Watching Sheffield’s Malevolence close out their European tour at Brixton’s O2 Academy is something else entirely. The atmosphere builds from the moment the doors swing open, as bodies press towards the barrier, filling the venue with that particular brand of anticipation that only comes with a tour closer. The air is thick and getting thicker. Everyone knows what tonight is – this is the last stop, and no one’s holding anything back.

Beforehand, PSYCHO-FRAME kick things off with their brand of American deathcore that’s been turning heads since ‘Salvation Laughs in the Face of a Grieving Mother’ dropped earlier this year. Vocalist Jourdan Pearce prowls the stage with manic energy, his guttural roars cutting through the room like a serrated blade. The crowd response is mixed – some arms stay crossed, others are already windmilling – but the hardcore contingent absolutely lap it up. The breakdowns hit with seismic force, each one triggering a fresh surge into the pit. It’s…

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