SAMHAIN FESTIVAL 2025

Suffocation are pioneers of technical death metal, known for their relentless aggression, intricate compositions, and guttural vocals. Their music is an unyielding barrage of complex rhythms and brutal intensity, pushing the boundaries of death metal into new realms of precision and chaos.

Norwegian progressive black metal pioneers Enslaved combine the ferocity of black metal with intricate, atmospheric passages and forward-thinking compositions. Known for their ever-evolving sound, Enslaved continues to push the boundaries of metal while honoring their roots.

2025 Belgian exclusive show!

From Birmingham, UK, Anaal Nathrakh is an extreme metal powerhouse, fusing black metal, grindcore, and industrial elements into a chaotic and visceral sound. Known for their apocalyptic themes and intense, unrelenting music, they’ve become a defining force in extreme metal. Albums like "The Codex Necro" and "In the Constellation of the Black Widow"have cemented their legacy as purveyors of sonic annihilation.

Dragged Into Sunlight play 'Hatred For Mankind'

UK-based Dragged Into Sunlight blends black metal, doom, and industrial noise to create a suffocating, intense soundscape. Their landmark album Hatred For Mankind is a brutal exploration of despair and nihilism, and this set promises an uncompromising, overwhelming live experience.

Originating from Prague, Czech Republic, Cult of Fire stands as one of the most enigmatic and atmospheric black metal bands in the modern scene. Drawing heavy inspiration from Hindu mythology and Eastern spiritual traditions, their music and visuals evoke a deep sense of mysticism and transcendence. Their critically acclaimed album "मृत्यु का तापसी अनुध्यान"(Ascetic Meditation of Death) is a journey through life, death, and rebirth, blending aggressive riffs with hypnotic melodies.

The Ruins Of Beverast play 'Unlock The Shrine'

The Ruins of Beverast (Germany) continue to push the boundaries of atmospheric black and doom metal, blending sweeping, melancholic soundscapes with crushing, primal riffs. Their music conjures an otherworldly atmosphere, exploring occult themes and invoking a sense of cosmic desolation.

Ahab (Germany) are known for their ocean-themed funeral doom, crafting deeply emotional, slow-moving compositions that explore the depths of human suffering and existential despair. Their expansive sound combines atmospheric doom with crushing heaviness, transporting listeners into dark, watery realms.

Hellripper (Scotland) deliver a high-octane blend of thrash metal, black metal, and speed, with ferocious riffs and blistering tempos that bring an unapologetic, rebellious energy. Their music channels classic thrash influences with a modern, fiery twist, often delving into themes of the occult and rebellion.

Thy Light (Brazil) are masters of depressive black metal, known for their raw emotional intensity and atmospheric depth. Their music is a poignant exploration of personal anguish and existential grief, blending cold, melancholic melodies with harsh, desperate vocals.

Vemod (Norway) are known for their atmospheric black metal, combining cold, expansive soundscapes with raw, emotionally charged melodies. Their music reflects the bitter beauty of solitude and nature, evoking feelings of isolation and existential longing.

Austere (Australia) create emotionally charged black metal that blends raw, aggressive sound with mournful melodies and anguished vocals. Their music is a cathartic journey through grief and despair, exploring deep, personal pain and the darker side of the human experience.

GROZA (Ukraine) blend black metal with elements of doom and death, creating a sound that is both crushing and atmospheric. Their music captures a deep sense of sorrow and existential struggle, with sweeping, melancholy melodies set against a backdrop of relentless aggression.

Fuming Mouth (United States) combine death metal and hardcore with an unrelenting, nihilistic edge, delivering an explosive sound that is both brutal and cathartic. Their music is aggressive, visceral, and intense, exploring themes of inner turmoil and human despair.

Born from Bordeaux, France, The Great Old Ones channel the cosmic horrors of H.P. Lovecraft into their music. Their sound merges atmospheric black metal with hauntingly melodic passages, creating a dark and immersive auditory landscape. Each album tells a tale from the Cthulhu Mythos, delivering a sense of dread and wonder. With their evocative live performances, they transport audiences into the dark worlds of Lovecraftian lore.

Pothamus is a psychedelic sludge-metal trio from Mechelen, Belgium, known since 2013 for their entrancing blend of crushing riffs, tribal percussion, and spiritual intensity. Their second album, ‘Abur’ (out February 14, 2025 via Pelagic Records), dives even deeper into their ritualistic sound. Expect a gripping journey through drones, Surpeti tones, and layered vocals that balance destruction and serenity. Following their acclaimed debut Raya, Abur cements their place at the forefront of Belgium’s heavy music scene.

Danish outfit Hexis fuses black metal, hardcore, and crust punk into a ferocious and chaotic live performance. With a reputation for their punishing sound and overwhelming live shows, they bring a relentless energy that leaves a lasting impact.

Saturnalia Temple (Sweden) create cosmic doom, blending occult, psychedelic, and ritualistic influences into expansive, hypnotic soundscapes. Their music explores dark, astral realms, immersing the listener in a vast, eerie atmosphere that is both expansive and deeply atmospheric.

Bütcher (Belgium) are a high-energy, blackened speed metal band known for their ferocious riffs and relentless aggression. With a sound that blends the rawness of black metal and the blistering speed of classic thrash, they deliver an explosive, rebellious energy that channels the spirit of early metal pioneers.

This five-piece band from London is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising new names in the alternative music scene. With their dreamy, detailed sound and the enchanting yet delicate voice of lead singer Poppy, they create songs that transport listeners to another world. Their second EP 10K, produced by Ben Hillier (Blur, Depeche Mode, Nadine Shah), received acclaim from influential outlets such as BBC Radio 1, Dazed & Confused, and Pigeons & Planes. Frequently likened to adventurous acts like Bar Italia and Maria Somerville, Sunken are poised for a breakthrough, with their highly anticipated debut album set for release early next year.

Imha Tarikat, meaning "Pilgrimage of Enlightenment" in Turkish, is a black metal project founded in Germany by frontman Kerem Yilmaz. Known for their raw intensity and spiritual themes, the band explores concepts of inner struggle, mysticism, and transcendence. Their music combines furious black metal riffing with a sense of melodic depth, creating a profound and cathartic experience.

Häxenzijrkell (Germany) deliver an atmospheric fusion of black and doom metal, invoking dark, occult themes through their ritualistic, slow-moving compositions. Their music creates a haunting, immersive experience, drawing listeners into a world of ancient rites and forgotten mysticism.

Wyatt E. (United States) mix atmospheric black metal and doom, with an emphasis on creating expansive, melancholic soundscapes that explore themes of loneliness and introspection. Their music invites listeners into a reflective space, drenched in sorrow and cosmic solitude.

Hailing from Parma, Italy, Caronte is a doom metal band steeped in the occult. Their music is inspired by esoteric themes, rituals, and mysticism, with heavy, psychedelic riffs and captivating melodies. Drawing comparisons to bands like Electric Wizard and Saint Vitus, Caronte’s music invites listeners into a realm of spiritual exploration and sonic heaviness. Their live shows are a ritualistic experience, offering a blend of doom and transcendence.

GGU:LL (Germany) specialize in occult doom, crafting ritualistic, slow-moving compositions that evoke a sense of mystery and darkness. Their music is dense and atmospheric, with an emphasis on creating an immersive experience that taps into the spiritual and mystical realms.

Based in France, Blóð is a doom metal band that crafts mournful and weighty compositions steeped in sorrow and atmosphere. Their sound features slow, crushing riffs, melancholic melodies, and an overwhelming sense of despair, evoking imagery of desolate landscapes and emotional catharsis. Blóð's music is perfect for those seeking a deep, immersive doom metal experience.

Shagor (Netherlands) brings forth a unique blend of atmospheric black metal and post-metal, drawing listeners into a sonic world of epic landscapes and primal energy. Their ethereal soundscapes paired with brutal moments create a dynamic and immersive experience.

Lunar Tombfields' blend of ambient doom and atmospheric black metal evokes a sense of cosmic isolation and despair. Their haunting compositions offer a journey into dark, vast soundscapes that resonate with an ethereal, yet crushing weight.

Belgium’s Modder is a sonic monolith, blurring the lines between bone-crushing sludge and hypnotic post-metal. Through a towering wall of downtuned riffs and a relentless rhythm section, they craft a sound that is both physically oppressive and spiritually transcendent.

Their latest release, 'Destroying Ourselves for a Place in the Sun' (October 2025), sees the band perfecting their signature balance of raw brutality and atmospheric depth. On stage, Modder is a force of nature—a high-volume ritual that demands total surrender.

Hailing from the Netherlands, Deathless Void delivers a chilling blend of blackened death metal that captures the essence of despair and raw aggression. Their sound is an intense fusion of punishing riffs, relentless drumming, and haunting atmospheres, evoking themes of nihilism and existential dread. With a focus on creating both brutal and immersive sonic experiences, Deathless Void stands out as a rising force in the underground metal scene.

Straight out of the Netherlands, Witchfukker brings unrelenting chaos with their ferocious blend of blackened thrash and punk-infused metal. Their unapologetically aggressive sound is marked by razor-sharp riffs, blistering tempos, and a defiant attitude. Known for wild, high-energy live shows, Witchfukker captures the raw essence of old-school metal with a modern edge.

From the Netherlands, Dodentocht channels the bleakness of existence through their crushing death doom sound. Their music is marked by slow, oppressive riffs, guttural vocals, and a suffocating atmosphere. Themes of nihilism and misanthropy run deep in their work, creating an unforgiving sonic journey into the void. 

Crouch was founded in 2021 when Levy Seynaeve and Wim Coppers of Wiegedood decided the world needed a(nother) good, slow and crushingly heavy band. And so they proceeded with the plan, got Jasper Hollevoet onboard to play bass and in 2023 dropped a bomb of an EP, simply titled EP. Things are simple in the Crouch universe. Words like razors, riffs like landslides, drums like lashes.