Blackbriar + Forever Still

Blackbriar + Forever Still at Le Rockn'Eat

At Le Rockn'Eat, we are thrilled to welcome Blackbriar and Forever Still for a night that celebrates evocative melodies, cinematic heaviness, and the intimate electricity our Lyon stage is known for. From our vantage point, Blackbriar’s ascent has been striking: the Dutch ensemble has turned heads across Europe with the dramatic sweep of their latest full-length, A Dark Euphony, and the spellbinding pull of singles like Cicada, My Soul's Demise, and Forever and a Day. Fronted by the magnetic Zora Cock, the band blends symphonic flourish, gothic storytelling, and razor-sharp modern metal into performances that feel both theatrical and deeply human. Sharing the bill, the Danish force Forever Still—led by the expressive range of Maja Shining—brings a modern edge and cathartic choruses that fit our room perfectly. Their material from Breathe In Colours retains a strong presence onstage, with songs such as Breathe In Colours and Is It Gone? igniting the kind of call-and-response energy we love to foster at Le Rockn'Eat. This show promises an immersive encounter with two artists who make melody as commanding as their muscle.

A night of immersive metal in Lyon

Our room was designed to place you at the heart of the music, and Blackbriar’s set thrives in that closeness. Expect the band’s signature contrasts—whispered verses that bloom into widescreen refrains, intricate guitar lines, and rhythmic surges that test the edges of our sound system—in songs like Cicada and My Soul's Demise. We’ve tuned the stage lighting to echo the band’s lyrical chiaroscuro, so when the opening strains of Forever and a Day unfold, the interplay of shadow and color pairs with every dynamic lift. Forever Still’s arrival amplifies that intensity with their blend of atmospheric electronics and punchy riff work. In our experience, the crowd locks in when the first notes of Breathe In Colours land, and the hush that precedes Is It Gone? makes the subsequent chorus feel seismic. The vocal conversation between Zora Cock and Maja Shining across the evening highlights two distinct approaches to emotion and power—otherworldly storytelling on one side, visceral modern catharsis on the other—both amplified by the immediacy of Le Rockn'Eat.

As hosts, we see this date as a snapshot of each artist’s current creative momentum. Blackbriar’s recent cycle around A Dark Euphony sharpened their cinematic vision, with finely crafted arrangements supporting narratives that feel like short films set to thunderous music; those songs come alive in a venue like ours, where every breath and bow of the vocal line carries to the back row. Forever Still’s focus on emotional clarity, showcased across the material they champion from Breathe In Colours, thrives in our space too: dynamic shifts read clearly, electronics remain crisp, and the guitar bite stays articulate without overpowering the vocals. The layout at Le Rockn'Eat ensures clear sightlines whether you’re up close at the barrier or posted near the bar, and our team tailors the mix to keep each band’s aesthetic intact. Expect a charged atmosphere, a community of passionate listeners, and the kind of post-show buzz that lingers—exactly the environment where Blackbriar + Forever Still can show the full depth of their artistry, from the delicate to the devastating.