BAEST emerged as a dominant force in modern metal with their debut album, Danse Macabre (2018). Featuring Sebastian Abildsten (drums), Simon Olsen (vocals), Lasse Revsbech (guitars), Mattias Melchiorsen (bass), and Svend Karlsson (guitars), the band has earned widespread acclaim for their relentless energy, crushing riffs, and commanding stage presence. Recognized as Artist of the Year (2024) at the Den Hårde Tone award show, BAEST has been celebrated for their meteoric rise, with critics describing them as “one of the most promising modern extreme metal acts to come out of Scandinavia in years.”

BAEST’s discography showcases their brutal yet groove-heavy sound, with three critically acclaimed albums—Danse Macabre (2018), Venenum (2019), and Necro Sapiens (2021)—and the GAFFA Award-winning EP Justitia (2022). With hits like “Genesis,” “Ecclesia,” and “Crosswhore,” which have amassed millions of streams, the band has drawn praise from leading metal outlets. Metal Hammer called Necro Sapiens “[a] solid slab of brutish, no-nonsense riffery,” while New Noise Magazine hailed it as “a big step above most other modern death metal records.”

Known for their electrifying live performances, BAEST has played over 350 shows worldwide, captivating festival audiences of up to 35,000 at premier events such as Wacken Open Air, Brutal Assault, and Bloodstock. They’ve also toured with metal heavyweights like Krisiun, Abbath, and Entombed AD, sharing stages across Europe with some of the genre’s most revered names. The band’s creative process remains rooted in their shared vision. “If a riff makes us all grin during rehearsal, it stays in the song,” says guitarist Svend Karlsson. This ethos has fueled their evolution, resulting in a catalog of 40 original tracks, millions of streams, and a dedicated global fanbase.

BAEST’s relentless ambition and ferocity continue to redefine the boundaries of extreme metal, ensuring their place as one of the most exciting modern metal bands to emerge from Scandinavia.

BAEST ARE:

Simon Olsen - Vocals

Mattias Melchiorsen - Bass

Sebastian Abildsten - Drums

Lasse Revsbech - Guitars

Svend Karlsson - Guitars