Høstsabbat 2022: Official Art Revealed; Graveyard Added to Complete Lineup
What more do you need to know? The e’er venerable parties behind Høstsabbat have snagged a mean-as-hell lineup for 2022, and they’re topping it off by swapping out Dead Meadow — who rule, don’t get me wrong, but couldn’t ultimately make the trip for whatever reason — for mainstay Swedish classicists Graveyard as headliners for a multinational conglomeration of a bill that ranges no less in style than it does in geography. Of course, due showcase position is given to Norwegian acts, as Høstsabbat has always done, but a return from Slomatics and appearances from Polish slammers Dopelord, Chicago’s Indian, Orkan from Sweden, REZN from the US and others assures that the scope wants for nothing, although even if the bill listed below was only the Norway natives, I’d still probably call this a badass lineup. Not my fault the Norwegian underground is incredible.
Cool fest growing, getting weirder, going further into the aesthetic ether. I missed this one last year and it was a heartbreaker. I hope I get to go this time, for reasons both hug- and riff-based.
Poster art is unveiled as of right this second. Design is by Spectral Ecstasy, and you’ll find it below (click to enlarge) along with the now-complete lineup for the two days Oct. 7-8.
Dig:
GRAVEYARD (SE)
Since 2006 the moody, hard rocking, bluesy balladry of Gothenburg’s Graveyard has served as a large part of the benchmark for the retro Scandinavian rock movement.
With an evolutionary history and output, they have inspired as many bands as their classic anthem laden guitar rock resembles from a time long past.
Their strong, neo psychedelic flourish and warm, retro drenched tonality has cut a forerunning path central to the breakthrough of our beloved, once underground, retro-style 70´s inspired scene.
Effortlessly gliding from dirty desert groove complete with stoner tinged, string bending solos to hard galloping rock and roll without losing momentum or vibrancy, alongside a signature raspy croon which exudes wanton humanity and pensive vulnerability.
Graveyard continually deliver a bountiful and gripping sonic experience with writing that consistently ebbs, flows and evolves through rich, heartfelt riffs, screaming solos and swinging groove and rhythm galore.
Without further ado, Høstsabbat is both proud and thrilled to welcome Graveyard as our last lineup addition to the 2022 edition in the church of riffs.
Thanks so much for your support, Sabbathians.
HØSTSABBAT 2022 Lineup:
Graveyard (SE)
Indian (US)
REZN (US)
Spaceslug (PL)
Årabrot (NO)
Dopelord (PL)
Slomatics (IE)
MoE (NO)
Needlepoint (NO)
Norna (SE/CH)
Kanaan (NO) – plays “Earthbound”
The Black Wizards (PT)
Orkan (SE)
Vi som älskade varandra så mycket (SE)
Bismarck (NO)
Kosmik Boogie Tribe (NO)
Håndgemeng (NO)
Agabas (NO)
Astralplane (NO)
U-Foes (NO)
Filthdigger (NO)
Kobol (NO)
ARV (NO)
Karavan (NO)
Gunerius & Verdensveven (NO)
Sturle Dagsland (NO)
Official poster design by Spectral Ecstasy.
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