ADK & Hammerdown presents… SENTIENT/BROKEN CALLING/LEAVE NO WITNESS/BEFORE THE SIRENS!

Schedule

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

74 Whinbush Road, SG5 1PZ Hitchin, United Kingdom | Hitchin, EN

ADK & Hammerdown presents… SENTIENT/BROKEN CALLING/LEAVE NO WITNESS/BEFORE THE SIRENS!

SENTIENT
“Sentient are metal band based in Hertfordshire, UK. Formed in 2018, this four-piece group is known for their energetic performances and a distinctive sound, blending noodly riffs and beefy breakdowns, serving up delicious Heavy Spaghetti.”
BROKEN CALLING
Broken Calling, formed in 2019, are a metal band that draw influences from in Hardcore, Metalcore and Nu Metal. they quickly gained traction with their first EP ” From The Ashes” accumulating positive reviews and being featured in Devolution Magazine. Since then, they have gone on to release huge singles such as “Redemption”, “Ghosts” and “S.I.C.K”, which were played on BBC Radio 1 with Alyx Holcombe, as well as a well-received cover of Kid Bookie’s “Liquor, Sex, W**d”. Following the addition of their second vocalist in 2023, the band have released two singles ‘Virus’, and ‘Unity’- a hard hitting Nu Metal anthem that is a statement of intent. Having supported established names such as Black Coast, Seething Akira, Wargasm, Confessions of a Traitor and Hawxx, They have torn their way through the underground scene, and built their name as live band. broken calling have played the likes of Bloodstock Festival, Coalition festival and mortal metal festival, as well as their first ever European tour supporting Decline The Fall. They’ve also played coveted sets at Leo’s Red Lion in Gravesend, Boston Music Rooms and Black Heart in Camden.
LEAVE NO WITNESS
Leave No Witness, a promising metalcore band from the West Midlands, formed in 2022. Leave No Witness have quickly made waves in the heavy music scene thanks to their crushing riffs, commanding vocals, powerful drums and impactful lyrics. After spending 2022 honing their sound, Leave No Witness started gigging in 2023. In their first year of live performances, they have already supported prominent acts like Atreyu, K*ll The Lights and Osiah. With a diverse musical influence and relentless drive, Leave No Witness delivers a unique, captivating metalcore sound. Their explosive live shows and thought-provoking lyrics have earned them a dedicated following. As they look ahead to the future, Leave No Witness is poised to continue taking the heavy music world by storm in 2025 and beyond. Though a young band, they have achieved impressive momentum and success in a short time. With the addition of a new second guitarist, their ambition and talent, the sky is the limit for this promising group from the West Midlands.
BEFORE THE SIRENS
Before The Sirens bring a heavy sound with thumping riffs, Nasty breakdowns and soaring vocal melodies.
For fans of Killswitch Engage, Alter Bridge, Breaking Benjamin & Metallica.

DOORS 6pm
ENTRY £8 advance (plus online booking fee)/£12 on the door.

Age: persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult.
Earplugs are available upon request (50p).
Downstairs bar open until 11pm.
We are just a 5-minute stroll from the station.; like all our gigs this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge, Peterborough and London.
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