Nov. 13, 2025

The Ramfest 2025 Experience

Ramfest 2025 was everything we’ve been waiting for. From Bongloard’s wild energy and Sunken State’s chaos (gorilla suit included), to Jack Parow proving he absolutely belongs on a heavy lineup, this festival was a full-on celebration of South African alternative and heavy music.

Not everything went smoothly, sound issues hit hard during Vulvodynia’s set, but The Narrow and Facing the Gallows brought things right back, setting the stage for an unforgettable headliner: The Devil Wears Prada. For many of us, seeing them live in South Africa was a literal teenage-dream moment.

This video’s a recap of that entire experience, what worked, what didn’t, and why events like Ramfest matter so much for our local scene.

If you were there, drop a comment about your favorite set. And if you weren’t… maybe this will convince you not to miss the next one.

🎥 Featuring: Bongloard, Sunken State, Jack Parow, Vulvodynia, The Narrow, Facing The Gallows, The Devil Wears Prada, No Closure, Hellcats, Evert Snyman And The Aviary, Die Gemeente, I Believe In Giants, and Raptorbaby
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This episode is best viewed on Youtube.

Background Music
Sunken State - Pure Hate
Raptorbaby - Memento
Die Gemeente - Power Trip
No Closure - A Darker Fate
Facing The Gallows - Pessimist
Sunken State - Swindler

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