As part of a co-headline tour, Stoned Jesus - one of the finest bands on the European psychedelic rock scene - will return to Budapest on March 26, 2026. The other main act of the Spring Equinox Tour will be Wheel, legends of the Finnish prog scene, who have also proven themselves in Budapest before.
Stoned Jesus was founded by Igor Sydorenko in Kyiv in 2009. The Ukrainian trio’s second full-length album, Seven Thunders Roar, combined elements of doom, prog, and grunge in their own unmistakable way. Its centerpiece, the 13-minute “I’m the Mountain,” has now amassed 15 million views on YouTube.
Their next album, The Harvest, was described by critics as sounding like MASTODON, PORCUPINE TREE, and SOUNDGARDEN meeting on one record, and their charismatic live performances doubled - then tripled - their fanbase within just a few months.
Throughout their career they have played nearly 500 shows, toured across Europe and South America (twice), and shared festival stages with artists such as THE PRODIGY, GHOST, UNKLE, LIAM GALLAGHER, SLAYER, KORN, RAMMSTEIN, THE OFFSPRING, GOJIRA, BRING ME THE HORIZON, DREAM THEATER, and the legendary BLACK SABBATH. The trio was handpicked by the veterans of DEEP PURPLE as their direct support act for the band’s 2018 Kyiv concert, attended by 10,000 rock and metal fans.
While remaining an integral part of the European psychedelic rock scene - a scene they themselves helped popularize - the trio has never stopped pushing creative boundaries. Their newer songs draw inspiration from a wide range of artists, including SWANS, THE CURE, KING CRIMSON, and the DEFTONES.
Line-up: • Vocals and guitar: Igor Sydorenko • Bass and backing vocals: Sergii Sliusar • Drums and backing vocals: Dmytro Zinchenko
Since their formation in 2015, Wheel have grown rapidly from Helsinki’s local underdogs into an internationally recognized act. Their 2019 debut album, Moving Backwards, delivered angular riffs and unforgettable melodies that fans of Tool and Coheed & Cambria embraced immediately. Its 2021 successor, Resident Human, received outstanding global reviews, praised for its sonic evolution and bold, dystopian themes.
Their latest record, 2024’s Charismatic Leaders, was created with exceptional meticulousness to meet the band’s ever-rising standards. “This is our heavy record,” says Lascelles. “For those who love metal and love Wheel, this is their album. We haven’t become caricatures of our previous releases, but we’ve definitely shifted toward a more metal direction, and we wanted to make a metal album.”
Wheel have toured globally with prog-metal icons such as Leprous, Vola, and Soen, and it is easy to imagine how the irresistible hook of “Disciple” or the explosive guitars of “Submission” will further elevate the excitement of their live shows.
- Main Hall
- March 26, 2026
