Heavy Psych Sounds Fest — the mini-festival series curated by European label Heavy Psych Sounds Records — returns to Martigny and Winterthur in Switzerland this May 15-16th, with a lineup stacked with Stoner, Doom, Sludge and Psychedelic greatness!
From Weedpecker‘s hypnotic, layered psychedelia to Nightstalker‘s groove-heavy stoner goodness, the stage is about to rumble with sheer fuzz-driven power at Les Caves du Manoir and Gaswerk venues this spring. HPS stalwarts Giöbia will channel the finest Italian-bred Space Rock, while -(16)- and Desert Storm are set to deliver their crushing brand of sludge in the loudest way possible. Seismic fuzz and melodies will be had aplenty with Fvzz Popvli and Oreyeon, with Lord Elephant trampling upon both cities with their riff-driven instrumentals and Finland’s own Monsternaut kicking the dust with some anthemic 90s heaviness. Don’t wait to get your tickets for both weekends below!
Heavy Psych Sounds Fest Switzerland – May 15 & 16th, 2026
Winterthur @ Gaswerk // Martigny @ Caves du Manoir — Get your tickets
— Heavy Psych Sounds Fest Switzerland —
Weedpecker
Nightstalker
16*
Giöbia*
Desert Storm
Fvzz Popvli
Oreyeon
Monsternaut
Lord Elephant
* Winterthur only
— About Heavy Psych Sounds —
Headquartered in Rome, Heavy Psych Sounds Records is one of Europe’s leading stoner, doom and Heavy Rock labels and the home to some of the most revered artists in the scene, such as Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri, Pentagram, Witchcraft, Conan, Bongzilla, Yawning Man or Black Rainbows.
The underground cult label is not only a place for all heavy rock record collectors, but also an essential part of the live scene with its mini-festival series Heavy Psych Sounds Fest, gathering heavy music fans worldwide. Since its inception in 2015, the festival has taken over all major European cities, from London and Berlin to Paris, while also spreading its wings across the United States with events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Baltimore.
The festival has hosted some of the biggest names in the scene, consistently presenting an electric blend of HPS bands alongside top-tier acts from the international Heavy scene such as High On Fire, Red Fang, Elder, Monolord, 1000mods, Messa, and many more over the years.