BÉTON ARMÉ (CAN)

With their uncompromising mix of punk and oi!, Béton Armé has firmly anchored itself in the international punk scene since 2018. The band pairs driving rhythms with dark, immersive choruses and builds an intensity live that feels both raw and infectious. Their music constantly balances between aggression and melody: tightly propelled, but never predictable. What begins as a direct street punk attack grows into a charged sound in which urgency, melancholy, and collective energy coincide. Since their formation, the band has worked on a series of releases that steadily strengthened their reputation: from an initial self-titled demo to the EPs Au bord du gouffre and Second souffle , supplemented by a split release with the American band Violent Way. Each record builds on the same foundations — powerful hooks, massive rhythms, and an unmistakable live energy — but simultaneously shows a band that is sharpening and defining its sound with increasing confidence. That reputation was built primarily on stage. From venues in Quebec and Ontario to tours through Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, and Philadelphia: Béton Armé has grown into a staple within the international DIY punk scene. Their concerts feel less like classic performances and more like collective discharges, driven by adrenaline, tempo, and a constant tension between control and chaos. The band continues to gain ground outside of North America as well. European tours have taken them through France, Belgium, England, and Germany, with appearances at festivals such as Static Shock Weekend in London and Bal des Vauriens near Paris. In 2024, new tours followed along the American West Coast, Spain, and an extensive series of concerts supporting Soft Kill. From Van Seattle to Brooklyn, Béton Armé confirms the same power time and again: a band that doesn't simply carry its audience along, but completely absorbs them in an explosion of rhythm, volume, and collective catharsis. Support: Listed Listed brings an uncompromising form of hardcore from Kortrijk: fast, raw, and straightforward. The young quartet combines the direct energy of punk with the brutal intensity of modern hardcore, driven by furious riffs, driving rhythms, and a constant sense of urgency. Their sound is hungry and explosive, as if everything could derail at any moment. With their debut 7” DECIMATION on DBNO Records, the band immediately takes a solid first step. Live, this translates into short, intense sets full of energy, chaos, and pure discharge.