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Berlin once again embraced its most extreme side on April 24th at SO36, one of the city’s most iconic venues within the alternative scene. With a long-standing legacy rooted in punk, hardcore and underground culture, SO36 proved once again to be the perfect setting for a night defined by intensity and a complete lack of compromise.
Organized by Doomstar Bookings, the lineup brought together four high-impact acts: JAD, Jarhead Fertilizer, The Body and Full of Hell, forming a carefully structured escalation into increasingly extreme sonic territory.
The venue filled up steadily from early on, reaching near full capacity as the night progressed. By the time Full of Hell took the stage, SO36 was completely packed, with a dense and physical atmosphere where even simple movement —such as getting to the bathroom— became a challenge.
The audience showed clear engagement from the start, with movement already building in the front rows, hinting at what was to come. However, it was during Full of Hell’s set that things truly exploded: mosh pits became constant and far more intense, and stage diving finally broke out, pushing the energy in the room to its peak. With no safety barrier separating band and crowd, the interaction felt direct and raw, amplifying the visceral nature of the final performance.
Opening the night, JAD delivered a short set —around twenty minutes— but one that wasted no time. Their sound, rooted somewhere between dark hardcore and industrial-tinged noise, was raw, aggressive and straight to the point, immediately pulling the audience in and setting the tone for what was to follow.
Next up, Jarhead Fertilizer, a US-based deathgrind outfit with strong hardcore influences, pushed the intensity further. Their roughly half-hour set stood out for its energy and sheer force within a genre that thrives on relentless impact. One of the most striking elements was the dual role of the drummer, who also handled vocals —a demanding task that requires both physical endurance and tight control.
The third act of the night was The Body, a US duo consisting of guitar and drums, known for their extreme approach to doom, noise and experimental soundscapes. Their set, also around thirty minutes long, moved away from conventional structures and explored more abrasive, challenging territories —not necessarily accessible to everyone, but perfectly fitting within the overall arc of the night.
Everything ultimately led to the arrival of Full of Hell, the undeniable focal point of the lineup. Bathed in a constant red light throughout their set, the band created an oppressive and immersive atmosphere that perfectly matched their sonic assault.
For nearly 55 minutes, they delivered a relentless performance with no unnecessary pauses and no concessions —direct, aggressive and to the point. Their sound, an explosive blend of grindcore, death metal, noise and harsh electronics, translated into a live experience that was both technically sharp and emotionally overwhelming.
At the center of it all stood vocalist Dylan Walker, an absolutely compelling frontman who lived every second of the performance with total intensity. Despite the extreme technicality of the music, the set never felt cold or distant; instead, it was charged with emotion, passion and a sense of urgency that resonated deeply with the audience.
With no encore, the show ended abruptly —exactly as it should. Direct, honest and without unnecessary extension. A performance that knows precisely when to stop, leaving behind a lasting impact.
Overall, it was a complete and well-balanced night, where each band contributed its own vision within the extreme spectrum, building a coherent progression in both energy and intensity. A powerful live experience with no filler —a reminder of what live music can achieve when delivered with conviction.
