SUPER MEGA DEATH ROBOT – RESCUE ROOMS – 01/08/2026
Word + Images by Summer Cinnamon
Super Mega Death Robot (SMDR) just played their biggest gig yet, opening at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham for My Chemical Hoemance, The UK’s c*ntiest My Chemical Romance tribute band. SMDR are a Midwest Emo inspired 3-piece band formed in Nottinghamshire; They released their first single, ‘In Memory’, to Spotify in May 2026.
Super Mega Death Robot makes their live performances feel like a love letter to the Midwest Emo subgenre by incorporating confessional lyrics, twinkly guitar riffs and constant shifts through loud-soft dynamics, Their pure appreciation for the style shines through during their live sets.
To kick off the evening, they opened with some unreleased bangers such as, Beneath the Skin, Hello but I’m not sorry, and Coming of Age. It was immediately clear that the crowd was intrigued by the raw lyricism from the young band and entertained by the comedic values in some of the song introductions. After this, the band smoothly transitioned into performing their hit single, In Memory, a fast-paced song about loss and vivid memories which was well received by the room.
The venue continuously filled throughout the set with fans new and old, all getting to experience these shockingly unreleased tunes. Whether it was their first, or 100th listen, you could feel the intense emotions bouncing across the room.
Lowe’s expressive and dynamic guitarwork paired with his raw, emotionally vulnerable singing left the crowd in awe. Thompson’s electrifying yet tender bass-work paired with the occasional vocals made the live performance feel put together and genuine. Something about dual vocalists on a song just makes the lyrics so much more impactful and honest as it makes wretched lyrics feel like a repeated plea. Powell’s proficient and hardcore drumming is what causes the songs to feel so complete, the heavy noise makes the lyrics feel intimate and unvarnished.
Continuing on, they further played more unreleased songs such as, Monday Song, Will Sadd, and Punch Bug.
To finish off their set and get the crowd ready to welcome the headliner with palpable energy, they ended the night by playing Jim and Pam sad edits, another unreleased belter that opens with a solo from the iconic Felix Lowe. The room seemed to be captivated in the performance by this point in the night, and honestly, I wish the set never ended. The trio exited the stage after capturing a photo with the adoring crowd to hold the memory of this unforgettable, passionate performance at their largest venue so far, highlighting their progress through their journey as a band.
The band offers exclusive handmade merch tees in black, made personally by the members, using bleach to make every design unique for their early adopting fans. They currently only offer a handful per venue, but I believe that this is a beautiful way to show their fans how passionate they are and express their gratitude to the ‘day one’ listeners. It will be a great reward for the original fanbase to prove their loyalty as the band continues to swiftly progress through the music industry.
Watching this performance in real time felt like watching history be made; The young trio are rife with talent and passion, and I hope to see many more public releases and gigs in the near future.
Band Members: Felix Lowe, Leo Powell, Alfie (Dact) Thompson
Photographer: Summer Cinnamon
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