Jo Driesmans
Guitar
Hemelbestormer
Koen Swerts
Bass
Frederik Cosemans
Drums
Filip Dupont
Guitar & Electronica
Biography:
Hemelbestormer, a Dutch word which can be roughly translated as “Sky Stormer” or “Attacker of Heaven” and used to describe someone with revolutionary thoughts and ideas, is a Belgian four piece composed of dedicated veterans from the hardcore, doom and black metal scene.
Since 2012, their unique blend of instrumental post doom and various other genres has been visiting the furthest corners of the universe, passing black holes, nebulae and mysterious, blue ring-shaped galaxies and mesmerizing listeners all over the world. Always looking for balance between the light and the dark, the crushingly heavy and the eerily beautiful, Hemelbestormer’s songs, both monolithic and multi-layered, captivate the vastness and enormity of space in all its aspects. They provide a trip that will melt your mind and alter your consciousness.
2025 sees the release of their 4th album “The Radiant Veil”, a sonic masterstroke of heavy riffs, haunting atmospheres and striking melodies that goes beyond all previous works.
To promote “The Radiant Veil”, Hemelbestormer is ready to take the stage again and captivate audiences wherever they can. Following a fair share of supports, club shows and mini tours and many festivals highlights like Roadburn, Summer Breeze, Desertfest, Graspop Metal Meeting, Houses Of The Holy/Funkenflug, Void Fest, Dunk!Fest, Dome Of Rock, Alcatraz, Hell Over Hammaburg, Samhain Fest, Dark Bombastic Evening, Ieperfest, ArcTanGent, Soulcrusher, Into The Void, Lake On Fire and Hammer Of Doom, they are eager to make this list even longer!
