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New Blood May

Where

The Fighting Cocks

What

Music

When

22 May 2026

Friday 22 May

 New Blood May

NEW BLOOD! SHOWCASING NEW TALENT – COME DOWN AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

RiverWolf

A three-piece hard rock band from Cleethorpes. Drawing influences from the Seattle sound of the 90s blended with a modern mix of hard rock.

Driven by heavy riffs, solid grooves, and straight-up vocals. Focusing on a tight sound that's built for the live stage. Championed by BBC Introducing, Planet Rock & more.

FFO: Alice In Chains, Nirvana & Dinosaur Pile Up

Mechanicals

With a pastiche of energetic anthems and cinematic ballads, Mechanicals are reshaping the musical landscape.

Piercing vocals compliment diligently curated pop/rock melodies, taking it upon themselves to resurrect the authenticity of genuine, heartfelt, face melting, rock music.

With hints of Zeppelin, a splash of STP, Audioslave and the Beatles, songs like Why Won't It Just Die and Scars transport the listener to foreign worlds and Tarantino like soundtracks.

Having performed all over Sussex and in London, Mechanicals are rapidly becoming one of the bands to watch out for in 2026 and beyond.

FFO: QOTSA, Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead

Wird

Formed in London during the pandemic, WIRD began as a solo project by vocalist and guitarist Zin V before evolving into a full band by the end of 2020. Now a trio alongside Francesco (drums) and Kotaro (bass), WIRD have quickly built a reputation for their raw, emotive take on modern grunge.

Drawing influence from Nirvana, Placebo, and Failure, their sound blends heavy, fuzz-driven guitars with introspective lyrics that explore isolation, trauma, and modern disconnection.

Following their debut EP Drained (2021), WIRD gained momentum with singles Clown (2023), Fake World and Lies (2024), earning playlist support, media coverage, and radio play. Their latest release, Solitude, marks a powerful step forward—delivering a bold, emotionally charged statement on loneliness in today's world.

Having performed across key London venues including The Dublin Castle, Hope and Anchor, New Cross Inn and Six Six Bar Cambridge, WIRD continue to grow their audience and expand their reach. With new music and live shows planned into 2026, they are a rising force in the UK alternative scene.

FFO: Nirvana, Placebo, Failure

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