Grift | Iskandr | Kariti - Hellgart 2025

Grift | Iskandr | Kariti - Hellgart 2025

GRIFT
GRIFT is the pseudonym of Swedish artist and multi-instrumentalist Erik Gärdefors. GRIFT is known for , a seamless blend of atmospheric folk, field recordings and ambient compositions inspired by local flora, fauna and folklore. Erik Gärdefors seeks to convey the sense of melancholy and existential questions that artists and thinkers throughout history have always felt strongly about expressing. Born out of pure nature mysticism, GRIFT offers an evocative escape to break the chains of everyday life - if only for a moment - and let the imagination run wild. With over ten years of creativity, GRIFT has developed into a sought-after live artist who tours extensively as a solo artist. Erik's commitment to his personal vision has earned him performance opportunities with promoters and festivals such as Roadburn Festival (NL), Fekete Zaj Fesztivál (HU), L'Homme Sauvage (FR), Hradby Samoty (SK), Culthe Fest (DE), Mystic Festival (PL) and others.

ISKANDR
After releasing three acclaimed studio albums and a series of EPs as Iskandr, on which the multi-instrumentalist O. was supported by M. Koops (Fluisteraars) on drums, Iskandr has since developed a new direction with live performances as a solo artist in mind. The heavy sound of psychedelic folk doom is underscored by footage of sublime natural backdrops: towering, sun-drenched mountains and medieval ruins in enchanted forests. As regal and triumphant as the black metal albums Iskandr is known for, the new album "Spiritus Sylvestris" focuses on the intersection of medieval atmospheres, otherworldly post-industrial music reminiscent of early Dead Can Dance, and the psychedelic folk music of the 60s and 70s. Iskandr is proving that he is delivering on his intention to bring a unique and captivating new blend of deeply atmospheric heavy music to stages across Europe. This includes performances at renowned festivals such as Roadburn (NL), Fekete Zaj (HUN), Ascension (IS) and Soulcrusher (NL). Each show brings new elements and sometimes collaborations, constantly changing and seeking new paths.

KARITI
kariti (??????) - "mourning the dead" in Church Slavonic - is a Russian-born, Italian-based poet, composer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her debut "Covered Mirrors" was released in September 2020 by the Italian cult label Aural Music (Negura Bunget, Imperial Triumphant, Messa) and represents a "cathartic walk through grief". Marco, the leader of heavy sludge band Grime, contributes to some of the songs and is often joined by Kariti in live performances.