16. Gaerea – Sophie Lancaster stage -  Friday, August 11th – early evening

Gaerea are a ferocious incendiary device of a live act. They don’t play their instruments, they attack them like they are possessed by ancient demons. Clad in matching threads and shrouds they look as intimidating as they sound. There is something primordial and organic about their stripped-back, minimalistic approach. All the trappings such as vanity amps and lights are removed meaning that your entire focus is on the four incredible musicians

This is Black Metal built with euphoric overtones. Rather than being subterranean, the riffs soar full of vitriolic thunder. A maelstrom of unbridled power, Gaerea need to be seen to be believed.