Vool: This band crafts a compelling blend of heavy psych and doom metal, often incorporating elements of drone and experimental music. Their soundscapes are immersive and atmospheric, appealing to fans of Sunn O))) and Electric Wizard.

Melvins: These sludge metal pioneers have been pushing the boundaries of heavy music for decades.¹ Their influence on grunge and alternative metal is undeniable, with a sound that’s both heavy and experimental, attracting fans of bands like Neurosis and Eyehategod.²

Rolo Tomassi: This UK band is known for their chaotic and unpredictable blend of mathcore, progressive metal, and experimental rock. Their music is both technically impressive and emotionally charged, appealing to fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan and Converge.

Between The Buried And Me (2 sets inc. ‘Colours’ in full): This progressive metal band is celebrated for their complex song structures, intricate instrumentation, and genre-bending approach. Performing their acclaimed album Colours in full is a special treat for fans, who also appreciate bands like Opeth and Dream Theater.

Kylesa: Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Kylesa mixes sludge metal with psychedelic and Southern rock influences.³ Their sound is heavy yet groovy, drawing comparisons to Mastodon and Baroness.

We Lost The Sea (2 sets: ‘Departure Songs’ in full + Hits set): This Australian post-rock band creates expansive and emotional soundscapes.⁴ Performing their powerful album Departure Songs in its entirety, plus a set of hits, will be a moving experience for fans of Explosions in the Sky and Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

The Fall Of Troy (‘Doppelganger’ in full): This post-hardcore band is known for their technical guitar work and chaotic energy. Playing their influential album Doppelganger in full will be a nostalgic treat for fans of At the Drive-In and Dance Gavin Dance.

DVNE: This Scottish band crafts atmospheric post-metal with elements of sludge and doom. Their music is both heavy and evocative, appealing to fans of Cult of Luna and Isis.

Adebisi Shank: This Irish instrumental math rock band is known for their complex rhythms and high-energy performances. They attract fans of Battles and Don Caballero.

Alpha Male Tea Party: Another instrumental math rock band, Alpha Male Tea Party brings a more melodic and upbeat approach to the genre. They appeal to fans of And So I Watch You From Afar and TTNG.

Gost: This electronic project blends darkwave, synthwave, and industrial influences. Their music is atmospheric and often unsettling, drawing comparisons to Perturbator and Carpenter Brut.

Sugar Horse: This band creates a blend of noise rock, post-hardcore, and experimental music. Their sound is abrasive and intense, appealing to fans of Daughters and Unsane.

Inter Arma: This American band blends sludge metal, black metal, and doom.⁵ Their music is dark and atmospheric, attracting fans of Neurosis and Yob.

Kayo Dot: This experimental rock band is known for their eclectic and unpredictable sound, drawing from various genres including metal, jazz, and avant-garde. They appeal to fans of Mr. Bungle and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum (who are also on this lineup).

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum: This avant-garde experimental rock band combines elements of progressive rock, metal, and performance art.⁶ Their theatrical live shows and unique soundscapes attract fans of Mr. Bungle and Fantômas.

Heavy Blood & Die: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Vessels: This UK band blends post-rock, electronic music, and experimental sounds.⁷ Their music is both atmospheric and dynamic, appealing to fans of Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai.

As Living Arrows: (Information is limited, likely a local or lesser-known act, best to search for music online).

Burner: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Boneflower: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Chalk Hands: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Drongo: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Giant Walker: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Maud The Moth: (Information is limited, lbest to search for music online).

Meth: This band plays aggressive and intense noise rock. They appeal to fans of The Jesus Lizard and Today is the Day.

ni: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Papangu: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).

Tayne: (Information is limited, best to search for music online).