The biggest metal music event in the Netherlands, Soulcrusher, has included some of the best artists in the genre. Alcest, Deafheaven, The Ocean, Ihsahn, Amenra, Daughters, Lingua Ignota, Pelican, YOB, and Cave In are just a few of the top acts who made a lasting impression on festival goers.
The festival's high point was Alcest's fusion of black metal, shoegaze, and post-rock, as well as Deafheaven's performance's frenzied energy. Ihsahn's avant-garde metal and The Ocean's elaborate arrangements were both fascinating to listen to. An intense and cathartic experience was provided by the noise rock of Daughters and the doom metal of Amenra.
The festival was brought to an exciting conclusion by Cave In's fusion of metalcore and alternative rock and YOB's sludge metal. Lingua Ignota's strong vocals and Pelican's instrumental post-metal were also highlights. For metalheads all across the world, Soulcrusher 2023 promises to be yet another amazing experience.