Montréal (CA) – ProgStorm, Canada’s first progressive metal festival, has revealed the full two-day line-up of bands for the August 9-10, 2025 event at Le Ministère in Montréal.
Saturday’s lineup will be nothing short of legendary, with the highly anticipated return of Into Eternity to Montréal as the headliner. They’ll be joined by the mesmerizing and sublime compositions of The Anchoret, the world premiere performance of Fleshvessel, an international collective blending experimental and progressive metal, and the mind-blowing virtuosity of Omnivide, hailing from Moncton, New-Brunswick. Opening out this first day is The Aphelion, one of Ottawa’s finest progressive metal acts.
Sunday keeps the momentum going with the veteran prog masters Karcius headlining the night. Joining them is the deeply emotional and rich music of The Reticent, making their Canadian debut, along with the exceptionally talented From Dying Suns from Québec. The lineup is further strengthened by the powerful progressive super metal of Imminent Sonic Destruction and one of Montréal’s finest gems, Ashbreather, as the openers.
If there are bands on this lineup you haven’t heard yet, now’s the time to check them out. If you’re a fan of progressive metal, you won’t be disappointed—who knows, you might even discover your next favorite band!
Don’t miss out on this historic first edition. We promise an unforgettable event for both artists and fans. If progressive metal runs through your veins, ProgStorm Festival is where you need to be this summer!
ProgStorm Festival is a 100% progressive metal event—no compromises. The organizers are bringing together some of the best from the local prog scene, along with established acts and incredible international bands, to create a landmark moment for the prog metal scene in Québec and Canada—nothing less.
The ProgStorm Festival, presented by The Progspace and organized by Metal Shed Productions and collaborators, will be Canada’s first-ever festival dedicated entirely to the progressive metal genre. Scheduled for August 9th and 10th, 2025, this festival is set to showcase a diverse range of progressive metal sub-genres, from the classic sounds to the most experimental and extreme.
Get your tickets at progstorm.com/tickets
About The Progspace
The Progspace is an international platform dedicated to celebrating progressive music across various genres. From reviews and interviews to concert reports, The Progspace brings together a community of progressive music enthusiasts who share a passion for the genre. Their mission is to promote progressive music and support both emerging and established artists.
About Metal Shed Productions
Metal Shed Productions is a Montreal-based production company focused on supporting and promoting emerging local metal bands. Their goal is to provide a platform for new artists to reach wider audiences, while also organizing events that highlight the diversity of the metal community.
Links
Website: progstorm.com
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