London metallic hardcore quartet False Reality have unveiled their new single ‘COST OF SPITE’ via Hassle Records. The single comes ahead of their fast-selling headline dates and tour with Heriot.

Stream the single here: https://false-reality.ffm.to/cost-of-spite

Vocalist Rachel Rigby comments on the single: “The song is about the inequality there is still out there in the world. Feeling anger when your hard work and passions get boiled down to your gender, skin colour or sexuality. It’s also about pulling away from feeling like you have to shrink yourself down and dilute yourself to make others feel comfortable, instead of being your most expressive self.”

Catch False Reality on the following dates:

02 Apr: Outpost, Liverpool, UK (LOW TICKETS)
03 Apr: Mabgate Bleach, Leeds, UK
04 Apr: Head Of Steam, Newcastle, UK (VENUE UPGRADE)
05 Apr: Norwich, Space Studios (LOW TICKETS)
06 Apr: Leicester, Matinee, Duffy’s Bar 

09 Apr: Glasgow, G2 @ The Garage (with Heriot, Grove Street)
10 Apr: Bristol, Fleece (with Heriot, Grove Street)
11 Apr: London, Underworld (with Heriot, Grove Street)
12 Apr: Birmingham, Asylum (with Heriot, Grove Street)
13 Apr: Manchester, Rebellion (with Heriot, Grove Street)

18 Apr: Manchester Punk Festival, The Bread Shed
14 May: Downstairs @ The Dome, London, UK (with Dead Pioneers & Jools)
17 May: Fury Dance Festival, FR
31 May Foe Fest, Bristol, UK (with TRC)
28 Jun: Rock In Bourlon Festival, FR
12 Jul: Hardcore Help Foundation, DE
19 Jul: Manchester, Aatma 
01 Aug: Full Rewind Festival, DE
16 Aug: Toxic Wotsit Festival, Hastings, DE
29 Aug: Burn It Down Festival, Torquay, UK
06 Sep: No Play Fest, Liverpool, UK 

‘COST OF SPITE’ follows recent single ‘Cranium‘, the first new music from the band since the release of their underground breakthrough EP Path of Self Destruct. The EP features previous single ‘Opposites React‘, a groove driven, empowering track that features vocals from Jem of Aussie hardcore band Speed.

Comprised of individuals deeply rooted in the underground music scene, False Reality are a London-based hardcore band that formed in 2023. Renowned for their thrash infused, hardcore crossover sound and fiercely energetic performances they draw influences from bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Broken Teeth and Backtrack as well as early era Sepultura and even Deftones.

False Reality have carved out a distinct identity, leaving an imprint on audiences who have witnessed their performances. Having already shared the stage with the likes of Stray From The Path, Speed, Jesus Piece, Madball, Buried Alive and Static Dress, garnering support both locally and nationally, False Reality are solidifying their status as one of the most exciting acts in the UK heavy music scene.

False Reality are:
Rachel Rigby – vocals
Dave Connolly – guitar
Louis Dale – drums
Joe Cornwell – bass

False Reality online:
https://linktr.ee/falserealityukhc
https://www.instagram.com/falserealityhc

London metallic hardcore powerhouse False Reality have kicked off 2025 at full throttle with the release of new single ‘Cranium’ via Hassle Records. The quartet have also been announced as support for Heriot alongside Grove Street, on their headline UK tour this April.

Stream the single here: https://false-reality.ffm.to/cranium

Vocalist Rachel Rigby comments on the single: “’Cranium’ is about grappling with letting emotions lead our actions in a negative way. It’s about learning to grow as a person by wanting to deal with situations that have hurt you in the ‘correct’ way and fighting the feeling that you are doing yourself an injustice by not letting the anger out.”

Directed by Richy Unsworth, watch the ‘Cranium’ video here:

The recently announced tour with Heriot and Grove Street is an exciting addition to False Reality‘s already busy 2025 live schedule, with many more dates to be announced in due course.

Catch False Reality on the following dates:

02 Apr: Outpost, Liverpool, UK
03 Apr: Mabgate Bleach, Leeds, UK
04 Apr: Head Of Steam, Newcastle, UK
05 Apr: Norwich, Space Studios
06 Apr: Leicester, Matinee, Duffy’s Bar 

09 Apr: Glasgow, G2 @ The Garage (with Heriot, Grove Street)
10 Apr: Bristol, Fleece (with Heriot, Grove Street)
11 Apr: London, Underworld (with Heriot, Grove Street)
12 Apr: Birmingham, Asylum (with Heriot, Grove Street)
13 Apr: Manchester, Rebellion (with Heriot, Grove Street)

18 Apr: Manchester Punk Festival, The Bread Shed
14 May: Downstairs @ The Dome, London, UK (with Dead Pioneers & Jools)
31 May Foe Fest, Bristol, UK (with TRC)
28 Jun: Rock In Bourlon Festival, FR
19 Jul: Manchester, Aatma 
06 Sep: No Play Fest, Liverpool, UK (with Zulu) 

‘Cranium’ is the first new music from the band since the release of their underground breakthrough EP Path of Self Destruct. The EP features previous single ‘Opposites React‘, a groove driven, empowering track that features vocals from Jem of Aussie hardcore band Speed.

Comprised of individuals deeply rooted in the underground music scene, False Reality are a London-based hardcore band that formed in 2023. Renowned for their thrash infused, hardcore crossover sound and fiercely energetic performances they draw influences from bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Broken Teeth and Backtrack as well as early era Sepultura and even Deftones.

False Reality have carved out a distinct identity, leaving an imprint on audiences who have witnessed their performances. Having already shared the stage with the likes of Speed, Jesus Piece, Madball, Buried Alive and Static Dress, garnering support both locally and nationally, False Reality are solidifying their status as one of the most exciting acts in the UK heavy music scene.

False Reality are:
Rachel Rigby – vocals
Dave Connolly – guitar
Louis Dale – drums
Joe Cornwell – bass

False Reality online:
https://linktr.ee/falserealityukhc
https://www.instagram.com/falserealityhc

Photo Credit: Andy Baz Haynes

New London hardcore powerhouse False Reality have dropped a video for ‘Pressure’ and released their new EP The Path to Self Destruct.

Stream / purchase the EP here: linktr.ee/falserealityukhc

On the EP, vocalist Rachel Rigby comments: “Path of Self Destruct has been a long time coming but we are so happy to finally be able to share it with everyone and we are eternally grateful for the reaction it has had since it’s release. This EP feels like home to us. We have each got such a varied taste and a huge appreciation for so many genres within heavy music so this has allowed us to create our own sound by pulling in all influences of what made us want to start a band to begin with. It delves into a wide range of emotions such as coping with the loss of a loved one, feeling unheard, and being underestimated. We’ve put our souls into this and it’s already inspired us to create whatever will come next.”

Having recorded The Path to Self Destruct with producer Steve Sears Jr (Gallows, TRC, Prowler, Conjurer) the band are set out to prove why they stand apart, delivering a release that is in equal parts blistering as it is poetically cathartic. The EP lyrically delves into the complexities of life, exploring themes of betrayal, societal values, and tragedy. The EP features previous single ‘Opposites React‘, a groove driven, empowering track that features vocals from Jem of Aussie hardcore band Speed.

Comprised of individuals deeply rooted in the underground music scene, False Reality are a London-based hardcore band that formed in 2023. Renowned for their thrash infused, hardcore crossover sound and fiercely energetic performances they draw influences from bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Broken Teeth and Backtrack as well as early era Sepultura and even Deftones.

False Reality have carved out a distinct identity, leaving an imprint on audiences who have witnessed their performances. Having already shared the stage with the likes of Speed, Jesus Piece, Madball, Buried Alive and Static Dress, garnering support both locally and nationally, False Reality are solidifying their status as one of the most exciting acts in the UK heavy music scene.

Catch the band live:

May 10: – London, Blondies Headline – EP Release Show (SOLD OUT) w/Ill Vision
May 18: – Ashford, The Star Inn Headline w/ Final Nail, Convulsion
May 24: – London, Camden Underworld w/ H2O
Jul 27: – Manchester, Levy Punk Weekender w/ Pizza Tramp, Perp Walk, Ikhras + more
Aug 31: Tourquay, Burn It Down Festival w/ Rough Justice, Cauldron, Going Off, Overpower + more
Jul 26-28: – Levelshulme, Levy Punk Weekender w/ Pizza Tramp, Perp Walk, Ikhras + more
Aug 30-31: Tourquay, Burn It Down Festival w/ Rough Justice, Cauldron, Going Off, Overpower + more

False Reality are:
Rachel Rigby – vocals
Dave Connolly – guitar
Louis Dale – drums
Joe Cornwell – bass

False Reality online:
https://linktr.ee/falserealityukhc
https://www.instagram.com/falserealityhc