19/08/2025
Some of my experience last sunday at Bentley Auditoriums.
I start up 6am in the morning with my Nmax yamaha V1 going to Kl that day.take 4 hours to go there and i will be one of crew member for selling official merch fo Dying Fate.
A Night of Chaos: Krisiun, Dying Fate & Tools of the Trade Tear Down KL
On August 17th, the usually calm Bentley Music Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur was transformed into a battlefield of noise, sweat, and unrelenting fury. For the first time ever, Brazil’s legendary death metal trio Krisiun descended upon Malaysian soil, and from the second the doors opened, you could feel it — that restless anticipation on the faces of the faithful. It wasn’t just a show; it was a ritual, a communion between worshippers of extreme music and the sonic gods they had long awaited.
But before Krisiun unleashed their war machine, the night belonged to two local titans who’ve carried the weight of Malaysia’s heavy scene for years: Dying Fate and Tools of the Trade
Dying Fate The Rising Flame of Malaysian Death Metal
Opening the night, Dying Fate stormed the stage like they had something to prove — and prove it they did. From the first crushing riff, the crowd was hooked. Their sound was tight, brutal, and unapologetically raw; guttural vocals roared through the hall like a call to arms, while riffs carved deep into the bodies of everyone up front. Heads banged, fists rose, and the energy level shot through the roof.
What sets Dying Fate apart is that they’re not just a “support act.” They represent the new generation of Malaysian death metal young, hungry, and fearless. Their songs carried themes of struggle, anger, and social decay, the kind of messages that hit just as hard as their music. For the younger fans in the crowd, Dying Fate wasn’t just a band they were a statement: Malaysia’s scene isn’t just alive, it’s evolving.
Tools of the Trade Grindcore Veterans on a Mission
Then came Tools of the Trade, Malaysia’s grindcore juggernaut. No introductions needed, no warm-up required — they detonated straight into chaos. Blazing riffs, relentless blast beats, and vocals that cut like barbed wire hit the audience like a wrecking ball. The first proper moshpit of the night opened within seconds, a frenzy of bodies colliding in pure grindcore ecstasy.
For years, Tools of the Trade have carried Malaysia’s underground flag across borders, earning respect at international festivals and tours. Their presence on this stage wasn’t just about warming the crowd it was about reminding everyone why they are still one of the fiercest forces in Southeast Asian grindcore. On that night, they weren’t just representing Malaysia. They were grindcore ambassadors, proving to the world that this scene has teeth sharp enough to shred steel.
Krisiun – Sonic Warfare from Brazil
And then, the room darkened. A roar erupted as Krisiun’s name was announced, and suddenly the atmosphere shifted. Alex Camargo (vocals/bass), Moyses Kolesne (guitar), and Max Kolesne (drums) emerged, radiating a presence so commanding it felt like time stopped.
From the first strike, it was clear: Krisiun weren’t here to “play.” They were here to wage sonic war. Tracks like “King”, “Ravenger”, and “Endless” built a momentum that swallowed the crowd whole. When “S.O.T.E” and “Necronomical” dropped, the floor became a war zone pits exploding, sweat flying, voices screaming.
Their ex*****on was flawless. “Messiah” and “Serpent Messiah” showcased Krisiun’s brutal precision, while “Blood of Lions” and “Bloodcraft” shook the walls with primal rage. By the time “Hatred” rang out, the audience was completely possessed, screaming every word as if it were gospel. And when they closed with “Descending”, the hall erupted into absolute chaos bodies leaping, heads spinning, throats raw. Nobody wanted it to end
A Historic Night for Malaysia’s Metal Scene
Between songs, Alex Camargo raised his fist to thank the crowd, declaring Malaysia one of the loudest, most brutal stops of their tour. The hall answered with deafening cheers, solidifying a pact: Malaysia had claimed its spot in Krisiun’s blackened heart, and this would not be their last visit.
But what made this night truly legendary wasn’t just Krisiun’s devastating set. It was the sense of unity in the room. From the old-school veterans who survived the tape-trading days of the ’90s, to the fresh-faced kids discovering their first moshpit, everyone stood together no age, no race, no division, just one family under the banner of extreme music. Outside the hall, shirts were swapped, posters signed, handshakes exchanged. It was more than a concert; it was a celebration of Malaysian metal solidarity.
August 17th will be remembered not only as the night Brazilian death metal conquered Kuala Lumpur, but also as proof that Malaysia’s scene is alive, fierce, and ready to take on the world. With Dying Fate igniting the flame, Tools of the Trade stoking the fire, and Krisiun unleashing the inferno, Bentley Music Auditorium bore witness to a night that will live forever in the annals of Southeast Asian metal history.
