Self Deception & Ankor

Sunday, December 6, 2026 - O2 Institute2, Birmingham

• Self Deception
• Ankor
• Lauren Babic

Self Deception lead a heavy bill at O2 INSTITUTE2 on 6 December 2026, bringing their rock sound to the Birmingham stage alongside two metal-driven supports. Ankor add an alternative metal and metalcore edge, setting up a shift from groove-led hooks into harder, technical riffing. Lauren Babic rounds out the line-up, tying metal, metalcore and rock together with a more modern, high-intensity approach. With all three artists rooted in guitar-driven heaviness but leaning into different corners of metal and rock, this single Birmingham date highlights contrasting takes on contemporary heaviness in one focused show.