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Roadburn Festival 2025 recap in photos and [ALT]

Black and white photo of a lively concert featuring the band The HIRS Collective, whose name (HIRS) is prominently displayed on a large screen at the back of the stage. The vocalist is performing energetically at center stage, engaging with the crowd. In the foreground, a dense audience is seen cheering, with one person being lifted above the crowd in a crowd-surfing moment. The stage is brightly lit with beams from multiple overhead lights, adding intensity to the scene.

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Day 1

Black and white photo of a concert venue with a large stage. A screen above the stage displays "Roadburn 2025" with a silhouette of a person. The venue is mostly empty, with a few people scattered around, including two individuals sitting on the steps in the foreground. The atmosphere is calm and anticipatory.
Roadburn day 1/4. Early to the party I guess. Oranssi Pazuzu will start off in a few moments, performing Muuntautuja.
A black and white photo of a live music concert shows a band performing on stage. Bright stage lights beam down through a haze of smoke, illuminating the drum kit in the center. Silhouettes of musicians are visible, with one playing drums and others on keyboards and guitars. The backdrop features a visual display of floating, glowing orbs resembling stars or bubbles. The audience is seen in shadow at the bottom of the image.
Oranssi Pazuzu with their Muuntautuja set.
A black and white photo of a heavy metal concert shows the band Kylesa performing on stage. Bright stage lights radiate across the scene, casting dramatic beams through the smoke. Three band members are visible: two playing guitars on either side and one on drums in the center. A large, intense graphic featuring a monstrous skull-like face and the band's name "KYLESA" is projected behind them. The audience is silhouetted in the foreground, watching the performance.
Kylesa on stage after a nine year hiatus. Not directly my cup of coffee, but they surprised me positively!
A black and white photo of a heavy metal concert shows the band Kylesa performing on stage. Bright stage lights radiate across the scene, casting dramatic beams through the smoke. Three band members are visible: two playing guitars on either side and one on drums in the center. A large, intense graphic featuring a monstrous skull-like face and the band’s name “KYLESA” is projected behind them. The audience is silhouetted in the foreground, watching the performance.
A black and white photo captures a concert in a small, industrial-style skate hall venue with exposed wooden beams and ductwork. The band is mid-performance, with the vocalist at the front passionately singing into the mic, flanked by guitarists and a bassist. The drummer is partially visible behind them. The audience, made up of closely packed fans, stands directly in front of the band, some with cameras and others with band merch. The stage is decorated with the Paleatinian and Trans Pride flag. The atmosphere is intimate and energetic, with raw, DIY aesthetics.
Teardrinker did a secret show at the skate hall. The right side of history comes with raging sounds of resistance.

This was definitly the highlight performance of the day for me, which will be hard to top. Top 3 material.
A black and white photo of a live concert performance by the band "envy." The band members are silhouetted against a large screen displaying the word "envy" in bold letters, with dramatic stage lighting beaming down from above. The scene has a moody and atmospheric tone.
Envy is criminally underrated. Impressive show once again, as I have seen them one before in #Nijmegen. Will catch them again today!

Day 2

Black and white close-up photo of a wrist adorned with multiple beaded bracelets and a fabric wristband labeled "ROADBURN." A watermelon is tucked into one of the bracelets. The background is slightly out of focus, showing part of a shoe and a floor.
Roadburn day 2/4. With a total of six full sets from early noon on, that was another exciting day. Didn’t forget to bring my earplugs today, so there was another chance to see and safely hear The Body do their works.
Black and white photo of a live concert scene, showing a band performing on stage with dramatic backlighting and fog effects. Silhouettes of five band members are visible, including a vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player. The crowd in the foreground is watching attentively. Bright beams of light radiate from behind the band, creating a striking, atmospheric effect.
First off was Throwing Bricks with Ontaard performing a Somethong To Lose set. Glad to have seen them, as I couldn’t be with the Throwing Bricks show last year.
Black and white photo of a live musical performance on a stage, featuring a large ensemble. The group is illuminated by overhead stage lights, with a large screen behind them displaying an ornate, gothic-style image with text that appears to say "IN UW HANDEN [---] MIJN GEEST". The audience is visible in the foreground, watching the performance attentively. The atmosphere suggests a solemn or theatrical theme.
Heartwarming and soulful was the very, very impressive De Mannen Broeders set, with their beautiful choir. From the creative mind and Church of Ra / Amenra founding father Colin H van Eeckhout, together with Tonnie Dieleman.

“Wij zijn De Mannen Broeders en God zei dank bevat onze groep meer zusters.”
Black and white photo of a lively concert featuring the band The HIRS Collective, whose name (HIRS) is prominently displayed on a large screen at the back of the stage. The vocalist is performing energetically at center stage, engaging with the crowd. In the foreground, a dense audience is seen cheering, with one person being lifted above the crowd in a crowd-surfing moment. The stage is brightly lit with beams from multiple overhead lights, adding intensity to the scene.
The HIRS Collective was one of the bands I had to see this year. The two of them crushed the stage with their grindcore crust punk alternated with 80’s and 90’s dancetracks. They managed to set a vibe here with their 30 (or 40) minute set. Moshpits are relatively rare at Roadburn, but this show had a serious one!
Black and white photo of a dynamic live concert performance by the band Envy, with their name displayed prominently on a large screen in the background. The stage is filled with dramatic lighting and fog, highlighting the silhouettes of six band members playing guitar, drums, and keyboards. The lead vocalist is captured mid-gesture with one arm raised passionately. The crowd is visible in the foreground, watching the intense performance.
Yes! A second Envy set. As I have seen them yesterday, I didn’t want to mis them today neither. What a wholesome, one of a kind band this is. Great set once again.
Black and white photo of a moody live concert scene, with a dramatic spotlight beaming from behind the drummer at center stage. The drummer is captured mid-performance, arms raised with drumsticks. Another band member is seen leaning over equipment on the right side of the stage. The atmosphere is heavy with fog and intense lighting, while a large crowd watches in the foreground, some holding up phones to record the moment.
Soooo…yeah…these earplugs definitely did their job, as this The Body show was really the ‘body’ of sound I expected. I have seen many LOUD performances in the past by bands like Sunn O))), Boris, Swans (Michael Gira and Kristof Hahn will play sunday!), Conan, etc. And this is definitely one for the ‘loudest concerts ever’ list. Also, I just loved the dark and grimm performance this duo left the audience with.
Black and white photo of an indoor live music performance in a venue with high wooden ceilings and exposed beams. A four-member band is playing in front of a crowd; the musicians are focused on their instruments, including electric guitars and drums. The audience is standing close to the stage, some taking photos or videos. The atmosphere appears intimate and energetic.
And to conclude the day Big Brave played a secret show at the skate hall! Glad to have seen this unique set by this impressive band, as I will probably not see them when they hit the big stage at The Terminal.

Day 3

Black and white photo of a live concert, showing a band performing on stage with bright spotlights beaming down through haze. A large crowd is silhouetted in the foreground. In the background, a crescent moon is projected on a screen behind the band. Several musicians with long hair are playing instruments, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene.
Today was more of a layed back Roadburn day, with quite the nice surprises, of which some performances were have-to-sees and some simply blew me away unexpectedly.
Black and white photo of a metal concert, showing the band Dødheimsgard (DHG) performing on stage. The lead vocalist is in the center, leaning forward dramatically with a microphone in hand and long hair hanging down. Other band members are playing instruments under intense stage lighting. A large screen behind them displays the DHG logo and abstract industrial imagery. The audience is silhouetted in the foreground.
Talking about have-to-see bands; I was just in time to catch the Dødheimsgard show from the beginning, playing their masterpiece album Black Medium Current. Because of the symphonical tone of the album, this show could have been just a wall of sound, but it was a very clear and impressive performance! Glad to have seen then live.
Black and white photo of a live band performing in a large industrial-style venue with high ceilings and metal beams. Bright stage lights cast dramatic beams through the haze, highlighting the musicians—vocalist and guitarist, bassist, and drummer—on stage. A wall of Marshall amplifiers is stacked on the right side. The crowd is silhouetted in the foreground, immersed in the performance.
By surprise, I ended up at a Gillian Carter show. I have to say, I had to get used to their blackened hardcore sound and screams. But they ended up playing a very energetic and on-point show. And the audience presented the first serious circle-pit I saw this Roadburn edition.
Black and white photo of a live concert featuring a metal or rock band mid-performance. The stage is lit with bright spotlights, and a large screen in the background displays a glowing symbol resembling a cross with a scythe, enclosed in a circle. The lead vocalist is captured in motion, holding a microphone and leaning forward. Two drummers are positioned on either side of the stage, with guitarists in between. A large crowd is silhouetted in the foreground, watching the energetic performance.
The Uniform show was quite something. Apart from the show itself, this is my first encounter with this band, not having heared of them before. This band with Interpol and Couch Slut members manages to create a sound that struck me like a (very) blackened Idles combined with Daughters. Impressive set!
Black and white photo of a live music performance on stage. A drummer is playing behind a drum kit on the left, and a keyboardist and vocalist is silhouetted on the right, seated at a keyboard and microphone. A large projection of a stone statue, resembling an ancient sculpture, is displayed on a screen behind them. The atmosphere is moody and dramatic with minimal lighting.
ØXN makes me want to be of Irish residence. This performance had the most lovely and emotional pagan folkloric vibes, with hints of The Wicker Man film, combined with hints of Lynchian sounds. But above all, ØXN has it’s own unique way of story telling and creating dark soundscapes. Highly recommended!
Black and white photo of a live concert with a full band performing on stage. Five musicians are visible, including a percussionist playing congas, a drummer, a keyboardist at center stage, and two guitarists and vocalists on either side. Bright spotlights shine down from above, creating dramatic beams of light through a hazy atmosphere. The audience is visible in the foreground, silhouetted against the illuminated stage.
Every year, Roadburn has it’s out-of-tune and out-of-vibe (headliner) bookings, which is always exciting, because that’s exactly what redefining heavyness is. This year, I guess Altin Gün is such a band. The Turkish folktunes with psychedellic folk twists made even the grimmest people in the audience shuffle their feet. Glad to have seen them live at this venue!

Day 4

Black and white photo of a hand holding a ticket and flyer for Roadburn 2026, a music festival taking place from April 16 to 19 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. The ticket shows it was issued by Paylogic, with event details printed including the venue "013 Poppodium." The background includes a textured metal surface and some scattered objects.
So here we are at the last day of Roadburn 2025. Starting with a pic of my hardcopy ticket and an original artprint for the next edition! You have to hold on to something in life, especially these days. 361 days to go…but not before looking back into the last day of this year’s edition of Roadburn.
Black and white photo of a live band performing on stage in front of a crowd. The stage is lit with dramatic overhead spotlights and hazy smoke. There are five musicians: a bassist on the right, a vocalist holding a microphone, a guitarist playing mid-action, a drummer in the back, and a guitarist on the left. Behind them, a screen displays mirrored or stylized symbolism. The audience is silhouetted in the foreground, adding to the intense live atmosphere.
Today started with the Vuur & Zijde show, performing their album Boezem. Beforehand, their music doesn’t really seem to be my cup of coffee, but this band really showed they are more than worth it giving them another try, which I know I will do. With members of Laster and Terzij de Horde (!).
Black and white photo capturing a packed indoor concert venue. The crowd fills the frame, all facing the brightly lit stage in the distance. Beams of light cut through the smoky atmosphere from above, highlighting the silhouettes of audience members. The industrial-style ceiling features exposed ducts and metal beams, contributing to the raw and energetic ambiance of the live music event.
Yes. Bacht’n de Vuile Moane brings the lo-fi, minimal lompness, which I’m looking for in my black metal. This somewhat reminded me of the sounds of Kwade Droes, only kind of more minimal ánd synthy.
Black and white photo of Kristof Hahn and Michael Gira from the band Swans performing on stage. Kristof is seated on the left, playing a lap instrument, while Michael is on the right, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone. Both musicians are illuminated by stage lighting, with a dark background and a visible crowd in the foreground, creating an intimate concert atmosphere.
I have seen #Swans two times before and Kristof and Michael perform in the big church in my hometown #Nijmegen before.

What I loved about this specific show, were the clear elements of country music involved within their inhumanly loud sound.

Conversation between the two that could only be heared from the front of the stage:
Kristof: “Should we leave?”
Michael: “No. Kris. We should not leave. We should stay and try to remember WHAT THE F*** WE’RE DOIN’ HERE.”
Black and white photo of a solo musician performing on stage with a resonator guitar. The artist is illuminated by a spotlight while singing into a microphone. Behind them, a large screen displays a close-up image of a hand reaching toward a barbed wire, adding a dramatic and symbolic visual element to the performance. The audience is visible in silhouette in the foreground, creating an intimate concert atmosphere.
The art and folk of Cinder Well. For sure, she has by far the most impressive venue-artposter (I will post the print later on). But this performace was gentle, touching, Both Godly and paganized at the same instance. This minimalist fingerpicking was kind of hallucinating. I really loved it.
Black and white photo of a high-energy live band performance in an indoor venue with exposed wooden beams. The vocalist, standing center stage, wears a dramatic outfit including a long white wig, theatrical makeup, and a unique body suit with patches and lace. They are passionately singing into a microphone. To the left and right, masked musicians in black attire play guitar and bass. A drummer is visible in the background, and the stage is filled with musical gear and amplifiers. One of the speaker cabinets is draped with a Palestinian flag and the other with the Trans Pride flag, adding to the punk or avant-garde aesthetic of the show.
Bombstrap came up to do a secret show at the skate hall. This encounter was what I needed. Some art makes you feel understood. And some people understand this art. Protect trans kids with your punk-ass and free Palestine for the sake of their and your own existence. Or else f*** off.

Respect Existence or Expect Resistance.
A black-and-white photo of a musician with long hair performing on stage, playing a harmonium and singing into a microphone. The performer is dressed in flowing, ceremonial-style clothing with a pendant necklace. Behind them is a large screen showing a pastoral landscape with stylized, gothic text reading "Greet" entwined with branches. A woven wreath-like decoration hangs on the front of the performer’s stand, adding to the mystical, pagan aesthetic. Misty lighting enhances the ethereal atmosphere of the scene.
Closing it all down, Greet (formerly the drummer in anti-fascist black metal band Dawn Ray’d!) gifted a melancholical rite, celebrating myths and paganism. All I could think about, is how Roadburn is a Summer Isle in the middle of the most cruel world. An isle of respect, love and inclusion. An isle of darkness defining all colors of life, existence, art and everything beyond. Black is where all colors are combined.

I’m a lifelover.

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