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Pelagic Fest 2025 will bring together a remarkable lineup, headlined by the blackened progressive metal virtuoso Ihsahn, renowned for his complex, genre-defying compositions and his mastery of both raw aggression and atmospheric depth, as well as post-rock pioneers This Will Destroy You and God Is An Astronaut, whose expansive, emotionally charged soundscapes evoke a journey through vast, uncharted territories of the human experience. This lineup is exploring the full spectrum of the Pelagic musical universe: from the intricate yet catchy post metal of Belgian trio Psychonaut to the quiet instrumental soundscapes of new Hungarian signing Törzs, from the raw, unrelenting ferocity of Lo! from Sydney and the evocative, cinematic metal of Hypno5e to the dark, krauty extravaganza of Swedish Gösta Berlings Saga.
As a special Artist Focus event, Swedish artist John G. Winther will be sharing the full spectrum of his creative vision at Pelagic Fest. Beyond his performances with his bands Barrens and Blessings, Winther will present a one-of-a-kind solo set centred around his 2021 album The Rupturing Sowle. As a testament to his multifaceted artistry, the festival will also feature an exhibition of his visual artwork, displayed in the venue’s foyer, blending his music and visual art into an experience that invites reflection.
Robin Staps, Head of Pelagic Records, comments, “Pelagic Fest 2025 will continue right where last year’s anniversary edition left off: it’s promising to be a killer weekend loaded to the brim with exceptional music from exceptional artists. I’m happy that we managed to avoid repetitions — NO band on this bill played last year already — whilst still remaining (almost) entirely within the Pelagic roster. Yes, that does include Ihsahn, who delivered a stunning reinterpretation of Lustmord’s Dark Awakening as part of our pandemic Lustmord tribute album, The Others… and God Is An Astronaut’s All Is Violent, All Is Bright was the 3rd album we ever released. “
