In The Abyss

Shows

In The Abyss Promotions puts bands on stages. Small rooms, big riffs, no queue for the bar. Here is what is coming up.

Upcoming

Poster for Fen w/ Lychgate & Cistvaen
10 October 2026

Fen w/ Lychgate & Cistvaen

with Lychgate and Cistvaen
Venue
Radio City Social, 35 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford CM1 1TS
Doors
5pm — music from 18:00 until 23:00
A rare chance to see three incredible black metal bands in an intimate venue, and the first time any of them have played the area.
Poster for Beneath The Arches 2026
14 November 2026

Beneath The Arches 2026

Venue
Radio City Social, 35 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford CM1 1TS
Doors
12pm — music from 12:00 until 23:00
Chelmsford’s premier one day metalfest. Twelve of the UK’s finest across two venues, running in rotation so you never have to pick between two bands. Death, thrash, stoner and doom, from noon until close.
Want us to put your band on, or fancy your venue hosting one of these? Get in touch.

Past Shows

Poster for Essex Deathfest 2026
12 September 2026

Essex Deathfest 2026

One full day of the hardest death, hardcore and crossover from Essex and across the UK. Nine bands, last entry 7pm.
Three Wise Monkeys
Poster for Swamp Coffin & Dunes 10th Birthday
5 September 2026

Swamp Coffin & Dunes 10th Birthday

Ten years of Dunes, celebrated the only sensible way: two of the UK’s finest riff slingers, plus London sludge from Matter and a proper kicking from Hijack Mantis. Bring earplugs. Or don’t.
Radio City Social
Poster for Beyond Extinction & Support
23 May 2026

Beyond Extinction & Support

Beyond Extinction return to their home turf for a special one off show.
Radio City Social
Poster for Wolfbastard + Vast, Slug & Axe
28 March 2026

Wolfbastard + Vast, Slug & Axe

Satanic scum punks Wolfbastard lay siege on Chelmsford for the first time ever.
Radio City Social
Poster for Beneath The Arches Festival 2025
6 September 2025

Beneath The Arches Festival 2025

A whole day of heavy music across two venues in Chelmsford.
Radio City Social & Hot Box Live
Poster for Cage Fight & Support
2 August 2025

Cage Fight & Support

Cage Fight come to Chelmsford to warm up for their Bloodstock 2025 main stage appearance.
Radio City Social
Poster for Froglord / Gurt + Praetorian
7 June 2025

Froglord / Gurt + Praetorian

A filthy night of filthy riffs.
Radio City Social
Poster for Mastiff / Hidden Mothers + Support
8 March 2025

Mastiff / Hidden Mothers + Support

Mastiff and Hidden Mothers, plus support from Bristol’s Urzah and Essex powerviolence mob Power Failure.
Radio City Social
Poster for O Come All Ye Slayful 2
7 December 2024

O Come All Ye Slayful 2

Goat Major, Wretched Soul, The Grudge and Warpstormer see the year out.
Radio City Social
Poster for Dunes / Flamebearer / Voidlurker
14 September 2024

Dunes / Flamebearer / Voidlurker

Newcastle’s finest Dunes with Flamebearer and Voidlurker.
Radio City Social
Poster for London Metal Coalition Essex Invasion Night
27 July 2024

London Metal Coalition Essex Invasion Night

London Metal Coalition invade Chelmsford. Halberd headlining plus Kardinal X and Fracture Point, with Regicide representing Essex.
Radio City Social
Poster for Allfather + Verminthrone & Final Nail
8 June 2024

Allfather + Verminthrone & Final Nail

Riffs. Riffs. And more riffs.
Radio City Social
Poster for The Bleeding & Support
6 April 2024

The Bleeding & Support

A night of raging death metal with London’s The Bleeding plus support.
Radio City Social