Pelagic Fest 2025 Books Ihsahn, This Will Destroy You, God Is An Astronaut and More in Full Lineup Reveal


Iconic Berlin labelis  Pelagic Records immensely proud to unveil the complete lineup for Pelagic Fest 2025, set to unfold on 23rd and 24th August at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Headlined by blackened progressive metal virtuoso Ihsahn, Pelagic Fest 2025 will feature a standout lineup showcasing unique sounds and experiences. Also headlining are post-rock pioneers This Will Destroy You, known for their evocative soundscapes and God Is an Astronaut, whose cinematic instrumental rock has earned them global acclaim. This two-day event promises to traverse the full spectrum of Pelagic’s musical universe, where innovation, depth and emotion converge in a truly transformative experience.Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 2-14-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-14-25!

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 2-14-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-14-25!

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: ArcTanGent Festival 2023 Live at Fernhill Farm


 

ArcTanGent Festival, a yearly outdoor four-day fixture at Fernhill Farm near Bristol, attracts a devoted following to its niche yet eclectic lineups of artists who generally have an association with post-rock, progressive metal, or experimental rock. It’s “sort of” a metal festival, but the range of acts it showcases steers towards the more left-field and eccentric end of heavy music and at times stretches beyond what could reasonably even be labelled as “rock”.

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Arctangent Festival 2023 Announces Their Final Main Stage Headliner Devin Townsend


The mighty Arctangent Festival 2023 today announces their final main stage headliner for this year’s event, The incredible, truly one-of-a-kind Devin Townsend will be closing out the whole festival on the main stage, Saturday night. The festival will be taking place between August 16th through to August 19th, at Fernhill Farm, a short drive from Bristol City Centre. Also announced today include Haken, Yourcodenameis:Milo, Ashenspire, Clt Drp, The Guru Guru, and many more. Acts already announced include Heilung, Converge, Deafheaven (playing ‘Sunbather’ in full as a UK exclusive), Swans, Empire State Bastard, Sikth, The Fall Of Troy, Cave In, Igorrr, Pigs7, Elder, Russian Circles, Chat Pile, Svalbard, Jaga Jazzist, Brutus, Loathe, Rolo Tomassi, Svalbard, and many more.Continue reading