Maybe I’ll take off a couple days and go. That wouldn’t be that crazy, right? By October, I’ll have been back to work long enough to justify asking for a day or two off. Fly out Thursday night, get into Antwerp on Friday, set up shop at the Trix venue all weekend and rock out, then fly back to the US on Monday? Doesn’t seem that unreasonable. A weekend in Belgium. Why the hell not?

There are, of course, a bevvy of practical concerns to align, but the first lineup announcement from Desertfest Belgium 2015 is enticing enough to make me daydream, and that’s never a bad start. Familiar faces the Melvins and Fatso Jetson are listed among the headliners, while Cali desert rockers Fever Dog, as well as Psychonaut and 3rd Ear Experience have also joined the bill. More to come, of course.

Here’s the official word:

THE MELVINS and more bands confirmed for the second edition of DESERTFEST BELGIUM!

DESERTFEST BELGIUM – the ultimate heavy/stoner/psych/doom meeting – is set to happen again in Antwerp this fall! The ceremony will be held at the notorious Trix on the 9-11th of October 2015, and the first batch bands is now announced. Rejoice!

With the mighty Melvins and Fatso Jetson announced as first headliners of this second DESERTFEST BELGIUM edition, no doubt this is yet to be another memorable weekend in Antwerp. Psychonaut, Fever Dog and 3rd Ear Experience are also to join the party, and we will have many more acts announced in the coming months.

DESERTFEST BELGIUM 2015
October 9-11th at Trix Muziekcentrum – Antwerp
Tickets on sale next week

More infos at www.desertfest.be

After a great first edition that saw the likes of Electric Wizard, Brant Bjork, Yob, Kadavar tear down Antwerp, the DESERTFEST promoters decided to run their second Belgium edition this fall. Located in Antwerp outskirts, the Trix venue will once again host the world’s best heavy bands, spread over three stages drenched in that underground atmosphere we all love. Beware of the sandstorm!

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Fatso Jetson, “Tutta Dorma” Live at Desertfest London 2013

You know, the thing about DesertFest Belgium 2014 is that, if you look at the poster, it’s like every logo on the damn thing should be huge. Colour Haze, Blues Pills, YOB, Toner Low, Brant Bjork, Conan, Pallbearer? Seriously, what, is everyone headlining? I know there are some bands on there who aren’t necessarily as huge as the likes of Electric Wizard, but thus far, the inaugural Belgian edition of the DesertFest has over 40 bands, and there isn’t a dud in the bunch. If you were putting on a show with half as many killer acts, I’d want to know about it.

Barring a fiscal miracle, I’ve got no hope of getting over to see this festival, but still it’s worth the daydream while I kick around in my jammies and dwell on the thought of seeing Colour Haze again, or Death Alley — who were awesome at Roadburn this year — or 1000mods, and on and on. Good times.

Here’s the latest from the fest and the stream of Death Alley‘s debut single (review here), in case you missed it:

MORE BANDS!

Less than a month to go and we’re not done just yet! Proud to welcome Colour Haze (GER), Death Alley (NL), Cowboys & Aliens (B), 1000mods (GR), Bloodnstuff (US) and BRUTUS (B)!
To find out what day each band is playing, take a look at our line up page!

There’s been a tiny change to our starting time on Friday;

Friday:
Doors – 6PM
1st band – 6:30PM

Saturday and Sunday:
Doors – 3PM
1st band – 3:30PM

Ticket sales are going faster and faster, don’t hesitate! Hotel tickets are completely sold out! If you’re coming from abroad, we suggest you have a look at Booking.com to find the best accommodations in Antwerp.

Don’t forget Belgians can head to FatKat (Antwerp) and GigaSwing (Hasselt) to pick up their hard ticket!

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Death Alley, Over Under/Dead Man’s Bones (2014)