Because that is EXACTLY what it sounds like!

Sounds - 7PM

Stimbox (USA)

Stimbox has been producing harsh, brutal, dynamic and loud noise since 1994. A number of Stimbox MP3s can be had via noisemp3.com.

Xome (USA)

Xome is a harsh noise project conceived and operated by one Bob Scott Sato which aims to bring some of the most rude and abrasive sounds to the noise world. Xome got its start back in 1989 and has over 40 audio and video releases from several different music labels. A number of Xome media files (MP3s and video) can be had via the project's official website.

The Rita (Vancouver, BC)

The Rita is a Canadian harsh noise project that started in 1996. Their influences include Italian Giallo films, Great White and Bull sharks, the gillman, lake/sea monsters, and the female posterior; always striving for crunched out rumbling walls of noise. A number of their MP3s can be had via noisemp3.com.

flatgrey (Vancouver, BC)

flatgrey is a primarily harsh noise focussed project based out of Vancouver, BC. Recorded output includes a large number of DIY hand crafted releases and live you can expect an ear cleansing featuring anything from a dangerous pedal array to a hijacked car alarm.

Blood Frequency (Vancouver + Victoria, BC)

A noisy tag team comprised of Noel (Throne of Ashes) and Harlow (Funerary Call) will be making their debut at this year's Noise! Festival.

Grandpa Big Balls (Victoria, BC)

Bastard offspring of multi-facetted artist David P Smith, Grandpa Big Balls guarantees a unique mix of acoustic instruments and garbage electronics.

Burning Bush (Nanaimo, BC)

This duo has performed at all previous Noise! events and we are proud to have them back. Burning Bush presents an alien sourced mix of weird electronics and perforance art that is at often darkly humerous as it is unnerving.

//num (Nanaimo, BC)

Using a varied mix of acoustic and electronic sources, //num creates a swirling organic mass that is difficult to ignore.

skruntskrunt (Victoria, BC)

As stated on his website, Skruntskrunt belongs to one Abram Hindle. Mainly noise with some ambient moments, Abram uses custom designed software running under Linux to create his own personal cacaphony. His sounds are vibrant, immersive and often extremely unstable.

Night Ape (Victoria, BC)

Self-described "retardo noise" outfit Night Ape likes to don silly suits and attack the audience's ears with everything from circuit bent tows to electrifried garden implements. An excerpt of their debut at the 2004 Noise! fest can be had here (Quicktime format).

Ali Bosworth (Victoria, BC)

Ali appeared at the 2004 festival as a latch minute pinch hitter and we were lucky to have him. In case you don't believe us, Ali has MP3s available from his 2004 Noise! Fest appearance which should remove all doubt.