BEAR celebrates 15 years of pure, uncompromising aggression. The Antwerp-based progressive hardcore band has lost none of its intensity over the years, on the contrary. Their latest album Vanta is the result of years of struggle, pain, and perseverance. No light without darkness. After the release of 'Propaganda' (2020), guitarist James Falck was diagnosed with cancer, forcing the band into a period of uncertainty and recovery. Then, the pandemic brought the entire music scene to a halt. While many called it quits, BEAR kept fighting. They channeled illness, loss, frustration, and depression into their heaviest and most relentless work to date.

15 years of BEAR means 15 years of unwavering strength, cathartic noise, and pure hardcore. FEAR THE BEAR!

CAMPUS has been a cornerstone of Belgian melodic hardcore for nearly two decades. Since 2004, they’ve grown from a group of friends with a dream into an explosive live band, tearing up stages at festivals like Groezrock and Pukkelpop. Blending post-hardcore, metalcore, and screamo, they released two EPs and two albums, with 'Oh, Comely!' (2010) cementing their status as a powerhouse in the scene. After a long hiatus, CAMPUS made a triumphant return in 2023 with their original lineup, a surprise show at Pukkelpop, and a blazing Homecoming Tour in 2024. New tracks like 'Thrash Life' and 'Homecoming' proved the band still bursts with energy. With upcoming releases and an unrivaled live reputation, CAMPUS is ready to go harder than ever.

Astodan is a Belgian band that has been crafting a unique blend of alternative rock, post-metal, and post-rock since 2017. What started as an instrumental project evolved into an immersive sound where melancholy and power merge. With the addition of Bart Van der Elst on vocals, their music gained a new dimension, evident on 'Évora' and soon on 'Dirges', set for release in 2025 via Dunk! Records and Athousandarms. Inspired by bands like ISIS, Deftones, and Mogwai, Astodan continues to reinvent itself without losing its signature atmosphere.

From epileptic speeds to filthy vocals, this parasite delivers the noisiest possible variant of powerviolence. After their live shows, you'll crawl home or to the nearest physiotherapist. Get ready for demonic animal sounds, heavy feedback, and all that’s wrong. Don’t expect any attempt at nuance live, this parasite infects everyone. Lintworm released their self-titled debut album in March, in collaboration with Genet Records. After a successful release show, support shows for Knocked Loose & Deafheaven (Trix), Frail Body & Knoll, Portrayal of Guilt, and a spot at Ieperfest and AFF, they’re ready to storm the stage once again!