Blood Incantation are redefining the boundaries of death metal with their unique blend of technical prowess, atmospheric soundscapes, and cosmic themes. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, the band has quickly risen to prominence with critically acclaimed releases like ‘Starspawn’ and ‘Hidden History of the Human Race’, earning a reputation for their intricate riffs, thunderous drumming, and mind-bending song structures. Their music seamlessly fuses the brutality of classic death metal with progressive elements and psychedelic synths, creating an immersive listening experience that feels both ancient and futuristic. Their latest effort ‘Absolute Elsewhere’ is considered a true modern metal classic. Blood Incantation are not just a band, but an interstellar phenomenon in extreme music.

Igorrr is not just a musical act; it’s an unrestrained sonic experience that defies categorization. Spearheaded by the visionary French composer Gautier Serre, Igorrr merges seemingly incompatible genres like baroque music, death metal, breakcore, and opera into an exhilaratingly chaotic yet harmonious blend. It feels like a fever dream—unsettling, captivating, and astonishingly beautiful. Igorrr has consistently pushed boundaries, refusing to settle into a predictable pattern. Every live performance is a sensory overload, a carefully orchestrated madness where operatic vocals collide with brutal growls, and frenetic beats intertwine with classical melodies. A rare exhilarating fusion of artistry and raw energy. We are extremely proud and delighted to have Igorrr as one of our headliners.

Oranssi Pazuzu from Finland has made a name for themselves over the past decade with their unique and colorful blend of black metal, psychedelic krautrock and ominous doom. Their songs often feature agonizingly slow, repetitive drum rhythms and skin-crawling riffs that gradually evolve into a psychedelic, almost hypnotic maelstrom of frenzied drums, razorsharp guitar work, swelling synths, and the bone-chilling screams of Jun-His. The band grinds and pummels, but the way they build up to these moments is of an unparalleled beauty. The fearless approach to experimentation earned them international acclaim as pioneers in progressive and extreme metal and rightfully so. Their 2021 Soulcrusher performance was exhilarating. We can’t wait to see them again.

Bongripper is a towering force in instrumental doom metal—monolithic, uncompromising, and intensely atmospheric. Hailing from Chicago, the band has carved out a cult following with sprawling compositions that crush with sheer volume and hypnotize with slow-burning dynamics. The five full length records showcase their mastery of contrast—balancing crushing heaviness with eerie, meditative passages. Their live shows are visceral, immersive, and deeply physical experiences that push sound to its absolute limits. As they have proven before in 2022 when they crushed the stage during Soulcrusher.

Darkher is the evocative musical project of British singer-songwriter and composer Jayn Maiven. Renowned for her haunting vocals and cinematic soundscapes, Darkher blends elements of doom, folk, and post-rock into a mesmerizing and deeply emotional experience. Each song is a journey through shadow and light, where ethereal melodies and heavy, atmospheric guitars create a unique sense of beauty and melancholy. Her mostly eerie and at times even outright sinister sonic storytelling comes refined on every level and with sharpened contrasts that reflect the ongoing learning-process of their creator.

Spearheaded by the enigmatic artist known only as Victor Love, Master Boot Record  crafts instrumental compositions that feel like the soundtrack to a dystopian cyberworld, combining the precision of programming with the raw energy of metal. A retro-futuristic soundscape where heavy metal, chiptune, and classical influences merge into something truly groundbreaking. Each track is a complex assembly of shredding guitars, baroque-inspired melodies, and 8-bit synthesizers, meticulously arranged to create a sound both nostalgic and avant-garde. Master Boot Record delivers an electrifying experience with furious riffs and mad, catchy melodies. Uncompromising, innovative, and utterly immersive.

healthyliving is an Edinburgh-based band crafting a gloomy, atmospheric and emotionally charged dark sound. Their songs blend delicate melodies with powerful dynamics, weaving together haunting vocals, textured guitars, and immersive soundscapes. On their debut album, ‘Songs of Abundance, Psalms of Grief’, healthyliving explores themes of vulnerability, transformation, and resilience, delivering songs that are both intimate and expansive. The band’s distinctive sound and honest songwriting is reflective, raw, and deeply human.

Imperial Triumphant is a sonic embodiment of New York City’s opulence and decay—an avant-garde black metal trio that defies convention and embraces chaos. The trio deliver a dense, intricate blend of dissonant metal, jazz improvisation, and haunting orchestration, reflecting the madness and grandeur of urban life. Their music feels like a descent into the labyrinthine heart of a metropolis, where opulent jazz halls collide with shadowy back alleys. Led by the visionary Zachary Ezrin, Imperial Triumphant’s compositions are both meticulously crafted and wildly unpredictable, demanding full attention and rewarding listeners with an experience that’s as cerebral as it is visceral. For those drawn to the bold and unconventional, Imperial Triumphant offers an extraordinary auditory journey—elegant, nightmarish, and utterly unforgettable.

Fórn is a Boston-based collective known for their immersive blend of funeral doom and sludge metal, delivering a sound that is both crushingly heavy and deeply atmospheric. Over the past decade, the band has carved out a unique space in the underground scene, drawing from personal experiences and a diverse range of influences to create soundscapes that feel cinematic, cathartic, and emotionally resonant. Their latest work, ‘Repercussions of the Self’, showcases a bold evolution, weaving in electronic elements and haunting melodies while retaining the raw intensity that defines their sound. Fórn’s music is a testament to resilience and creative growth—a journey through despair and beauty that leaves a lasting impact.

Pothamus delivers a powerful fusion of post-metal, sludge, and ambient soundscapes, creating music that feels both raw and transcendental. Hailing from Belgium, this trio crafts compositions that are as hypnotic as they are crushing—driven by thundering rhythms, droning riffs, and haunting, chant-like vocals. Their albums showcase Pothamus’s talent for building intense, immersive atmospheres that evoke both tribal ritual and modern despair. It’s a sound rooted in heaviness yet steeped in emotion, offering listeners a deeply visceral experience.

Telepathy is an avant-garde post-metal quartet from Suffolk, UK, renowned for their cinematic and instrumental approach to heavy music. Telepathy crafts immersive soundscapes that blend progressive, sludge, and post-metal influences. Their music is marked by breakneck riffs, dynamic shifts, and a deep love for film scores as well as genres ranging from synthwave to post-punk. The music is predominantly instrumental, weaving intricate narratives and emotional depth without the need for vocals.

The French Fange are not afraid to show their uncompromising blend of industrial sludge, death metal, and hardcore. In the last decade they have built a reputation for their raw, visceral sound and relentless energy, both in the studio and on stage. With each release, Fange continues to evolve their raw industrial sound while maintaining a distinct, menacing intensity. Their latest albums showcase a band willing to experiment, merging crushing riffs, harsh electronics, and powerful vocals into a uniquely aggressive sonic experience.

The Belgians of Wyatt E. craft a mesmerizing blend of doom, ambient, and Middle Eastern influences, creating cinematic compositions that transport listeners to ancient, mystical realms. Their music feels like a ritual—slow, immersive, and hypnotic—guided by deep drones, intricate melodies, and a powerful sense of atmosphere. Wyatt E. has mastered the tricky art of balancing the repetitive nature of drone with exotic exploration. A truly captivating experience.

The Devil’s Trade is a Hungarian musical project led by singer-songwriter Dávid Makó, known for his captivating blend of dark folk, blues, and Americana. With a haunting voice and a mesmerizing presence, Makó weaves introspective tales of sorrow, introspection, and existential contemplation. The Devil’s Trade’s music is characterized by its stripped-down arrangements, poetic lyrics, and a sense of melancholic beauty that transcends genres. From delicate and introspective moments to intense and powerful outbursts, Makó’s music navigates through a range of emotions, leaving a lasting impact on those who delve into his sonic realm.

Our ‘sixth extinction’ is ongoing, where purveyors of gritty, cataclysmic noise rock can count themselves as its aural embodiments. It’s certainly true for Guiltless, a group peppered with doom, sludge and post-metal veterans. The band is featuring members from Intronaut, Generation Of Vipers, A Storm Of Light and Battle Of Mice. Their debut full-length album ‘Teeth To Sky’ was released on Neurot Recordings and is produced by Kurt Ballou. The results are as devastating as you would expect. No bright messages, but crushing bleak and unsettling songs riddled with themes of the finality and nothingness of death…

For years, the area surrounding Flemish city Ghent has proven to be a fertile breeding ground for innovative and experimental sounds in the realm of hard and heavy music. In 2021, the home of the Belgian artist collective Church Of Ra has brought forth a new group that is set to conquer the extreme music world by storm: Its name is Predatory Void – and its members are no strangers to the scene. In fact, 2022 marked their debut show at Soulcrusher. Amenra, Oathbreaker and Living Gate guitarist Lennart Bossu started writing and home-recording the song ideas that would lay the foundation for Predatory Void as a means to stay sane and occupied during the pandemic when playing live was not possible. The band offers thick riffs, dissonant leads, and vitriolic vocals, through a bludgeoning patience that oozes through every orifice.

London based four-piece WREN have been honing their experimental sludge onslaught for the best part of a decade, with a slew of deliciously grim albums and EPs already under their belt. Taking elements of post-metal, sludge, noise and black metal they create bleak and emotionally powerful songs like no other. Each song builds up suspense and tension to a breaking point before sledgehammer drums, slow crushing riffs and the anguished vocals kick in and take the listener on a harrowing journey that lurches between unnerving quiet that and piercing dissonance.

Formed by ex-members of the acclaimed Necros Christos, SIJJIN bring a relentless homage to the raw, untamable spirit of 1980s death and thrash metal, channeling the aggression and darkness of legendary genre pioneers. Their songs immerses listeners in a world of esoteric themes and dark mythology, with each track delivering both technical prowess and primal energy.

Terzij de Horde is not your average black metal band. Their show at Soulcrusher is entirely dedicated to their fierce new album ‘Our Breath Is Not Ours Alone’.  Blending raw energy with a whirlwind of emotions such as grief, anger, and hope. This intensity is paired with deep reflections on the nature of life in a destructive and unbalanced world and era. Their music weaves in elements of hardcore, punk, grind, and screamo, creating a sound that, when performed live, is both intense and cathartic. The lyrics focus on the struggle to find the courage and responsibility to face the overwhelming adversity of today’s systems, which erode the life and soul of the world.

In the ten years of their existence ORYX continue to deliver their own brand of unrelenting sonic assault seamlessly blending layers of blackened doom, sludge, death metal, and black metal. As a three-piece, haling from Denver, ORYX masterfully integrate contrasting dynamics between brutal hypnotic doom and feather-light contemplative dirges, engaging the listener at every turn, thus carving a name for themselves in the metal underground.

Throwing Bricks, hailing from Utrecht, The Netherlands, is unafraid to blur the lines between genres, and their second album, ‘The Burden’, expands that sonic palette even further. Shifting seamlessly between hardcore, sludge, post-hardcore, post-metal, and even touches of post-black metal, the record unites contrasting ideas within a cohesive framework. Their sound feels almost brighter—channeling a sense of resilience and a more hopeful response to the pain voiced before. For listeners who thrive on eclectic and genre-spanning music, Throwing Bricks continues to captivate, offering an immersive, dark, and heavy experience that explores themes of hopelessness, trauma, and emotional struggle.

Negative Blast delivers a furious blend of hardcore punk, noise rock, and metallic intensity that hits with unfiltered aggression. Based in San Diego, this band channels raw energy through scorching riffs, pummeling drums, and vocals that seethe with urgency. Their debut album Echo Planet captures the chaos and frustration of modern life, wrapped in a sound that’s both abrasive and addictive. Negative Blast’s music is a cathartic release—relentless, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. For those who crave punk with a sharp edge and uncompromising attitude, Negative Blast is one to look out for at Soulcrusher!

The explosive blend of punk, noise rock, and raw energy produced by the youngsters of Daufødt is not to be missed. Delivering intense, high-decibel performances that are as cathartic as they are confrontational. With powerful vocals, abrasive guitars, and relentless rhythms, Daufødt has quickly become a standout force in the Norwegian rock scene, earning a reputation for shows that are a true release of energy and emotion.

Hailing from Rotterdam, Gavran are known for their atmospheric and cathartic sound, exploring themes of anxiety, doubt, and distress. In the wake of some unsure times post doom band Gavran returns with ‘The One Who Propels’ as follow up to their emotive dunk!records released predecessor “Indistinct Beacon”. The band now returns as a 4-piece and worked with Marius Prins (Throwing Bricks) and Tim de Gieter (Amenra, Doodseskader,..) on this new album, resulting in a massive wall of sound. Drawing from many related genres, the band seamlessly combines elements from doom, sludge, shoegaze and post-rock. Their Soulcrusher show can be marked a pre-release show of this massive new effort.