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Jinjer / Unprocessed / Textures – European Duél Tour 2026 live gallery and review from 3Olympia Dublin 28.01.2026

On January 28th, 2026, Dublin’s 3Olympia played host to a sold-out celebration of modern metalcore as Ukrainian heavyweights Jinjer brought their European Duél Tour to Irish soil. With a stacked lineup featuring Dutch progressive metalcore pioneers Textures and Germany’s boundary pushing Unprocessed, the night promised intensity, technicality, and emotional weight and it delivered on all fronts.

Opening the evening were Textures, whose return was met with immediate enthusiasm from a crowd already buzzing long before the headliners appeared. Their progressive approach to metalcore, blending intricate rhythms with expansive atmospheres, proved an inspired way to kick things off. Despite their opening slot, Textures played with the confidence of a band fully aware of their legacy, warming up the packed venue with precision and power while setting a high bar for what was to come.

Next up were Unprocessed, who injected a sharp dose of modern flair into the night. Known for their genre blurring style and virtuosic musicianship, the German outfit leaned heavily into groove driven riffs and technical showmanship. Their tight performance and commanding stage presence drew a strong reaction from the crowd, many of whom clearly arrived early specifically to catch them. By the time their set wrapped up, the atmosphere inside the 3Olympia had reached a fever pitch.

That energy erupted when Jinjer finally took the stage. Opening with the crushing title track “Duél,” the band wasted no time asserting their dominance, following it swiftly with “Green Serpent.” From the first note, Jinjer sounded immense heavy yet controlled, aggressive yet nuanced. Frontwoman Tatiana Shmayluk’s vocal performance was nothing short of staggering, effortlessly shifting between ferocious growls and haunting cleans, while the band behind her delivered a masterclass in modern metal execution.

The setlist, spanning 16 songs, struck a satisfying balance between newer material and fan favorites. Tracks like “Tantrum” and “Hedonist” ignited the crowd, while “Someone’s Daughter” stood out as one of the night’s most emotionally charged moments, drawing a powerful response from the audience. Throughout the performance, Jinjer maintained an undeniable connection with the crowd, feeding off the energy of a venue packed wall to wall with devoted fans.

What made the night especially compelling was how effortlessly Jinjer blended technical prowess with raw emotion. While their musicianship remains razorsharp, it’s their ability to communicate intensity and authenticity that truly sets them apart. The sound was clear, the production tight, and the band appeared genuinely appreciative of the Dublin crowd’s enthusiasm.


Textures photos & set-list:


Set-list:
Void (Intro)
Closer To The Unknown
New Horizons
Reaching Home
Timeless
Measuring The Heavens
Awake
Laments of an Icarus


Unprocessed photos:


Jinjer photos & set-list:


Set-list:
Duél
Green Serpent
Fast Draw
Vortex
Disclosure!
Tantrum
Teacher, Teacher!
Kafka
Judgement(& Punishment)
Hedonist
I Speak Astronomy
Perennial
Someone’s Daughter
Rogue
Pisces
Sit Stay Roll Over




Photos & words – Ian Mc Donnell @mcgigmusic

Ian Mc Donnell

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