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Cult of Luna

Musical Group
Forfans of post‑metal, sludge and post‑hardcore; listeners of neurosis/isis; anyone into immersive, long‑form heavy music and cinematic live shows.
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The Profile

Cult of Luna are a Swedish post‑metal band from Umeå, formed in 1998. Renowned for sprawling, heavy compositions that fuse sludge, post‑hardcore and post‑rock, they’ve released acclaimed albums including The Beyond, Salvation, Somewhere Along the Highway, Vertikal, Eternal Kingdom and The Raging River.

Swedish post‑metal band from Umeå, active 1998–present; Vertikal draws on Fritz Lang’s Metropolis; The Raging River features Mark Lanegan on “Inside of a Dream”; live shows have been noted for dual percussion and cinematic staging.

Swedish post‑metal group from Umeå known for expansive, crushing dynamics and long suites blending sludge, post‑hardcore and post‑rock. Reviews praise landmark releases like Vertikal, Somewhere Along the Highway, The Beyond and Eternal Kingdom, plus the 2021 set The Raging River featuring Mark Lanegan. Themes span dystopia, alienation and environmental tension; live shows emphasize cinematic immersion and dual percussion.

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