Burst (SE) & Svalbard (UK) Live in Athens

Friday, September 19, 2025 | Eightball Club
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Gazarte Ground Stage

Two generations of emotionally charged, pioneering heavy music come together in an unmissable live experience!

The legendary Swedish Burst and the unstoppable British force Svalbard meet in Greece for two nights of pure sonic catharsis. On September 19, 2025, at Eightball Club in Thessaloniki, and on September 20 at Gazarte Ground Stage in Athens, Greek audiences will have a rare opportunity to witness an eagerly awaited reunion and one of the most powerful contemporary voices in extreme music.

For those who lived through the explosion of progressive hardcore and metalcore in the 2000s, Burst never really left. They are one of the most groundbreaking heavy bands from Sweden, redefined extreme music with their innovative approach, reaching their peak with the iconic Lazarus Bird album in 2008. With intricate, monumental compositions, they left an indelible mark on the scene before stepping away, leaving a gap that seemed difficult, if not impossible, to fill. Now, after more than ten years of silence, Burst returns for a limited series of anniversary concerts, with Greece being one of the few destinations to experience this historic reunion. Those who have seen them before know what to expect: a night of extreme intensity and raw emotion, featuring all the tracks that made them legends in the extreme metal world!

While Burst’s return represents a retrospective look at the past of the sound, Svalbard are the ones shaping the present and future of it. Since 2011, the band from Bristol has created a sound that doesn’t fit into labels or subgenres, blending post-metal, black metal, hardcore, d-beat, and shoegaze into a deeply atmospheric yet relentlessly aggressive musical universe. The songwriting of Svalbard is a storm of anger, sadness, and redemption! Their latest album, The Weight of the Mask (2023), has established them as one of the most important bands of their generation, serving as a sonic outburst against depression, an unprocessed and raw reflection of the battle for mental health. With ethereal melodies, heartbreaking screams, and blistering riffs, Svalbard’s live performance is an experience that sweeps you up completely, leaving you speechless and emotionally stripped bare.

Two different eras, two unique worlds of extreme sound, come together in an unforgettable live experience. Whether you’ve been waiting for years to see Burst return or want to experience the emotional power of Svalbard live, if one of these concerts is taking place in your city, don’t miss the chance to attend!