The first UK date of the Void Tour had to start in London, at The Dome. I had been waiting so long to see Aviana live again since discovering them a year ago, and it was amazing to catch them this time in a fairly small venue with The Gloom In The Corner, Diamond Construct and Atena.
Aviana – The Gloom In The Corner – Diamond Construct – Atena
The Dome, London – 7 November 2025
Words And Photography: Carol Giannattasio
The Dome was not completely packed, but the night felt intimate, with Aviana performing songs from their new album VOID, released on 31 October 2025.
Delirium kicked off the set, showing what true chaos can be. Even though the venue was not full, the crowd was fully involved in the mosh pits from the start.
What struck me immediately about this Swedish band was their mystery and their dark but captivating presence. The musicians wear masks. Dark on drums, Death and Fear on guitars, while the frontman, Joel Holmqvist, is the only one whose identity is known.
But it is not just the masks or their stage control that impress, as Joel’s vocals are mind-blowing. It was clear this would not be a standard performance. Joel commanded the stage with magnetic, fierce energy, alternating sharp growls with more intimate moments, perfectly matching the dark new sounds of VOID.
Aviana played with impeccable cohesion, moving effortlessly from the controlled chaos of brutal breakdowns to melodic passages that left the audience almost in a trance. The new songs worked perfectly live, gaining weight and depth, while the older tracks triggered the most visceral moshing of the night.
When Evermore kicked in, my mind was blown. It is definitely one of my favourite tracks on the album. Hearing a favourite song live, even from a brand-new release, is a completely different experience.
And then there were the performances of STORM ABLAZE, Rage, and FATHER, with red and blue lights and smoke filling the stage, absolutely intense and unforgettable.
Of course, the night ended with Obsession, another one of the fan favourites.
While it is amazing to experience such small, intimate shows where you can even meet the band, Aviana are clearly working hard to reach the next level.
Since 2020, with their lineup changes, new album and now their headliner tour, I really hope these guys get the recognition they deserve. They have the talent, the consistency, and the potential.
They just need to reach the right audience.
Atena
From the moment they stepped on stage, Atena created a tense, electric atmosphere. Heavy guitars started with controlled energy before exploding into crushing breakdowns. It was not just about screams and riffs. There were also atmospheric pauses where the band let the tension build.
Between moments of pure fury and more reflective passages, Atena kept the audience fully engaged. Even though the crowd was not completely warmed up yet by the opening act, they got drawn in by smooth transitions between catchy melodies and aggressive vocal lines.
All in all, it was a strong and promising opening. Atena fired up the crowd, challenged and excited them. It only took the first song for the room to be hit by a shockwave.
Diamond Construct
Diamond Construct are a machine of groove, hip hop and Metalcore. Kynan led the group with fierce charisma, his voice shifting from visceral growls to hypnotic melodies, moving across the stage in total chaos.
There was even a hilarious moment when he announced a missing band member, the guitarist, who was actually on a video call. Kynan explained he would miss that night but would join the rest of the tour.
The band stayed tight the entire time on stage. Bass, drums and electronic parts cut through the air like a hot blade. Every breakdown hit like a blast, and every pause was loaded with tension, as if the crowd knew the next explosion would be even bigger.
London moshed on the edge of destruction and wanted more.
The Gloom In The Corner
When the lights went down and the first note hit, it was clear that The Gloom In The Corner were not just there to play a simple support set. The stage transformed, with every riff landing like a punch and every scream feeling like an open wound.
Vocalist Mikey Arthur commanded the stage with fierce charisma, swinging between brutal intensity and introspection, while the band built a dense, precise, almost cinematic wall of sound.
By then, the room was packed, and The Gloom In The Corner mixed technical Metalcore, groove, and dark atmospheres that kept the crowd moving in mosh pits.
In short, The Gloom in the Corner brought a show to London that balanced theatricality and ferocity perfectly. This was an experience that pulled you into their world.
