After more than two decades of pushing the boundaries of metalcore, The Devil Wears Prada brought their Flowers EU & UK MMXXVI tour to Eindhoven’s Effenaar for a night of crushing heaviness, emotional depth and melodic experimentation. With Oversize, 156/Silence and Novelists completing a varied supporting lineup, the evening celebrated the many faces of modern heavy music.
Oversize opened with an atmospheric blend of alternative rock, shoegaze and post-hardcore, setting a textured tone for the night. Pittsburgh’s 156/Silence followed with a far more abrasive approach, unleashing dissonant riffs, unpredictable rhythms and ferocious vocals.
French progressive metalcore outfit Novelists, however, were a real standout. Vocalist Camille Contreras immediately caught the eye in a fairy-like pink dress that looked as though it belonged in a whimsical fantasy world. The delicate, almost ethereal aesthetic created a fascinating contrast with the band’s crushing riffs and thunderous breakdowns. Yet there was nothing fragile about her performance. Contreras moved between soaring clean vocals and ferocious screams with remarkable power, commanding the stage while maintaining an unmistakable sense of elegance. Tracks such as ‘All For Nothing’, ‘Prisoner’ and ‘Coda’ showcased the band’s technical precision and emotional intensity. The juxtaposition of her dreamy appearance and the sheer heaviness of the music made Novelists one of the evening’s most memorable acts.
When The Devil Wears Prada finally took the stage, the crowd exploded. They opened with ‘Where the Flowers Never Grow’ from their latest album, Flowers, released in 2025 through Solid State Records. The record explores grief, struggle and personal growth, themes that complement the band’s long-standing fascination with life’s extremes, making the song the perfect explosive start to the night.
The set then moved between newer material from Flowers, such as ‘So Low’, ‘When You're Gone’ and ‘For You’, which highlighted their evolving sound, and the ferocity of their earlier catalogue. Tracks like ‘Danger: Wildman’ and ‘Dogs Can Grow Beards All Over’ brought a welcome dose of nostalgia. Mike Hranica’s harsh vocals and Jeremy DePoyster’s melodic delivery continued to demonstrate the band’s ability to balance aggression with vulnerability. Rather than abandoning their heavier roots, they have expanded their sound, using atmosphere and melody to give their most punishing moments greater emotional weight.
The encore exploded into life with ‘Play the Old Shit’ and ‘Hey John, What’s Your Name Again?’, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Moshing and crowd surfing filled the room as fans threw themselves into the chaos, matching the band’s energy until the very last note. It was a fitting finale to a night that showcased both their enduring heaviness and their continued evolution, proving that The Devil Wears Prada remain a force to be reckoned with in modern metalcore.
Now the tour heads to the UK for five headline dates, with all three support acts joining the journey. Bristol’s Electric welcomes the lineup on 20 October, followed by Leeds’ Project House on 21 October. The tour then reaches London’s Electric Brixton on 23 October, before continuing to Manchester’s New Century Hall on 24 October and concluding at Birmingham’s Institute 1 on 25 October.
