February 11th at Adelaide’s Lion Arts Factory was one of those nights where you could feel it building before doors even opened. Sick Cunts, Nonpointers, and G-punks all descended on the venue ready for a proper throwdown — a celebration of groove, alternative metal history, and the kind of live energy that only bands like HED PE and Nonpoint consistently deliver.
Kicking things off were Adelaide locals Suffer The Evenue, and as always, they brought their trademark no-holds-barred, no-prisoners attitude. These guys don’t do warm-ups — they go straight for the jugular. The crowd responded instantly, bouncing, shouting, and throwing themselves into the chaos while frontman Nick dove right into the audience, blurring that line between stage and pit. There was even a random teddy bear head making the rounds as their unofficial mascot for the night, which honestly felt perfectly on brand for the controlled madness they create.
I’ve caught Suffer The Evenue a lot over the years, and it’s always killer seeing their growth — tighter musicianship, stronger presence, and an ability to hold a stage that keeps improving every time. Adelaide heavy has always had grit, and these guys embody that.
Then it was time for Nonpoint, and they absolutely delivered. There were plenty of first-timers in the crowd from the conversations I had, and every single one of them walked away impressed. Nonpoint have always been about energy, connection, and consistency, and that was on full display at Lion Arts Factory.
Their setlist ran the full timeline — newer material alongside the classics — but when they launched into their iconic cover of “In The Air Tonight”, the room locked in instantly. That track still hits hard live, and you could see fans singing every word. Closing with “Bullet With A Name” (Bullet With A Target) sealed it perfectly — fists in the air, voices hoarse, exactly what you want from a Nonpoint show.
Then came the main event: HED PE on the Still Broke Australian Tour. Jahred Gomes and the G-Punk crew stormed the stage with that unmistakable mix of rap metal, punk attitude, and raw groove that has kept them relevant for decades. Running through material celebrating the Broke era alongside fan favourites, they reminded everyone why they still fill rooms worldwide — authenticity, energy, and zero compromise.
Jahred remains a magnetic frontman, completely locked into the crowd, feeding off the energy and giving it straight back. It wasn’t nostalgia — it was living, breathing heavy culture.
For me personally, the night had an extra layer. I’ve had the privilege of interviewing both Elias Soriano (Nonpoint) and Jahred Gomes multiple times, so getting to catch both bands again live — and photograph them for Crannk.com — felt like reconnecting with old friends through the music that brought us together in the first place.
And of course, always a pleasure seeing Suffer The Evenue holding it down for Adelaide.
It was one of those gigs that reminds you why live music matters — community, chaos, connection, and that shared adrenaline you only get in a packed venue with the volume cranked.
Absolutely stoked to have been there.
All Photo’s By Jai That Aussie Metal Guy for Crannk
📸 PHOTO GALLERY
Captured live at Lion Arts Factory on February 11, 2026, this gallery documents a huge night of alternative metal, rap-punk energy and Adelaide heavy pride as HED PE’s Still ‘Broke’ Australian Tour rolled through town with Nonpoint and local firestarters Suffer The Evenue. From pit chaos to onstage intensity, these photos capture a night where groove, nostalgia and raw live energy collided.
Suffer The Evenue
NONPOINT
HED P.E
