HeKz will return to the iconic Cart & Horses on Friday 29 May 2026 to headline Brave New World III, a special night that will also serve as the London launch show for the band’s fifth studio album.
A venue steeped in rock history and revered as the birthplace of Iron Maiden, Cart & Horses provides the perfect setting for what promises to be a landmark evening in the HeKz story. Brave New World III continues the band’s ongoing event series dedicated to adventurous, forward-thinking music, uniting fans of rock, metal, and progressive music under one roof.
Fresh from completing their most ambitious record to date, HeKz will debut new material live alongside powerful selections from their back catalogue, delivering the immersive, high-energy performance that has become their trademark. Known for their fusion of muscular riffs, intricate arrangements, soaring melodies, and cinematic dynamics, HeKz have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling progressive metal acts.
Support on the night comes from London metalsmiths Primitai, whose relentless heavy metal assault and commanding live presence have made them a force on the UK scene, and Dylan Gers, the rising singer-songwriter bringing a dynamic and emotive counterpoint to the evening’s sonic journey.
“Brave New World has always been about pushing boundaries and creating nights that feel special,” says HeKz frontman Matt Young. “Launching the new album at Cart & Horses, alongside artists we respect and an audience that embraces adventurous music, feels like the perfect way to introduce this next chapter of HeKz.”
With a growing reputation for curated, high-quality live events, Brave New World III promises to be a celebration of creativity, progression, and the power of live music.
