Polyphia in Milan

Polyphia is an American instrumental progressive rock and metal band formed in Plano, Texas, in 2010. The group is known for intricate guitar parts, hip-hop-influenced rhythms and the albums New Levels New Devils and Remember That You Will Die; “G.O.A.T.” and “Playing God” are among its signature tracks. In 2021, Polyphia opened on Dance Gavin Dance’s Afterburner Tour, which also featured Veil of Maya and Eidola. The band launched the Remember That You Will Die Tour in 2022 and later took the album-centered show through North America and Europe. The concert is performed by a four-piece lineup: Tim Henson and Scott LePage on guitar, Clay Gober on bass and Clay Aeschliman on drums.

Perturbator is the electronic project of French musician James Kent, launched in Paris in 2012. He is known for the darksynth albums Dangerous Days and The Uncanny Valley, as well as tracks including “Future Club” and “Venger.” Lustful Sacraments brought industrial rock and darkwave further into his sound. The Leather Sacraments Tour paired Perturbator with HEALTH for a North American run in 2022. Festival appearances at Roadburn and Hellfest have also placed his dark electronic set on programs centered on heavy and experimental music.