First time at BA
Hailing from Perth, Australia, Make Them Suffer has undergone a remarkable evolution since their formation in 2008, establishing themselves as one of the most versatile and compelling forces in the modern heavy music landscape. While their early output on Neverbloom (2012) was firmly rooted in dark, symphonic deathcore marked by relentless blast beats, orchestral arrangements, and Sean Harmanas’s scathing growls, the band gradually swapped classical orchestration for slick electronic production, djent-influenced rhythm work, and high-octane metalcore. Albums like Old Souls (2015) and the pivotal Worlds Apart (2017) refined this signature blueprint—a striking contrast between crushing, down-tuned guitar walls and ethereal, anthemic melodies.
The band reached a new peak of dynamic chemistry in 2022 with the addition of keyboardist and vocalist Alex Reade. Her soaring clean vocals and atmospheric synth work provided the ultimate foil to Harmanas’s raw, abrasive delivery. Standout singles like "Doomswitch" and "Contraband" (featuring Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox) dominated streaming charts worldwide, demonstrating how to push modern metalcore forward without losing an ounce of heavy impact. Their self-titled full-length Make Them Suffer (2024) perfected this formula, locking in precise djent riffing, earth-shattering breakdowns, and huge, hook-driven choruses.
Live, Make Them Suffer delivers far more than technical precision—they bring a high-energy, explosive performance that seamlessly shifts between brute force and immersive soundscapes. There are no filler moments, just a relentless forward drive designed to keep the crowd moving from start to finish.
