PSYCHONAUT is a psychedelic post-metal collective from Mechelen, Belgium.
Their signature sound is heavily influenced by 70’s bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, but also draws inspiration from more modern sources like Tool and Amenra.
Even though the band only consists of a traditional three-piece line-up, they are known to deliver a constantly compelling live show that grabs you by the throat from the first second to the last. Contrast and variation are the two main anchors on which they base their musical ideas. Raw, convincing and designed to create a perpetually fascinating experience, often combining their wall of sound with intense visual landscapes and light shows by like-minded artists.
Since 2013, they have released 2 physical EP’s – ‘24 Trips Around the Sun’ (2014) and ‘Ferocious Fellowman’ (2016) – which they have performed live throughout Belgium and The Netherlands. Desertfest, Rock Herk and Putrock are only a few of the stages they have conquered in the past.
PSYCHONAUT is now eager to release their debut full album – recorded at the honourable Daft Studios in Malmedy. An intricate concept album dealing with strong philosophical and existential themes, ultimately describing mankind’s re-ascension to a higher level of consciousness. The mysterious acronym ‘UTGM’ will contain material from over 3 years of incessant writing and recording and will at long last be fully revealed to the public on September 1st, 2018.
“PSYCHONAUT have managed to develop their unique identity in a very short period of time. This hard-working band deserves to break through to the highest regions of the native music scene.”– addergebroed.

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