SNAYX Ignite SMR 2025 at Stevenage’s Lamex Stadium with Punk Fury

25 May 2025 rocknews

SNAYX SMR 2025 roared into Stevenage on Friday, May 23, 2025, setting Lamex Stadium ablaze as the opening act for the inaugural SMR 2025 music festival. If you missed this riotous punk explosion, you missed a performance that proved punk is alive, kicking, and ready to bite. SNAYX delivered a chaotic yet precise set that electrified the crowd, setting the tone for a three-day festival featuring heavyweights like Skindred, Bob Vylan, and Those Damn Crows. SMR 2025 Tickets

Who Are SNAYX? The Punk Trio You Need to Know

SNAYX, the Brighton-based punk trio, are tearing up the UK rock scene with their ferocious sound and unapologetic attitude. Frontman Charlie Herridge, bassist Ollie Horner, and drummer Lainey Loops bring politically charged lyrics and high-octane live shows that have earned them slots alongside bands like Kid Kapichi and a standout performance at Download Festival. Their latest EP, Better Days, is a raw, rebellious masterpiece cementing their status as a must-watch act. Check out their story on SNAYX’s official site https://snayx.com/ .

Lamex Stadium: Stevenage’s Punk Battleground

Stevenage, a town with Saxon-era roots, transformed Lamex Stadium, home of Stevenage FC, into a 9,500-capacity music haven for SMR 2025 (May 23–25, 2025). Typically a football fortress, the stadium became a punk paradise, hosting a diverse lineup across three days, from Skindred’s reggae-metal to Ella Henderson’s pop anthems and Richard Ashcroft’s indie legacy.

The Show: SNAYX’s Punk Masterclass

SNAYX hit the stage like a Molotov cocktail. Bassist Ollie Horner made a theatrical entrance, wielding a sweeping brush before dropping it to grab his bass, as captured by their camera tech for maximum chaos. Frontman Charlie Herridge owned the crowd, roaring, “We are SNAYX! Good afternoon, Stevenage!” The band unleashed an eleven-song setlist that was a relentless assault of punk anthems, each track more electrifying than the last:

“Wasted Again”: Charlie perched on the monitor, delivering raw aggression.
“Concrete”: A cheeky taunt—“You lot obviously don’t work!”—had the crowd roaring back.
“Boys in Blue”: A quick check ensured Stevenage FC’s kit wasn’t blue, keeping the song’s anti-police jab on point.
“Breath”: A blistering tribute to The Prodigy’s Keith Flint, cranking the energy to nuclear levels.
“Sink or Swim”: The crowd sang, moshed, and clapped in unison, fully locked in.

The set closed with “Violence”, leaving the audience feral and proving SNAYX’s opening slot was headline-worthy. Relive the festival’s vibe via SMR’s Instagram.

SMR 2025 Setlist: SNAYX’s Punk Onslaught

Wasted Again
Better Days
Concrete
Brain Cells
Strut
Work
Boys in Blue
Breath (Prodigy Tribute)
Sink or Swim
Fayx
Violence

Why SNAYX Stole the Show

The second half of SNAYX’s set, especially post-“Breath”, was a game-changer. The crowd’s energy exploded, with mosh pits and singalongs rivaling the headliners. SNAYX aren’t just another punk band—they’re a force, blending raw power with sharp showmanship.

Join the Punk Revolution

Were you at SMR 2025? Did SNAYX steal the show? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and share your festival highlights! Follow SMR 2025 on Facebook for updates on next year’s event. Can’t wait to see SNAYX again? Grab tickets for their upcoming gigs via Bandsintown (placeholder for SNAYX’s tour page). Punk’s not dead—it’s SNAYX.