Slaughter To Prevail brought The Grizzly Winter Tour to the O2 Academy Brixton for an evening of Deathcore chaos. A genre often debated, but one they clearly control, the addition of Dying Fetus, Suicide Silence and Annotations Of An Autopsy was a masterstroke as Brixton felt the full power of heavy.
Dying Fetus – Suicide Silence – Annotations Of An Autopsy
O2 Academy Brixton – 16 January 2026
Words: Carol Giannattasio
Photography: Dominic Beaven
Dying Fetus
Right in the middle of the night, with the O2 Academy Brixton now completely packed, it was time for the last opening band. Dying Fetus walked on stage surrounded by red lights, and from the first second the mood changed. In a night ruled by Deathcore, their entrance brought a different kind of heaviness.
The band did not need introductions or big gestures. Their sound filled the room instantly. The drums worked like a steady machine, the guitars were tight and precise, and everything felt chaotic but still clear.
The faster parts kept the tension high, while the heavier breakdowns kept the crowd moving nonstop, intense but controlled.
Dying Fetus stayed solid for the whole set. Very little talking, just letting the music speak. Every song pulled the entire room in, proving once again how strong they are live.
The setlist had some strong moments that gave a short break from the madness without ever losing aggression. It was another reminder of why Dying Fetus are still a live standard, especially on nights like this.
They left the stage after a brutal performance, making way for the much-awaited headliners.
Suicide Silence
When Suicide Silence hit the stage with Unanswered, it immediately felt like a moment of truth. After the explosive opening from Annotations Of An Autopsy, it was clear the crowd wanted more, and the California band did not waste a second giving them exactly that.
The sound was tight and powerful, just like their presence on stage. No mistakes, no mess, just pure energy from start to finish. The guitars were sharp and clear, the drums were on point, and the vocals came through strong and confident, making their short set feel big and intense.
Suicide Silence know their strength is keeping the intensity high, and they proved it from the very first song. Tracks like Fuck Everything and Love Me To Death kept the crowd moving nonstop, with constant mosh pits and circle pits. Then, Disengage brought out a massive Wall of Death that fully met the band’s expectations.
There were a few short breaks when vocalist Eddie took a moment to thank Slaughter To Prevail for bringing them on tour. He also spoke about Deathcore as a genre, often judged, misunderstood, and underestimated, but finally getting the recognition it deserves.
They closed the set with No Pity For A Coward, leaving the venue hot, loud, and more than ready for the next band. A strong and solid performance from a band that clearly knows how to make their show work.
Annotations Of An Autopsy
Seeing Annotations Of An Autopsy on the stage of the O2 Academy Brixton is not just a normal opening slot. For many people in the crowd, this name brings back memories of the early UK Deathcore days. Their place on this tour with Slaughter to Prevail really means something.
The venue was already half full when the band walked on stage. From the first second, Annotations Of An Autopsy hit hard. No breaks, no wasted time. The sound was aggressive and straight in your face, pulling the crowd into mosh pits and crowd surfing almost immediately.
The old songs still work great live. Welcome To Sludge City pushed the pit even harder. This was not just nostalgia. The reaction was real because the songs still hit as they should: simple, heavy, and brutal.
The band stayed tight for the whole set. Very little talking between songs, they were there to play, and that’s it. Even with a short setlist, they delivered pure, intense moments that gave you chills. They closed their set without any extra drama.
Annotations Of An Autopsy proved they were the perfect opening band. The perfect warm-up for a night that was clearly heading straight into chaos.
