defences — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 9 defences setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester, United Kingdom.
defences live: key facts
Gigvault documents 29 defences concerts from 2014 to 2026 in 25 cities across 10 countries.
- Most played city: London (3 shows)
- Typical set length: 7 songs (median of the last 9 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-10-15 — Sala Razmatazz, Barcelona
defences — artist information
From the moment "defences" ignite the stage, a sonic maelstrom of alternative metal takes hold, a precisely engineered chaos that vibrates through your chest. Their sound is a chugging, riff-driven beast, infused with modern metal's intricate power and nu-metal's raw, undeniable groove. The energy they unleash in Manchester wasn't just heard, it was a tangible force, pulling the crowd into a collective headbanging trance. Every beat was a visceral punch, every note a charged current, creating an experience that left you both exhilarated and spent.
Genres: alternative metal, modern metal, british.
defences setlist — Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester, United Kingdom (2026-03-17)
9 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- Gold In The Dark
- Lithium Kiss
- What You Know
- Perish
- Crush
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier defences setlists
defences setlist — Downstairs at The Dome, London, United Kingdom (2025-12-05)
12 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Lithium Kiss
- Crush
- Perish
- Ego (Maniac)
- Breathe It In
- Silence & The Sound
- Over
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
- Might and Main
defences setlist — Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany (2025-11-14)
7 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Perish
- Lithium Kiss
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
defences setlist — The Foundry, Torquay, United Kingdom (2025-11-10)
7 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Perish
- Lithium Kiss
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
defences setlist — KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (2025-11-09)
7 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Perish
- Lithium Kiss
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
defences setlist — Donington Park, Castle Donington, United Kingdom (2025-06-11)
6 songs, in the order played:
- Gold In The Dark
- Shadowlight
- Shatter
- Breathe It In
- Perish
- Gravity
defences setlist — The Joiners Arms, Southampton, United Kingdom (2025-04-24)
9 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- Gold In The Dark
- What You Know
- Perish
- In the Black
- Ego (Maniac)
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
- 2025-04-25 — The Lower Third, London, United Kingdom
The Curse · Gold In The Dark · What You Know · Perish · In the Black · Ego (Maniac) · Breathe It In · Shadowlight · Gravity - 2014-10-21 — The Garage, London, United Kingdom
The Oblivious · Defences · Alleviate · Grow · Scared · Beneath The Surface
33 defences setlists are known in total; the most recent 9 are shown here.
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Songs defences plays most often live
Across the last 9 defences concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Breathe It In | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| Gravity | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| Perish | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| Shadowlight | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| The Curse | 7 of 9 | 78% |
| What You Know | 7 of 9 | 78% |
| Lithium Kiss | 5 of 9 | 56% |
| Gold In The Dark | 4 of 9 | 44% |
| Ego (Maniac) | 3 of 9 | 33% |
| Crush | 2 of 9 | 22% |
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defences on the same bill
Also played Roda Rock
Artists related to defences
These acts have played the same venues or festival line-ups as defences on the shows tracked here.
Cities where defences played
- Concerts in Leeds
- Concerts in Glasgow
- Concerts in London — 5 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Southampton — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Bristol
- Concerts in Birmingham
- Concerts in Manchester — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Nottingham
More defences concerts
19 defences shows are documented on Gigvault.
- defences @ Sala Razmatazz, Barcelona — 2026-10-15
- defences @ Orion, Rome — 2026-10-13
- defences @ Demode Club, Bari — 2026-10-12
- defences @ Legend Club, Milan — 2026-10-11
- defences @ NINKASI Kao, Lyons — 2026-10-09
- defences @ Backstage By The Mill, Paris — 2026-10-08
- defences @ Le Rex, Lille — 2026-10-07
- defences @ Capitol, Hanover — 2026-10-05
- defences @ Markthalle, Hamburg — 2026-10-04
- defences @ Garage, Saarbrücken — 2026-10-03
- defences @ Im Wizemann, Stuttgart — 2026-10-02
- defences @ Backstage, Munich — 2026-10-01
- defences @ KINO ŠIŠKA, Ljubljana — 2026-09-26
- defences @ Durer Kurt, Budapest — 2026-09-25
- defences @ Flex, Vienna — 2026-09-24
- defences @ Roxy, Prague — 2026-09-23
- defences @ STOLARNIA, Wroclaw — 2026-09-22
- defences @ LIZARD KING, Krakow — 2026-09-21
- defences @ Hydrozagadka, Tychy — 2026-09-20
Venues where defences played
- defences at Key Club, Leeds
- defences at Slay, Glasgow
- defences at The Garage, London — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- defences at The Fleece, Bristol
- defences at Institute 1, Birmingham
- defences at Academy, Manchester
- defences at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- defences at Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon
- defences at Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester
- defences at Downstairs at The Dome, London
- defences at Gruenspan, Hamburg
- defences at KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
Festivals defences played
defences appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault.
Who has opened for defences?
These acts have played as support on defences shows tracked on Gigvault.
- Alchemize
- Crushed By Waves
- The Mechanist
Who has defences opened for?
defences has played as support on shows by these artists.
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Frequently asked questions
Where has defences played?
defences shows on Gigvault are documented in 34 cities, including London, Manchester, Hamburg, Southampton and Barcelona. Venues include The Garage in London, Academy in Manchester, Backstage By The Mill in Paris and Backstage in Munich.
When did defences last play?
The most recent defences show on record is 2026-10-15 at Sala Razmatazz, Barcelona, Spain.
How many defences concerts are on Gigvault?
29 defences concerts are documented, from 2014 to 2026 across 34 cities.
Which festivals has defences played?
defences appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault: Roda Rock 2026.
Who has defences shared a stage with?
On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, defences has appeared alongside Future Palace, ALLT, As Everything Unfolds, Avralize, Elwood Stray and Ghosther.
When is defences playing live next?
No defences dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-10-15 at Sala Razmatazz, Barcelona, Spain; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find defences setlists?
9 setlists by defences are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.
How many songs does defences play live?
defences typically plays 7 songs — most concerts land between 7 and 9 across the last 9 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does defences open with?
defences opened 7 of the last 9 concerts with "The Curse".
What song does defences close with?
defences closed 7 of the last 9 concerts with "Gravity".
Which songs does defences always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 9 defences concerts. The closest is "Breathe It In" at 8 of 9.
What rare songs has defences played recently?
10 songs appeared only once across the last 9 concerts, among them Alleviate, Beneath The Surface, Defences, Grow, Might and Main, Over, Scared, Shatter.