LIVE: Froth & Fury 2026 – Perth, 24 Jan 2026

LIVE: Froth & Fury 2026 – Perth, 24 Jan 2026
Perth HPC, Mt Claremont, Western Australia
Reviewed by Melanie Scrafton & Ayla Simpson
Photography by Luke Baker

OK, so things started a little later than expected for the representatives of 100% Rock, but there was no mistaking the trigger beats rolling in from the car park — it was clear: Froth & Fury had arrived.

The Arrival at HPC

Entry was easy, clearly signed, friendly, and fast. Security and staff handled the growing punters with ease, setting the tone for a day where organisation matched enthusiasm. This was already shaping up to be something special.

Parking was plentiful, the grounds easy to navigate, and the short walk between stages passed a fleet of food trucks offering a wide variety of options near the entrance. The merch tent stretched long and extensive, well staffed and easy to move through. A couple of independent artists sold their crafts, and their wares were genuinely impressive. Against the Grain — Michael Crafter’s tattoo shop — delivered flash tattoos throughout the day for the truly committed. This was an ALL-AGES show, and the kids turned out in force. One young girl (7/8yrs) tugging fathers’ hand, leading him deeper into the mosh, a tiny legend in her own right, fully embracing the festivals energy. Proof that the next generation is ready to take over!

Liquid Refreshments

Water stations were easy to access, and bars were never overwhelmingly busy — a small but crucial win for a festival of this size.

Sound & Stages

Three stages, no clashes, and sound quality that was mostly superb. Froth & Fury delivered across the board, even on the smaller stages. While some punters braved the sun, they did so with the resilience of a crowd used to worse. The festival app proved a genuine asset, ensuring no one missed their favourites.

At The Compound, a lineup of local artists including Nicolas Cage Fighter who’s lead man, had a moment as a result of the heat or excitement?! The compound set things off early, bringing volatility and heat to the concrete.

The Fury Stage, open‑air with shaded green areas, became a constant drawcard throughout the day.

The Froth Stage, located inside the stadium, provided welcome relief with full air‑conditioning and both standing and seated viewing options.

Voyager – Froth

Patient 67 – The Compound

Aborted — Fury

Aborted opened with uncompromising ferocity, delivering tight, surgical death metal that immediately set the tone for the Fury stage. There was no easing in blast beats, precision riffs, and relentless momentum primed the crowd from the very first note.

Bodysnatcher — Froth

Bodysnatcher followed with brute‑force breakdowns and crowd‑commanding aggression. Their set pushed the pit into overdrive, bodies colliding as the band leaned fully into controlled violence and modern hardcore heaviness.

All This Filth — Compound

All This Filth kept the intensity spiralling, their raw, unfiltered energy turning the floor into churned‑up chaos. Sweat, speed, and snarl defined the set as the early‑day crowd collectively lost composure.

Archspire — Fury

Archspire hit the stage in beach ware but played like possessed virtuosos. Blistering technical death metal delivered with comedic confidence, every impossible run landed clean. Absurd and precise, their performances paired mechanical excellence with pit‑wide laughter.

Fit For An Autopsy — Froth

Fit For An Autopsy brought colossal weight, locking grooves and atmosphere into a suffocating live assault. Methodical and crushing, their set felt immense in both sound and physical impact.

Frenzal Rhomb — Fury

Frenzal Rhomb injected humour and heritage into the day, igniting the crowd before launching headlong into Genius. Classic Frenzal sharp, funny, and explosively tight, proving their legacy remains untouchable.

Abbath — Froth

Abbath transformed his set into a blackened sermon, summoning his frostbitten faithful with commanding presence. The atmosphere shifted from chaos to ritual as blast‑driven hymns rolled across the floor.

Ocean Sleeper — Fury

Ocean Sleeper delivered precision and emotional force, driving tightly executed heaviness straight into the crowd. Their performance balanced aggression with clarity, landing hard without losing control. Ocean Sleeper’s ‘Maybe death is all I need’ worked up the crowd, inspiring a rowboat as everyone got swept up in the energy. Very Cool.

Abramelin – The Compound

Lagwagon — Froth

Lagwagon kept energy high as the sun began to fade, injecting melody and urgency into the late‑day atmosphere. Their set offered a chance to jump, shout, and reset as daylight slipped away.

Nailbomb — Fury

Nailbomb’s first‑ever Australian show felt historic. Max and Igor Cavalera channelled pure industrial rage through razor‑sharp Point Blank cuts. The sound was raw, dangerous, and unmistakably momentous history unfolding in real time. This was a special highlight of the day.

Valhahore – The Compound

In Hearts Wake — Froth

In Hearts Wake leaned heavily into spectacle, with dancers, flood imagery, and coordinated movement turning their set into communal catharsis. Reflection became eruption as the crowd moved together. Ocean Sleepers Karl Spliessl joining them on stage, was another highlight.

Soulfly — Fury

Soulfly brought tribal groove thunder back to the Fury stage. Max Cavalera looked lean, fierce, and fully in command. When a pit injury briefly halted movement, the response was immediate hands up, space cleared. The metal code held fast. Double duty for Max what a legend.

Private Function – The Compound

Polaris — Froth

Polaris closed the night with emotional weight and overwhelming unity. Massive choruses, collective movement, and sustained intensity carried the crowd through the final moments, reaffirming why their connection with audiences runs so deep. Polaris closed out the festival with intensity, pyrotechnics that their warmth could be felt back at the seated area, alongside a birthday shoutout for frontman Jamie Hails.

Final Thoughts

As fans moved toward the exits, the smiles were universal. Different crowds came for different bands, but everyone left united sweaty, exhilarated, and hoarse. The combination of a killer lineup, thoughtful logistics, and strong community vibes made Froth & Fury Perth not just a festival, but a benchmark.
Leaving was smooth, staff waving people off with the same warmth they’d welcomed them in with. The verdict was clear: Perth absolutely held its own.

Whether it storms harder than Adelaide remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: Froth & Fury is more than an event. It’s a celebration of music, mischief, and metal in its purest, most Australian form.

Long may it reign.

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