SHOW ME THE BODY

supporting DEFTONES
presented by Rock Antenne Österreich, Erste Bank & Sparkasse
promoted by Arcadia Live & Barracuda Music
Tickets can be found here.

Show Me The Body are a New York City-based band known for pushing the boundaries of hardcore by blending elements of punk, noise, hiphop, and experimental music into a sound that feels both abrasive and deeply atmospheric. Driven by heavy rhythms, distorted textures, and the distinctive use of an electrified banjo, the band has built a sonic identity that is raw, confrontational, and unmistakably their own. Rooted in DIY culture and shaped by the intensity of urban life, their music captures a sense of tension, urgency, and unrest.

Beyond their genre-defying sound, Show Me The Body have become closely associated with a broader underground community that merges music, art, and social commentary. Their lyrics often explore themes such as inequality, alienation, systemic violence, and survival within modern city environments, delivered with an unfiltered and emotionally charged approach. Rather than following traditional hardcore conventions, the band continuously experiments with structure, atmosphere, and collaboration, helping redefine what contemporary heavy music can sound like.

Through their releases Show Me The Body have established themselves as one of the most forward-thinking acts in today’s hardcore landscape. Known for their intense and unpredictable live performances, they have earned a reputation that extends far beyond the hardcore scene, influencing a new wave of artists drawn to heavy music that is both confrontational and creatively fearless.