Psychonaut

The immense success of Psychonaut’s Pelagic debut album ‘Unfold The God Man’ (2018), has proven that PSYCHONAUT are a force to be reckoned with. The three gentlemen from Mechelen, Belgium came out with a ferocious and muchly anticipated concept album that proclaims the formation of a new world through the acceptance of a new human identity. With the release of their sophomore album ‘Violate Consensus Reality’ (2022), the Belgian three-piece take the listener on a visceral trip into the collective human consciousness. A journey marked by explosive riffs, soaring vocals and intricate yet catchy compositions. An impressive album which cements PSYCHONAUT’s standing as aspirants to the throne of the contemporary European progressive / post metal community. “We’ve always been interested in religion, spirituality and philosophy,” explains vocalist/guitarist Stefan de Graef about the music of PSYCHONAUT. “We’ve meditated together, had long discussions about the nature of life, and we share a common vision.”