Catch Your Breath with Of Virtue and Until I Wake – Rebellion, Manchester.

It was clear from the moment I arrived at Manchester’s Rebellion that this wasn’t going to be just another gig. The show was completely sold out, and the buzzing queue wrapped around the venue like a signal flare for the madness to come. With a stacked lineup featuring Of Virtue, Until I Wake, and headliners Catch Your Breath, the night delivered on every level—and then some.

Of Virtue

Opening the night was Of Virtue, who wasted absolutely no time in setting the place ablaze. The energy was electric from the first note, with mosh pits igniting instantly and refusing to let up until the final chord. A particularly moving moment came when the band performed “Sober,” dedicating the track to their guitarist’s incredible milestone of 18 years sober. The crowd exploded with appreciation—and so did the band, with the lead singer launching himself straight into the chaos, joining the pit and singing shoulder-to-shoulder with fans.

The fan interaction was next level. During the set, one fan was crowd-surfed right onto the stage, and rather than rushing them off, the band embraced the moment, leaning down to sing with those crushed against the barrier. A wild, sweaty, glorious start to the night.

Until I Wake

Next up were Until I Wake, who flipped expectations in the best way possible. A friend of mine was fully braced for a hardcore metal assault—only to be hit with a rap-infused intro that screamed nu-metal vibes, followed by soaring, almost pop-punk level vocals. It shouldn’t have worked, but it absolutely did.

Their energy carried the torch from Of Virtue and ran with it. The frontman didn’t just engage the crowd—he joined it, diving into a growing mosh pit and rallying fans with an old-school “Wall of Death.” While most venues don’t allow it these days, all it took was a gesture, and the crowd split like it was 2005 again. I couldn’t even wait until the next day—I messaged a friend that night to tell them about this band. They’re ones to watch.

Catch Your Breath – A Headliner Worth Sweating For

By the time Catch Your Breath took to the stage, there was barely any space to move. The crowd held their ground, shoulder to shoulder, all determined to claim a good view. Friends I knew were at the show admitted the only way through was straight through the mosh pit—a shortcut for the brave.

Frontman gripping the mic in a bold (and slightly bonkers) white raincoat and beanie—despite the very un-rainy Manchester heat (I know rare right) —set the tone for a bold performance. I was dying in a denim jacket, so hats off to him for enduring the sweat for the look. The bassist was a photographer’s dream, moving in time with the beat and blending grace with those iconic heavy metal flourishes we all know and love. The band’s stage presence was flawless.

The vocalist’s performance was especially impressive—smoothly transitioning from clean to harsh vocals with raw emotion and control, all while battling a throat infection. Halfway through, the band delivered a touching dedication of “Good In Goodbye” to their guitarist Teddy’s late grandmother, adding a layer of emotional depth that gripped the crowd before they flipped the switch again into full chaos with “Savages.”

Of course, no set would’ve been complete without their viral hit “Dial Tone,” which had the room singing along like it was a headline festival slot. They ended strong with an encore of “Y.S.K.W,” sending everyone out into the night riding a high.

Final Thoughts

From start to finish, this show was a perfect storm of sweat, sound, and soul. Not a single complaint could be heard as people spilled out of Rebellion, just grins, hoarse voices, and talk of how insane the night had been. Incredible bands, an unbeatable crowd, and a venue that felt like home. Manchester didn’t just host this show—it lived it.

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