Dying Wish at Summit Denver - Flesh Stays Together Tour

Dec 8

Show Review

A bitterly cold and icy night on December 3rd 2025 in Denver wasn’t about to stop anyone from showing up as Dying Wish brought the Flesh Stays Together Tour to Summit Music Hall. From the moment the doors opened, it was clear the weather outside had nothing on the heat building inside the venue.

The night kicked off with Boltcutter setting the tone, followed by Orthodox’s crushing grooves, Gouge Away’s raw urgency, and Static Dress’s emotionally charged intensity; each band stacking the energy higher before Dying Wish took the stage. When they finally did, the room erupted into nonstop motion. Furious riffs, relentless drums, and Emma Boster’s commanding presence drove the pit into overdrive from start to finish.

Despite the ice-covered streets, Summit was packed with fans who came ready to move, scream, and sweat it out together. Denver proved once again that no amount of cold is enough to keep heavy music fans at home.

Boltcutter

Boltcutter is a rising force in the modern hardcore scene, known for their abrasive energy, relentless pacing, and no-frills sonic assault. Blending metallic aggression with classic hardcore fundamentals, the band delivers short, punishing tracks built for chaos in the pit. Their music thrives on urgency and raw impact, positioning Boltcutter as a breakout act in the new wave of heavy hardcore.

Orthodox

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Orthodox have carved out a reputation as one of the most dominant acts in modern metalcore and hardcore crossover. Their sound fuses crushing low-end heaviness, industrial textures, and emotionally charged intensity. Known for pushing the boundaries of the genre, Orthodox continue to evolve with each release, balancing technical precision with visceral brutality.

Gouge Away

Gouge Away is a post-hardcore powerhouse recognized for blending raw punk aggression with deeply emotional songwriting. Fronted by Christina Michelle’s explosive vocal delivery, the band channels themes of identity, struggle, and resilience through blistering instrumentation and dynamic shifts. Their music is confrontational, cathartic, and unapologetically heavy; both sonically and emotionally.

Static Dress

Static Dress brings a modern, genre-bending approach to post-hardcore and alternative heavy music. Combining atmospheric electronics, crushing breakdowns, and vulnerable lyricism, the UK-based band has quickly gained attention for their emotionally immersive sound and distinct visual identity. Static Dress thrives in the space between chaos and melody, blending nostalgia with a contemporary edge.

Dying Wish

Dying Wish is a metalcore band known for reviving the raw intensity of early 2000s heavy music through a modern lens. Blending ferocious riffs, soaring melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics, the band delivers a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Fronted by Emma Boster, Dying Wish has become a powerful voice in the modern metalcore movement, recognized for their authenticity and relentless live energy.