liverpoolgigs #liverpoolmusic #gigs #craftbeer #pizza #veganpizza #whatsonliverpool #punkrockandpizza #independentvenue #notachainbar #comedy #standupcomedy

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