Between neon light and fog: PERTURBATOR brings its dystopian sounds to the Reload Festival in 2026. French musician James Kent has long since made a name for himself with his dark, massive sound between synthwave, industrial and black metal aesthetics.

What began on the Hotline Miami soundtrackhas evolved over the years into an ominously intense live experience: Crashing beats, sawing synths, distorted walls of guitars, strobo thunderstorms and an atmosphere like something out of a dystopian sci-fi nightmare. Here, EBM, goth and metal vibes merge into an uncompromising show – dark, intense and above all: loud.

For the first time, PERTURBATOR 2026 heads for the Reload and shows that heavy music is not just about guitars. Ready for a trip to the end of the night?