Psychonaut

Belgian psychedelic post-metal band Psychonaut has been a leading force in modern heavy music for years. Their traditional trio line-up long masked the compositional power, narrative depth and intense live presence with which they continue to innovate the genre. After their impressive breakthrough with Unfold the God Man (2020) and the spiritually charged Violate Consensus Reality (2022), the band played at festivals such as Alcatraz, Rock Herk, Boomtown, Soulcrusher, Roadburn Redux and A Colossal Weekend, sharing the stage with Amenra, Brutus and The Ocean, among others. The new album World Maker came about when guitarist/singer Stefan De Graef became a father. This event brought about a shift: from philosophical and spiritual themes to personal reflections and life lessons for his son — a musical legacy of love. The record exudes a rare optimism, with influences from world music, electronica and jazz, and guest contributions from Anthe Huybrechts (Anthe/Helion Creek) on tracks such as Origins, which also features Indian tablas.