LIVE FROM THE PIT: Shreddler Fest 2025
- Lou Viner
- Apr 15
- 3 min read
When news broke of a new alternative festival in Sheffield, it was clear that Shreddler would be an unmissable event. This all-day festival, in collaboration with Festivile and expertly curated by Loz Taylor of While She Sleeps and Christian Carlise from BBC Introducing, took over Peddler Warehouse on a sunny Saturday, showcasing the vibrant live music scene of Yorkshire.
Starting off at the beginning of 12 hours of incredible live music was energetic metalcore band INDEVTH, whose heavy bass and early circle pits set the tone for the day ahead.
Brat metal band Eville followed, giving Arch Enemy and Scene Queen vibes, getting the crowd to warm up and get to moving around a bit. Throwing in heavy vocals alongside even heavier riffs, vocalist Eva showed us that even in a cutesy crop top and butterflies on your guitar strap, the girls were ready to take Shreddler festival by storm.
By the time ‘electro gaze’ band Angel Number took to the stage, the crowd were ready and waiting. The first of the softer sounding bands of the day, the band brought in a more melodic, dreamy feel, with heavy drums and riffs from the five piece.
Still In Love brought the first hardcore sound to Shreddler, and along with it, a crowd of already dedicated fans, singing along. Vocalist Nick, who confessed that the band are not one to be labelled, let us know that he just ‘needed to get some shit out’ which led to writing their new album songs like “Sober” which they smashed out, with the crowd really feeling every word.
Graywave's ethereal vocals and dream gaze sound, reminiscent of Cultdreams, captivated the crowd with a mix of distortion and gentle vocals. This, teamed with massive riffs, meant the crowd were ready and waiting for what the rest of the day had to offer.
Drawing even more of a crowd was Leeds band Bodyweb. With an impressive grungy post-hardcore sound, that seemed to evolving with each song, and added live effects, making a more nu-metal echo, it was difficult to keep our eyes on just one member of the band, as they all brought a different kind of energy to the stage.
Giving a shout out to the ever-growing Sheffield music scene was hardcode band Rough Justice. Personally, we love when you can really hear an accent in vocals and there was no absence of that with their set. From endless circle pits, to climbing on shoulders, to vocalist James getting up close and personal with the crowd, especially for their final song, an obvious fan favourite, Rough Justice showed those of us not from Sheff just what they had to offer.
Three-piece band Tropic Gold blended together a nu metal and electronic sound that wouldn’t be out of place on a movie soundtrack, whilst asking ‘Are you sick of everything?’. They brought their soundscapes to the Shredder festival crowd, which was received with open arms.
Blending together grungy, atmospheric, Hundreth vibes with notes of shoegaze were Oversize. With clear Deftones influence, Oversize were another key band that drew a crowd and kept it. Heavy on the guitars and joined by perfectly timed drums, this band were a perfect addition to the day.
As we headed into the evening, the small in numbers but mighty in sound Sick Joy took to the stage, ready to impress the crowd with their dark, ‘heavy pop’ energy. Vocalist Mykl sings their sharp-edged lyrics with a mix of sadness and determination in his voice, drawing the crowd in with each song.
The penultimate band of the day was alt-metal duo Lake Malice. Giving the crowd their all with their dark, electronic metal sound, the crowd gave it back through loudly singing the words back at lead vocalist Alice, along with impressive circle pits and a lot of jumping. They got everyone ready and in the mood for final act of the night, Delilah Bon.
As a self-described Rage Queen, Delilah Bon was ready and willing to get the last ounce of energy from those still standing after a long day of loud, animated and dedicated bands. Hailing from just up the road in Barnsley, Delilah brought rage anthems galore, with her hip hop influenced, nu metal ‘brat punk’ style. This is not your mother’s feminism; this is feminism for the TikTok age and that is no understatement. From the 'evil hate-filled female' lyrics to the girly pop dancing, Delilah Bon’s set was rowdy and the crowd matched her energy with every song, ending the day with a reminder to all ‘Dead Men Don’t Rape’.
From our standpoint, the first Shreddler fest was a triumph. It showcased the diverse spectrum of alternative music and reinforced Sheffield's reputation as a hub for live music. We can’t wait for the festivals return next year.
Words: Lou Viner
Photos: Anna Goley
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