Grey Daze headline The underworld – 21st March 2026

Back at The Underworld, it felt like a different kind of night to the usual chaos the venue sees. Still packed, still loud, but there was a quieter edge to the anticipation. People weren’t just there for a heavy show. There was something more personal hanging over it. With a VIP meet and greet underway before the show, fans were waiting outside early.

PAVÉ

Manchester band PAVÉ opened the night and felt like a really solid fit for the room. Formed in 2019, they’ve steadily built a name for themselves within the UK alternative scene by leaning into a sound that sits comfortably between modern rock and heavier alt influences. There’s a clear sense of ambition in what they do, but it never feels overworked. Big vocal hooks, weighty guitars, and a polished but still energetic delivery give them the kind of sound that works both on record and in a live room.

Over the last couple of years, they’ve started picking up genuine momentum too. Their debut EP Are We Above The Secrets We Keep helped put them on more people’s radar, with BBC Radio 1 support and a run of festival appearances that included slots at Isle of Wight and Truck Festival. They’ve also shared stages with bands like BONES UK, The Hara and SOAP, which makes sense when you see them live. They’ve got that same mix of confidence and urgency that works well in front of a crowd.

At The Underworld, they came across comfortable from the start. Support slots can be awkward if the room isn’t fully there yet, but they handled it well. The set moved at a good pace, the songs felt varied without losing shape, and there was enough punch in their sound to keep people engaged early on. By the end, the crowd had properly warmed to them, especially near the front, and you got the sense they’d won over a fair few people who maybe hadn’t gone in knowing much about them.

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GREY DAZE

For many in the room, Grey Daze aren’t just another band on a tour poster. Formed in Arizona in the early 1990s, they were the first band of Chester Bennington, long before he went on to global success with Linkin Park. In recent years, the remaining members have brought the band back, reworking old material and keeping that early chapter of his music alive in a way that feels considered rather than nostalgic for the sake of it.

From the moment they walked on stage, the connection between band and crowd was clear. There was no big theatrical opening. They eased into it with “More Than I Can Offer” and “She Shines”, letting the songs speak for themselves. The sound sat comfortably in that late ’90s alt-rock space, but live it felt fresh rather than dated.

As the set went on, tracks like “Saturation” and “Fake Little Lies” kept things moving, with the crowd singing along in pockets across the room. It wasn’t constant chaos or big pits. It was more about people being present, listening, and taking it in.

One of the most memorable moments came when the lead singer, Cris Hodges, stepped down into the crowd during the set. Instead of keeping that barrier between stage and audience, he moved straight into the middle of it, singing among fans and even stopping to take a few quick selfies. It wasn’t a forced moment, It felt like a genuine attempt to break that distance and share the moment properly.

The set also carried extra weight given the timing. The night before would have marked Chester Bennington’s 50th birthday, and when the band dedicated a song to him, the mood in the room shifted. It was simple and respectful. No over-explaining, just an acknowledgement that landed with everyone there.

Songs like “Wake Me”, “Soul Song” and “Sickness” hit hardest in those quieter moments, where the crowd’s voices carried as much as the band did. Even the covers, including “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)” and “Man in the Box,” were delivered in a way that fit naturally into the set rather than feeling like add-ons.

By the time they reached the encore with “Shadows” and “B12,” the room felt fully connected. Not in a loud or chaotic way, but in a shared understanding of why everyone was there.

Grey Daze shows aren’t about big production or spectacle. They’re about songs, history, and giving people a chance to reconnect with something that still means a lot. At The Underworld, that came through clearly. It felt honest, and that’s what stayed with people as they left.