LIVE REVIEW - NO CASE NO FACE, KUNAI, BROTHERS OF NO ONE, BLAIMM, BOTTLENECK @Tune Music Lab – Pordenone, Italy (14 Sept 2025)

The night at Tune Music Lab in Pordenone kicked off in pure chaos as BOTTLENECK opened the show. From the very first note, the floor was a battlefield, setting the tone for the rest of the evening. The four-piece hit hard and fast, each riff perfectly timed to ignite the pit. By the end of their short but ferocious set, the crowd was fully warmed up and eager for the next wave of aggression.

BLAIMM took over next. The five-piece started with unmistakable nu-metal vibes, leaving the crowd guessing where they’d go next. Soon, they transitioned into metallic hardcore, blending rap, clean vocals, and crushing riffs. Pit splits erupted for the first time of the night, and the energy was relentless throughout their set. The mix of old-school nu elements with modern hardcore kept fans on their toes, creating moments of chaos interspersed with headbanging grooves. By the end, it was clear BLAIMM had earned a new level of respect from the audience for their dynamic and unpredictable performance.

BROTHERS OF NO ONE from Vicenza stole the spotlight with painted faces and a tribal, nu-groove-metal sound. Their lethal dose of modern metal was a feast for the eyes and ears—each member brought intensity and precision, creating a performance that was both dynamic and unforgettable. The painted faces and stage presence added a theatrical layer, amplifying the tribal rhythms and grooves. Each song built upon the last, creating a wave of energy that seemed impossible to escape, leaving the audience buzzing with adrenaline.

KUNAI unleashed hardcore beatdown at its finest. Crowdkill dominated the room as the pit turned into a full-on battlefield, earning nods of approval from members of NO CASE NO FACE. Each breakdown hit like a hammer, and the relentless drumming kept the chaos in perfect sync. Fans were fully immersed, pushing and pulling in perfect rhythm with the band’s brutal delivery, making it a set that felt both punishing and exhilarating.

Finally, headliners NO CASE NO FACE, the Czech nu-beatdown leaders, closed the night in total carnage. The pit erupted with full crowdkill chaos, and even chairs weren’t safe. Their crazy set was a nonstop onslaught of metallic hardcore and beatdown mastery. From start to finish, the energy was untouchable, with every member contributing to the pit frenzy. By the last track, the venue had become a total warzone, proving why NO CASE NO FACE reigns supreme in the current beatdown scene.

From metallic hardcore to nu-groove, tribal energy, and brutal beatdowns, the night at Tune Music Lab was a testament to the power, diversity, and unity of the hardcore community in Italy. Each band brought their own unique style, but the shared intensity and support from the audience made it a truly unforgettable evening.