THE AWAKENING
The Awakening emerged from Johannesburg, South Africa, quickly becoming the country’s number one darkwave/goth act – it now pulses through the underground scenes of the U.S., led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ashton Nyte.
THE CEMETARY GIRLZ
French goth legends The Cemetary Girlz have been haunting the scene since 2006. Dropping their debut EP on Zorch Factory Records, they wasted no time stepping into the live arena in 2007. Since then, they’ve been delivering a fierce mix of post-punk and deathrock to undead fans across Europe, and they will be making their North America debut at Glōm Fest 2025…
AEON SABLE
Aeon Sable burst out of Essen, Germany in 2010, with founders Din-Tah Aeon and Nino Sable fusing gothic rock, dark rock, and metal into a sound that’s all their own—layered with psychedelic and esoteric vibes…
DARK CHISME
Get ready for Dark Chisme — Seattle’s own duo, dropping Latin-infused dark wave anthems straight onto the Glōm stage in 2025. Their underground following is exploding, and trust us, you want in. If you’re not part of the vibe yet, what are you even doing? This is the act you definitely do NOT want to miss!
BLACK ANGEL
Black Angel stormed onto the Goth/Post-Punk scene in 2018, dropping their debut album The Widow with that raw, true ’80s vibe. The fans went wild, and by 2020, they were back in the studio cranking out follow-ups like Kiss of Death, Prince of Darkness, The Black Rose, and now, their latest album Lascivious is on the horizon…
THE ROYAL RITUAL
The Royal Ritual is the brainchild of dark/industrial mastermind and globally renowned producer David Lawrie. What started as a studio lockdown project in Northern California evolved into something darker and more intense—the debut album MARTYRS was forged in isolation and became the final creation before Lawrie packed up and headed to the UK…
SPECIAL GUESTS //
SOFT VEIN - SAN FRANCISCO
Soft Vein has officially joined our San Francisco lineup as a Special Guest — and we’re not gonna lie… this one hurts so good.
Blending darkwave, industrial, EBM, and electro-pop, Soft Vein is the sonic equivalent of a late-night confession: raw, romantic, and ruthlessly honest. Imagine cascading synths, hypnotic rhythms, and sensual vocals telling stories about lust, loneliness, and the twisted beauty of being human…
URBAN HEAT - VANCOUVER
WE JUST TURNED UP THE HEAT IN VANCOUVER
That’s right—Urban Heat is crashing Glōm Fest for one night only at The Cobalt on September 20, and it’s about to get blisteringly loud.
The Austin-based trio fuses post-punk tension with synth-laced soul and modern industrial pulse, creating a sound that’s as emotionally raw as it is dancefloor-ready. Think Depeche Mode raised on fire and feedback.
