Crash of Rhinos Reunion Show in Bristol

Crash of Rhinos, the English emo band from Derby known for their atypical lineup of two bassists and all five members on vocals, reunite for a special show in Bristol. The band, which originally formed in 2009 and disbanded in 2014, reconvened in 2025 after Italian label Legno approached them about a repress of their debut album, Distal. Their rough punk style echoes 1990s emo bands like Jawbreaker and Burning Airlines.

Attendees can expect a high-energy performance featuring all five members—Paul Beal, Jim Cork, Ian Draper, Richard J. "Biff" Birkin, and Oli Craven—each contributing vocals. The band's reunion follows the announcement of their third studio album, Logbook, released in 2026, and this show is part of a series of UK and Italy dates that summer. It's a rare opportunity to see a band that helped define the modern emo sound in an intimate setting.