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Interview: World Maker - Psychonaut's Unique New Record with Vocalist/Guitarist Stefan De Graef

Interview: World Maker - Psychonaut's Unique New Record with Vocalist/Guitarist Stefan De Graef

Update: 2025-10-23
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Belgian psychedelic post-metal masters Psychonaut return with their triumphant new album World Maker, released 24th October via Pelagic Records.

This record takes the form of life lessons for guitarist/vocalist Stefan De Graef son, who at the time of album writing, learned he was to be a father. There’s very little as life changing as that, and although misery would follow not long after the birth of De Graef’s son as the devastating news that both his own father and Psychonaut bassist/vocalist Thomas Michiels’ father had been diagnosed with advanced cancers, the record is still focused on the positive experience of becoming a dad. It doesn’t matter if you can relate or not, you’ll be able to understand the feeling in this record, regardless.

Psychonaut may never make an album quite like this again, that is how unique an effort it is, but long-term fans won’t be turned off by it either as so much of what makes them who they are is present. It’s the most contemporary the band has sounded, and with that, comes something truly unforgettable.

Read the full album review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-psychonaut-world-maker-pelagic-records/

We spoke to vocalist/guitarist Stefan De Graef about ‘World Maker’ and its unique place in the Psychonaut catalogue. We talk about the vision, how life dictated the album direction, the profound joy that permeates so much of the record, moving forward following immense personal change, and so much more.

Find out more here: http://psychonautband.bandcamp.com/

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Interview: World Maker - Psychonaut's Unique New Record with Vocalist/Guitarist Stefan De Graef

Interview: World Maker - Psychonaut's Unique New Record with Vocalist/Guitarist Stefan De Graef

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