Collapse Tour continues through September and October with six concerts in six Romanian cities, bringing together several important names from the country’s underground core scene.

The Timișoara and Cluj shows will feature Hakairi and Neon Prophecies, joined by Hatespeech in Timișoara and by Hatespeech and Call of Hate in Cluj.

The four bands explore different sides of the core spectrum, combining hardcore, deathcore and beatdown with black, death and other extreme metal influences.

Timișoara: September 25, Nemesis Art Club
Poster artwork by Viorica Spăsenie (@cadrul0)

The Timișoara show will feature Hakairi, Hatespeech and Neon Prophecies.

Hakairi

Formed in Brașov in 2023, Hakairi combine hardcore and deathcore. The band has released Echoes of Liberation, Bleak Side, Moonlight and Rust, quickly becoming a familiar presence on stages across Romania through an intense schedule of live shows and activities.

During Collapse Tour, Hakairi will also perform their latest single, “Eat Me Alive,” which will be released in the week leading up to the tour.

Neon Prophecies

Neon Prophecies have been an established presence in the local metal scene for years. Their sound combines blackened symphonic deathcore, orchestral elements and modern deathcore and extreme metal structures.

Inspired by bands such as Lorna Shore, Shadow of Intent and Mental Cruelty, Neon Prophecies bring a distinct and intense approach to the Collapse Tour lineup.

Hatespeech

Hatespeech are a four piece band from Cluj Napoca combining hardcore and beatdown. Their debut EP, Survivor Tapes Vol. 1, Barren, brings together minimalist riffs and heavy breakdowns designed for the moshpit.

Hatespeech will also perform in Oradea alongside Hakairi and Neon Prophecies.

Timișoara Schedule

20:00 Doors open

21:00 to 21:35 Hakairi

21:55 to 22:30 Hatespeech

22:50 to 23:45 Neon Prophecies

Tickets available on iabilet.ro.

Cluj Napoca: September 26, Machines Club
Poster artwork by Viorica Spăsenie (@cadrul0)

The Cluj show will feature Call of Hate, Hatespeech, Hakairi and Neon Prophecies.

Call of Hate

Call of Hate are a hardcore, metalcore and beatdown band from Brașov. The band was originally formed in France, where it was active between 2006 and 2008. In 2025, Call of Hate were reformed in Brașov by vocalist and founder Steve, together with George on guitar, Marin on bass and Silviu on drums.

The band recently released the EP Vivre en paix and has quickly become an active presence on the local scene.

Call of Hate will also perform in Bistrița alongside Hakairi and Neon Prophecies.

Cluj Napoca Schedule

19:30 Doors open

20:00 to 20:35 Call of Hate

20:55 to 21:30 Hatespeech

21:50 to 22:25 Hakairi

22:45 to 23:40 Neon Prophecies

Tickets: available on iabilet.ro.

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