Year of the Goat’s live performances are nothing short of spellbinding. Whether commanding massive festival stages at Wacken, Hellfest, Sweden Rock, and Roadburn or delivering intimate club shows filled with eerie atmosphere, the band’s presence is captivating. Their performances transcend mere concerts, they are dark rituals, rich in emotion and theatricality . From haunting harmonies to intense, hypnotic instrumentation, each show leaves audiences entranced and craving more.
Since their formation in 2006, Year of the Goat have been crafting dark, melodic rock deeply rooted in the sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. The Swedish band blends atmospheric guitars, haunting organ melodies, and multi-layered vocals to create a unique, occult-tinged sound.
Their debut EP Lucem Ferre (2011) paved the way for the critically acclaimed album Angels’ Necropolis (2012), which brought them international recognition. Follow-up albums The Unspeakable (2015) and Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis(2019) further solidified their reputation, with the latter earning top spots in magazines like Rock Hard and Metal Hammer. Currently, the band is working on their fourth studio album while also contributing music to the film Heavy Trip 2.
Balancing nostalgia with fresh innovation, Year of the Goat continue to be one of the most intriguing and mesmerizing forces in the dark rock scene.