Make Them Suffer - Australian Regional Tour
On a cool night in Gosford, the shores of Brisbane Water trembled under the weight of blistering breakdowns and guttural screams as Make Them Suffer took the stage at Drifters Wharf. The Perth-based metalcore outfit delivered a relentless set that left no neck un-sore and no heart untouched.
From the moment the band launched into their opening track, the crowd was all in — a swirling pit of energy, sweat, and catharsis. Vocalist Sean Harmanis unleashed a storm of harsh growls with ferocious precision, while Alex Reade added haunting clean vocals and atmospheric synth layers that elevated the band’s sound into something truly cinematic. The contrast between brutality and beauty is where Make Them Suffer thrives, and it was on full display this night.
Drifters Wharf, with its intimate yet energetic layout, proved to be a perfect venue for this kind of sonic assault. The acoustics allowed the intricacies of the band’s musicianship to shine through — from bone-crushing guitar riffs to the subtle electronic flourishes that give their music its unique depth. The crowd, a mix of long-time fans and newcomers, was electric throughout, erupting into circle pits and chant-alongs during tracks like “Doomswitch” and “Hollowed Heart.”
One of the standout moments came mid-set when the band paused briefly to connect with the audience. Harmanis shared some heartfelt words about the band’s journey and the importance of community in heavy music — a brief but powerful moment of unity before diving back into the chaos.
In a scene that can often feel saturated, Make Them Suffer continues to prove they’re in a league of their own — both sonically and in their ability to command a stage. Their performance at Drifters Wharf was nothing short of explosive, reaffirming their place as one of Australia’s most vital and exciting heavy acts.
For anyone even remotely interested in the power of modern metalcore with emotional depth, Make Them Suffer is not a band to miss — and Gosford won’t be forgetting this night anytime soon
Thank you to Make Them Suffer, Destroy All Lines, Greyscale Records, Open Door Management, Dallas Does PR and Drifters Wharf for having us along
Review & Photos by Megan Kilpatrick for Music Kingdom Australia
