Queens of the Stone Age, Elder, Russian Circles, Torche, All Them Witches
Dunes write heavy music with a sense of direction. Their songs don’t drift or meander - they move with purpose, pulling you forward through rhythm, tension, and release. There’s a confidence to how they build and resolve ideas, favouring instinct and impact over overthinking.
This is music that trusts momentum and lets energy do the work.
• About band •
With their 2025 release, Dunes are operating with clarity and momentum - a strong moment to experience them live.
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Driven, heavy, and dynamic - Dunes deliver high-energy riffs and forward momentum with depth and atmosphere.
John Davies - guitar & lead vocals Ade Huggins - bass & vocals Nikky Watson - drums
Released in 2025, Dunes’ latest album captures the band in a focused, forward-moving phase, sharpening their songwriting while translating strongly to the live setting.
Dunes balance drive and weight with a strong sense of momentum, combining punchy riffs, rolling rhythms, and dynamic shifts that keep the music moving forward.
Their sound feels physical and direct, built around energy and groove rather than slow burn alone. There’s an immediacy to their songwriting - tight, propulsive, and charged - making their tracks hit hard while still leaving space for atmosphere and texture.
• Just hit play & get in the mood •
This is the sound of Dunes
• stoomfest 2026 •
Keep Exploring
If this band resonates with you, explore the artists below, curated with the same intention, depth, and ear for heavy listening. They’ll be sharing the StoomFest 2026 stage, each bringing their own texture to the weekend and helping build the sound of the festival together.
We balance respected names with artists who deserve a bigger stage, giving you a lineup that expands your taste instead of repeating last year’s posters.
Froglord
Bristol, UK
A rising force in the UK heavy underground, Froglord fuse swamp-soaked stoner doom with narrative world-building, creating one of the most distinctive concept projects in modern heavy music.
Every artist here is chosen because they fit the emotional arc of the weekend, complement each other sonically, and bring something meaningful to the house.
Black Willows
Lausanne, Switzerland
A dark, atmospheric blend of crushing occult and shamanic doom and trippy psychedelic soundscapes, rooted in Swiss underground heaviness.
Artists are chosen for how they sound live, their tone and dynamics. We match bands to spaces carefully, so the music lands with clarity, weight, and atmosphere, not noise.
Sleeping Mountain
London, United Kingdom
Their songs unfold with patience and intent, balancing weight, atmosphere, and melody without rushing toward payoff.
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