A Wilhelm Scream Rocks the New Cross Inn in London
The New Cross Inn was absolutely insane on Friday night for A Wilhelm Scream. From the moment the doors opened, it was clear this was going to be a special one. The show was completely sold out, the crowd packed shoulder to shoulder, buzzing with anticipation and ready to erupt.
Broadway Calls kicked things off with their infectious brand of melodic punk, filling the room with upbeat hooks and singalong choruses that set the tone for the night. MakeWar followed with a set full of raw emotion and passion, delivering every track with honesty and grit. Then came Catbite, bringing a burst of ska energy that had the crowd dancing and smiling within seconds. Midway through their set, they surprised everyone with a killer Operation Ivy cover — a perfect nod to punk roots.
By the time A Wilhelm Scream hit the stage, the energy in the venue was electric. The moment they started their first song, the place erupted — moshing, jumping and crowd-surfing everywhere. Yet, despite the intensity, there was a genuine sense of community in the air. People helped each other up, shared smiles, and truly lived in the moment together — exactly how it’s supposed to be at a show like this. What stood out as well was how beautifully diverse the crowd was, with plenty of queer and non-binary fans filling the room. The atmosphere was inclusive and united. Everyone was there for the same reason: to lose themselves in the music.
Early in the set, A Wilhelm Scream tore into ‘Me vs. Morrissey in the Pretentiousness Contest (The Ladder Match)’, and that track instantly set the tone for the night. The New Cross Inn exploded with energy, and from that point on, everyone in the venue was obsessed. Frontman Nuno Pereira was unstoppable, commanding the stage with pure energy as the band tore through a blistering set. And of course, no A Wilhelm Scream show is complete without ‘The King Is Dead’ and ‘I Wipe My Ass With Showbiz’. Both sent the crowd into absolute overdrive. Every chorus was screamed back with passion. Every riff hit harder than the last. Exactly what you’d hope for from A Wilhelm Scream show.
The night was a pure celebration of community, chaos and connection. By the end, the air was heavy with sweat, the floor sticky and the room buzzing with leftover energy. Bands and fans alike were exhausted and drenched, but smiling from ear to ear. It was the kind of shared release that makes nights like this unforgettable and full of heart.
