bands:
for dùn rùin’s first ever instalment: we bring you…
BoSTOn U.S. We can’t believe it either. Live Coder ‘Switch Angel’ will be performing at the first ever instalment of Dùn Rùin on the epic Isle of Skye.
Hailing all the way from Boston, and with this being her UK debut, we feel pretty darn privileged.
Switch Angel codes music in real-time, in live streams, and at gigs and festivals throughout America. Although a computer is used in the process this is not AI - far from it. This is creativity in it’s purest form. A genius at play.
Are we taking a gamble with one of our performerd? Yes.
Will it be worth it? Absolutely.
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CAMBRIDGEThe mighty Eschalon barely need any introduction. Having only formed in 2023 they've grown rapidly to garner a substantial following in the UK since their inception.
Their debut single 'Helios' features Fell Silents' Neema Askari and delivers an epic video, shot right here in Scotland, by the incredibly talented Jake Ten.
Eschalon's music fuses razor-sharp, rhythmically complex riffing with crushing breakdowns; creating a dynamic contrast between chaos and clarity. Rather than sticking to straightforward metalcore formulas, they lean into progressive structures and layered arrangements - giving their songs an awesome sense of tension and unpredictability.
The result is an intense, immersive experience that balances raw aggression with technical precision : the perfect fit for Dùn Rùin.
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MANCHESTERSince 2017 UK quartet Overthrone have been setting stages ablaze with their unrelenting energy, precision and passion. Combining ferocious riffs, anthemic choruses and bone-crushing breakdowns, they’ve carved out a unique sound in the Metal scene.
Their journey began with the critically acclaimed debut LP Evolve or Decay in 2018, which catapulted them onto stages alongside heavyweights like Make Them Suffer and After The Burial. Subsequent releases (including fan favorites Omissions and Floodlights) captured international attention, with Floodlights gaining a strong following in the US.
After re-emerging post-pandemic they delivered Path of Destruction, a monumental 14-track album boasting millions of streams. The album’s raw intensity and polished brutality earned them coveted spots at renowned festivals- including the iconic Bloodstock Open Air in 2023.
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invernessHailing from Inverness, the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Below The Neck are forging a solid reputation for their thunderous live shows.
Having supported acts such as Sick of It All, Madball, Kaonashi and Split Chain they draw inspiration from bands such as Boundaries, Knocked Loose and Orthodox.
Following the release of ‘An Imminent End’ alongside singles ‘Blight’ and ‘Sever' the band have focused on unleashing their ferocious sound to the masses; taking their shows across the continent as far as Belgium where they played Leperfest Festival in 2025.
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Glasgow + highlandsIf you haven't heard of the Worlds' first Gaelic Metalcore band you've been missing out. Hailing from the Scottish Highlands, and now based around Glasgow, Gun Ghaol are on a mission to raise the profile of Scotland's indigenous language 'Gàidhlig' (Scottish Gaelic).
Started as a side project by frontman Cailean Stone in 2023, they went on to play at Belladrum Festival in 2025, and have just released the new song 'Dorchadas' feat Evan Cloke of Irish Deatchore outfit Vileblood.
As Dùn Rùin's main aim is to provide a platform for the Scottish Metalcore scene to flourish, we can't think of a more apt fit for our lineup than Gun Ghaol.
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GLASGOWScottish heavyweights From Tyranny are a Glasgow based Metalcore band. Their performances deliver a relentless blend of aggressive riffs, intense atmosphere and crushing emotional weight.
The debut album 'Reprise', with hard-hitting singles 'The Other Side of the Mirror' and 'Blood Warden', showcase epic riffs with dark melodic elements. They're establishing a great reputation in the UK scene and we're super stoked to welcome the to Dùn Rùin.
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MANCHESTERRising Metalcore band Divinitas, hailing from Manchester, are a progressive-leaning band known for their awesome love shows.
They’ve carved out a distinct place in the UK heavy music scene with their 2025 self-produced album 'It’s All Gone Quiet Now'. As well as Dùn Rùin Festival, the band have announced 2026 appearances at Modern Era, Dark Reign and Sanctum.
Their music showcases aggressive riffs, dynamic rhythms, and emotive vocals that draw comparisons to bands such as Northlane, Periphery, and Opeth.
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north walesThese awesome lads, hailing from North Wales, are a progressive metalcore band now based in Manchester. Their style sits at the crossroads of metalcore and post-hardcore, with atmospheric elements, balancing heavy technical guitar work, intense drumming and soulful vocal hooks.
The band have gone from strength to strength by regularly touring the UK and Ireland - supporting bands like Hacktivist, Palm Reader, The Oklahoma Kid & God Complex. They also performed at the infamous Techfest in '22 and '23.
They're scheduled to unleash their new, darker sound later this year, with a number of exciting shows yet to be announced.
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aberdeenHailing from the 'Silver City' of Aberdeen, Atlantic Rift have been at the forefront of the Metalcore scene in North-East Scotland since their inception in 2018.
Having played throughout legendary Scottish venues such as the Cathouse, Legends and Tunnels, they recently released their new tracks Void//Delve in 2025 with an almost entirely reimagined lineup.
Their influences are wide-ranging - from Architects to Allt and Humanity's Last Breath to Thrown - therefore Dùn Rùin feels like the perfect fit for this aggressive, djenty, progressive-influenced 5 piece.
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