Hemelbestormer are a Belgian instrumental post metal band formed in 2012 in Hasselt. Their name translates roughly to “sky stormer,” reflecting their cosmic, expansive sound and thematic focus on space, astronomy, and existential vastness.
Over their career, Hemelbestormer have become known for blending heavy post-metal foundations with drone, ambient, and cinematic sound design, creating immersive, space-themed sonic journeys.
Hemelbestormer’s sound is defined by slow-building compositions, massive guitar tones, and deep atmospheric layering. Their music often unfolds like a cosmic narrative, moving between crushing heaviness and vast ambient passages.
The band are known for relying entirely on instrumental storytelling, using dynamics and texture to evoke space, silence, and scale.
Aether (2016) – debut full-length album expanding their dense, space-themed soundscapes.
A Ring of Blue Light (2018) – critically noted release featuring heavier riffing and more dynamic contrast.
Collide & Merge (2021) – atmospheric and experimental album incorporating drone and cinematic textures.
The Radiant Veil (2025) – latest album release, their first with Pelagic Records, continuing their evolution toward more expansive, layered, and immersive cosmic sound design.
Hemelbestormer are regarded as one of Europe’s most distinctive instrumental post metal acts, praised for their cinematic approach and ability to merge heaviness with vast ambient space.
Fans of artists such as Amenra, Briqueville, and Cult of Luna are likely to appreciate Hemelbestormer’s slow-building, atmospheric, and cosmic heaviness.
All Hemelbestormer releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on vinyl and CD editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Hemelbestormer are part of the modern European Post Metal scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our POST METAL CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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