Looking back on a Night to Remember: In Hearts Wake Shake Hobart’s Uni Bar
Written by Jackson Simpson
Australian metalcore heavyweights In Hearts Wake stormed into Hobart’s Uni Bar as part of their Incarnation Summer Tour, delivering a night packed with sheer power! Supported by Reliq, Inertia, and Ocean Sleeper, the show highlighted some of Australia’s most exciting heavy acts, making it an unforgettable night for the people of Tasmania.
Reliqa kicked off the night with a unique progressive metal sound that stood out from the lineup. Their technical ability and powerful vocals added a different flavour to the show. The band’s energy was unbeatable, Reliqa finished their set with a band and set the tone for what was going to be an impressive display of Australian heavy music.
Next up, Inertia took the stage with their signature blend of melodic and ambient-infused metalcore. Their set was a mix of soaring clean vocals and crushing breakdowns, drawing early attention from the growing crowd. Inertia are no stranger to Tasmnian stages, as they’ve become a staple for touring heavy acts, growing in ability with each visit.
Ocean Sleeper brought their emotionally charged yet hard-hitting post-hardcore/metalcore fusion to life.. Fans responded in kind, with plenty of moshing and headbanging. The Hobart crowd, fully engaged with the band’s raw and heartfelt delivery. Their mix of aggression and pop elements set the foundation, ready for the headliners to hit the stage.
When In Hearts Wake finally hit the stage, the Uni Bar erupted. The band wasted no time igniting the pit, jumping straight into some tracks of their newest album, Incarnation. Frontman Jake Taylor is a seasoned vet at this point and it was clear to see, as he commanded the crowd with his ferocious vocals. They sent the crowd on a journey as they played a mix of older anthems and new material, including Earthwalker, Hellbringer and The Unknown, bringing something for everyone.
Photo Credit: Jackson Simpson @dark.departure.visuals
In Hearts pride themselves on unity and environmental awareness, and this was not lost on the band or the crowd. The band closed with Orphan, leaving the room drenched in sweat and adrenaline.
The Incarnation Summer Tour proved why In Hearts Wake remains one of Australia’s most popular metalcore bands. With a lineup that showcased some of the country’s best talent, the night was a demonstration of why it is more important than ever to support local Australian music.