LANDMVRKS LEVEL THE REGENT WITH A NIGHT OF UNRELENTING METALCORE

Oct 10

The Regent in downtown Los Angeles once again proved why it’s a magnet for the heavy scene, packing in a night of punishing riffs and raw energy. The lineup stacked four bands with distinct flavors of heaviness, opening with Resolve, pushing through the chaos of Silly Goose, followed by the sharp precision of Novelists, and culminating with headliner Landmvrks.

Resolve set the tone early, blending melodic passages with searing breakdowns that had the floor rumbling. Their performance balanced ferocity and polish, warming up the crowd for what was still to come. Then came Silly Goose, whose unhinged stage presence and chaotic delivery blurred the line between performance and riot. They brought an unpredictable energy that had the audience laughing, yelling, and throwing themselves deeper into the night.

Novelists followed with a tight and calculated set, showcasing their mastery of modern metalcore. Their setlist was packed with technical riffs and soaring choruses that gave the evening a sense of structure before the storm. Each note felt like it was sharpened to precision, priming the venue for the night’s climactic act.

By the time Landmvrks stormed the stage, the Regent was a full-body experience — heat rising, sweat dripping, and the crowd roaring back every lyric. The French metalcore powerhouse delivered a blistering set, their mix of melodic hooks and devastating breakdowns shaking the walls of the venue. Landmvrks’ ability to switch from anthemic sing-alongs to pummeling heaviness was nothing short of electrifying, leaving no doubt why they owned the top billing.

For photographers, this show was a trial by fire. With extremely limited shooting spots and pit access cut to almost nothing, every shot had to be fought for. Angles were scarce, lines of sight were fleeting, and maneuverability inside the Regent felt nearly impossible. Yet even with the challenges, the intensity of the bands and the energy of the crowd pushed through — the kind of show that reminds you why it’s worth enduring the grind to capture even a handful of defining moments.

Landmvrks’ stop at the Regent wasn’t just a gig; it was a display of sheer power and endurance, both onstage and off.