Considered one of Europe’s foremost “leftfield” music festivals, with a penchant for the rather noisy, ArcTanGent have announced overnight the first wave of acts for their 2025 festival.
Highlights from the first announcement include the only UK festival performance for hallowed sludgecore group Melvins, with Australian progressive group Karnivool set to headline their first ever ArcTanGent.
It’s also celebrations for Rolo Tomassi, who are performing as part of their 20th anniversary as a group in 2025, while there are set to be retrospective sets from some acts, including The Fall of Troy, as they embark on performing their hallowed albums in full during their performances.
ArcTanGent's organiser and booker, James Scarlett revealed during the line up announcement: "We go again! We’ve already got some huge reunions in the form of Kylesa, Adebisi Shank and Vessels, plus some legendary albums in full from The Fall Of Troy, We Lost The Sea and Between The Buried And Me.”
“We’re also delighted to welcome Melvins and our Friday headliners, Karnivool, to their first ever ATG. We’re starting as we mean to go on - ArcTanGent 2025 is going to be ridiculous!"
Tickets to ArcTanGent are currently on sale, including a payment plan option, and a reminder that those wishing to attend all four days must pick up a weekend ticket in order to avoid missing any of the bands on offer.
5. Kylesa
Kylesa is a Georgia-based sludge metal band, known for their psychedelic undertones and dual drummers. After a hiatus, the band is reuniting for ArcTanGent 2025, marking their UK festival exclusive. Their blend of doom, punk, and experimental sounds has made albums like Static Tensions cult favorites | The Washington Post via Getty Im
6. The Fall of Troy
The Fall of Troy is an American post-hardcore trio known for their technical proficiency and energetic performances. Their 2005 album Doppelgänger, featuring frenetic guitar work and mathcore influences, became a cult classic. They will perform the album in full for a UK-exclusive set at ArcTanGent 2025 | Provided
7. DVNE
DVNE is a Scottish progressive metal band known for their sprawling, cinematic sound. Their music blends heavy riffs with spacey, atmospheric sections, drawing on influences from sludge, doom, and post-metal. Their 2021 album Etemen Ænka has been praised for its ambitious scope and storytelling | Provided
8. We Lost The Sea
We Lost The Sea is an Australian post-rock band whose emotive, instrumental compositions often tackle themes of loss and grief. Their 2015 album Departure Songs is a haunting, cinematic journey that will be performed in full at ArcTanGent 2025, alongside a second set | Provided