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"Turnstile at AFAS Live was pure chaos, but the organized, euphoric kind."
Last night, American hardcore band Turnstile completely rocked a sold-out AFAS Live. From the very first riff to the final mosh pit, the energy on stage was off the charts. Check out some of the rave reactions from the show below:
Turnstile is the perfect mix of joyful recklessness and melodic hardcore—a sound that feels like sliding down a railing through a shower of sparks while grinding along. The band is making an ambitious leap from their hardcore roots toward a more experimental sound infused with pop, funk, and rock. That means: catchy choruses, abrasive riffs on repeat, and a driving rhythm section you can’t ignore. In short: as layered as it is daring. - OOR
The band scores a solid nine for skill and sound, but when it comes to energy, the meter blows the roof off. Beer flies, people crowdsurf, no one stands still. Even if you have no clue who Turnstile is, you get swept up in the vibe. - JFK
The connection between the singer and the audience was already strong, but it reached its peak during the closer, Birds, when dozens of fans were invited on stage to jump up and down alongside the five band members. Before that, we were treated to frequent close-ups of excited fans on the stage screens. Various mosh pits were filmed from above, and a highlight came when the cameraman himself went crowdsurfing, letting us follow his feet above the sea of people. - Trouw
It was a bold shift that didn’t immediately resonate with everyone, but with their new album, it’s being recognized in hindsight: Turnstile cleverly blends hardcore punk with pop. Their songs aren’t just about raw energy—they’re about hooks, melody, and song structure.
Afterwards, the narrow corridors of AFAS resemble a delightfully sticky battlefield, with everyone searching for their jacket, their shoe, their voice, or their friends. - 3voor12
A night that sticks with you. From the very first note, the energy explodes—easily a 12 out of 10. Freedom, release, and a band that shows how massive hardcore can sound without ever feeling sterile. For newcomers, it might feel like the same formula repeats, but for fans, it’s pure magic.
The crowd? Fully alive. Everyone sings. Everyone moves. Everyone breathes the moment. The kind of show you still feel the next morning, and one you’d undoubtedly rate a 9 out of 10.- Nieuwste Hits
Photos made by Ferdy Damman