Band Line Up 2023

Since forming in Dublin in early 2023, LaVein have forced their way into the consciousness of the Irish metal and hardcore community through a menacing barrage of noise and energy, captivating audiences with their intense live shows. 

Inspired by 90s and 00s hardcore and the technicality of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, LaVein have forged a sound that is raw, aggressive and most of all heavy. In May 2023, LaVein won the Irish Metal 2 The Masses competition and will take to the stage at Bloodstock Open Air as Ireland’s representative in August of this year.

“We are thrilled to have been selected to play at Bloodstock Festival 2023! We’d like to say a massive thank you to Simon, Oran, and everyone involved in making the entire Metal 2 the Masses competition possible. We’re beyond excited to play a festival with such an amazing lineup and such a fantastic crew behind it! See you in August!”

“LaVein...damn nearly broke the stage in half with their raw brutality” Bloodstock, Metal 2 The Masses

“An absolute tour de force of obliteration” Metal Messiah Radio

“A six track 19 minute roundhouse kick to the audible senses” Overdrive.ie