Picture: A sold-out crowd go nuts for Make Them Suffer @ The Station
The Station transformed into a battleground of blast beats, breakdowns, and blistering screams when Make Them Suffer brought their regional tour to the Sunshine Coast.
Despite chilly temperatures, the sold-out show saw a ferocious celebration of Australian heavy music, with a lineup that delivered from start to finish.
Check out our interview with Make Them Suffer frontman Sean: https://yelo.live/make-them-suffer-frontman-sean-wants-to-try-a-meat-pie-in-every-town/.
Photo Gallery: The Gloom in the Corner
Sadly, I missed the opening act Diesect, but I was glad to see some of The Gloom in the Corner, who brought a theatrical flair and conceptual weight to the stage. Their performance felt like a dystopian fever dream—narrative-driven, sonically layered, and emotionally charged. The band seamlessly weaved spoken word interludes with devastating heaviness, capturing the crowd with both their storytelling and stage presence. A great band to get a crowd amped for the rest of the show.
Following them, Justice for the Damned wasted no time unleashing their trademark blend of crushing riffs and raw emotional intensity. Their set was tight and commanding, whipping the early crowd into a frenzy and setting a dark, aggressive tone for the night. Frontman Bobak Raffiee’s guttural vocals hit like a sledgehammer, and the pit responded accordingly. Put them down as a band not to miss next time they’re in town.
Photo Gallery: Justice for the Damned
By the time Make Them Suffer hit the stage, anticipation had peaked, and they delivered in full force. With a setlist spanning their discography, they opened with”Epitaph” (a perfect starter), before hitting favourites suchas “Ghost of Me” and “Soul Decay”. They rounded out the show with “Erase Me” and “Doomswitch”, balancing beauty and brutality like only they can.
Sean Harmanis stalked the stage with precision and fury, while keyboardist and vocalist Alex Reade elevated each song with haunting melodies and ethereal textures. Crowd surfers poured over the barricade all night as circle pits raged beneath the strobes. Props are also needed for the stage crew, as the lights and sound were also on point.
It’s so good that the Coast could once again be treated to another incredible metal band, and Make Them Suffer no doubt left punters wholly-satisfied once again.
Photo Gallery: Make Them Suffer
