OCEAN SLEEPER: METALCORE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL BREAKDOWN

Nov 20, 2025

3 min read

Ocean Sleeper will be hosting a first of its kind event at The Brightside in Brisbane. The 'Metalcore Christmas Special', presented by New World

Artists & AM//PM takes place on Saturday 20th of December. Boasting seven bands over two stages (indoor and outdoor) with no clashes and AM//PM DJ's until late, the night is set to be one to remember. Doors open at 5pm and the event is strictly 18+. So lets get in the Christmas spirit, check the naughty and nice list, check it twice and see who we can find on there.

Revoid - Brisbane Metalcore

Revoid have been releasing music since 2020 with their single "Cut Me Down". They have since released two EPs "Sleepless Still" (2022) and "Evergrey" (2024) with several singles including "Neon Demons" in August.

You can find updated information on Revoid on their linktree.

For Fans Of: Bring Me the Horizon, Architects, Polaris and Wage War

My Favourite Song: Blood Petals

Nightlight - Melbourne Pop-Metal

Nightlight debuted on the scene with their single "SEE THRU" in 2022. 2025 has been a busy year for Nightlight with the release of the EP "what if i'm the devil?", full length album "how does it feel?" and singles "HEAVEN//BELOW" and "DRAMA//DRAMA".

You can find Nightlight on: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok

For Fans Of: Ashnikko, Poppy, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX and Babymetal

My Favourite Song: HEAVEN//BELOW

Deficit - Sydney Hardcore

Deficit released their first track onto the world in 2020 in the form of "No Love, All Hate". The band has since unleashed a mountain of singles including this year's "FYA", "DEATHSTYLE" and "FINAL BOSS".

You can find Deficit on: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok

For Fans Of: Kublai Khan TX, Limp Bizkit, Alpha Wolf and Slaughter to Prevail

My Favourite Song: Trailblazer

Mirrors - Gippsland Metalcore

2017 saw Mirrors' debut EP "Fools Paradise". They have since added EP "Cold Sanctuary" (2019), Album "The Ego's Weight" (2021) and single "Vestige" (2024) to their discography.

You can find Mirrors on: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok

For Fans Of: Alpha Wolf, Void of Vision, Polaris and Make Them Suffer

My Favourite Song: Damien

Stepson - Brisbane Melodic Hardcore

Stepson have been releasing music since 2014's EP drop "Broken Bottles / Drunk Hearts". They have since added the album "Help Me, Help You" (2021) and several singles including "Venom" (2025).

You can find Stepson on: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok

For Fans Of: Hundredth, Endless Heights, Pianos Become The Teeth and Counterparts

My Favourite Song: This Is How It Feels

RedHook - Sydney Alt-Rock

Alt-Rock band RedHook joined the scene in 2018 with their debut single "Minute on Fire". Along with a multitude of singles RH have released EPs "Bad Decisions" (2016), "Off With Your Head" (2023), "Imposter" (2023), "Pyromanic" (2024) "Dr. Frankenstein" (2024) "Bomb.com"and Albums "Postcard From A Living Hell" (2023) and "Mutation" (2024).