Live Review: Interia – Corporation, Sheffield
25th September 2026
Support: Decrepit Youths, Distance Divine
Words & Photos: Martin Hingley
Bringing their alternative post-grunge sound to the UK for the first time, Interia hit Corporation, Sheffield, for the second and final show of their short debut UK run.
Getting the show underway are local rockers Wolfsmoke, who bring a nice blend of funky basslines and good old heavy metal riffs. The band play a strong 30-minute set that certainly gets heads banging, with lead vocalist Jo Nash’s melodic vocals helping bring everything together. Their mix of styles shows a versatility that many bands don’t have, and having only been on the circuit for a short time, it’ll be good to see how these guys grow and build a following.
Up next are Decrepit Youths, who quite literally fill the stage with six members bringing their rap-metalcore sound to Sheffield for the first time. You can feel the energy rise from the moment they begin playing. Connor Pattison stomps around the stage and into the stalls, using every bit of space available to get the small crowd moving, and it’s clear these guys have plenty of potential. With songs like Jump and Monster In Me, I’d love to see Decrepit Youths playing to a packed-out room. Their combination of strong riffs and sing-along choruses packs a punch, and with a return to Sheffield already planned for next month, I’m looking forward to seeing what they can produce with a bigger crowd.
Coming all the way from Germany, Interia have arrived in the UK for the first time, choosing Sheffield as the second stop on their short debut run. Argaman Ventura and co. deliver deep, emotive and riff-packed songs that immediately draw you into their performance. As Ventura leans over the stage and smiles at the crowd, it’s clear that Interia are ready to make the most of their UK debut.
Breaking into Tree Of Decisions, with its slow and quiet opening, the band soon show their heavier side as the song builds into a punchy, riff-heavy ending. The second song of the night, Déjà Vu, is possibly their most memorable for me, with hard-hitting guitar riffs and a chorus that has the whole room singing along at Ventura’s request. Although short, the song hits hard and showcases Roy Asher’s guitar work.
Despite having a relatively small audience to work with, Interia make a real effort to engage everyone in the room, with plenty of back-and-forth between the band and different members of the crowd. It’ll be worth seeing how that connection translates to a larger venue.
Much to the audience’s enjoyment, the band’s cover of Killswitch Engage’s My Curse goes down extremely well mid-set and provides one of the biggest sing-along moments of the evening. As the hour-long set continues, Interia draw the crowd further in with their emotional lyrics and energetic stage presence.
As the set reaches its closing stages, it becomes a tale of two contrasting styles. The fast-paced Stefanie, complete with a drum solo from Idan Arad, is followed by the slower and more emotionally powerful Snow, bringing Interia’s first Sheffield show to a fitting close.
For a band making their first trip to the UK, Interia have made a strong first impression. They’ve shown they can connect with a crowd regardless of its size, while their mix of heavier riffs and more emotional moments gives them plenty of room to grow. Based on tonight’s performance, they deserve to be playing to much bigger crowds, and I’m looking forward to seeing where they go from here. Let’s hope they’re back in the UK soon!
Photo credits: Martin Hingley
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