Crash of Rhinos, the Derby emo revivalists, returned to live performance Friday in Nottingham after a thirteen-year hiatus. The band launched a short tour to support "Logbook," their first album since 2013.
The reunion marks a significant moment for the UK emo scene. Crash of Rhinos disbanded at their commercial and creative peak, leaving fans without new material or touring activity for over a decade. The reemergence of the group alongside fresh recordings signals renewed creative energy within a genre that has experienced cyclical revivals over the past several years.
The timing aligns with broader interest in emo and post-hardcore acts from the 2000s and 2010s. Bands like Touché Amoré, Militarie Gun, and reunited acts such as Pianos Become the Teeth have sustained and renewed audience enthusiasm for the genre's introspective intensity and technical musicianship. Crash of Rhinos occupied a particular niche within this landscape, known for their precise instrumental arrangements and emotionally detailed songwriting.
"Logbook" carries weight as their first new full-length in thirteen years. The album title suggests retrospection and documentation, fitting for a band returning after such an extended absence. Rather than simply rehashing their earlier sound, the project allows the group to demonstrate how their artistic sensibilities have evolved across more than a decade outside the recording studio and touring circuit.
The Nottingham show represents not merely a nostalgic gesture but a genuine continuation of the band's artistic life. Short tours following album releases have become standard practice for reunited acts, offering bands the opportunity to test new material before live audiences while rebuilding connections with longtime supporters. For Crash of Rhinos, this tour provides the chance to integrate "Logbook" into their catalog and establish whether their return carries genuine momentum beyond reunion curiosity.