dEUS Transports Pukkelpop Back to the 90s, Teases New Album for Spring

Belgian rock band dEUS delivered a powerful closing performance on the opening day of Pukkelpop 2026, transporting the audience back to the 1990s with a setlist focused on their foundational albums. The show was a celebration of their early work, featuring tracks from their 1994 debut, 'Worst Case Scenario,' and their 1996 follow-up, 'A Bar, Under the Sea.'

Frontman Tom Barman acknowledged the predictable nature of the show, which centered on the band's most iconic early hits. The performance included crowd-pleasers like 'Via' and 'Hotel Lounge,' demonstrating the enduring appeal of dEUS's signature sound, which has remained potent over three decades. The setlist offered a balanced mix of well-known anthems and lesser-known gems, interspersed with more intimate moments, such as the performance of 'Let's Get Lost.'

The concert culminated with the highly anticipated 'Intro' to 'Suds & Soda,' igniting a collective wave of nostalgia among the Pukkelpop crowd. Breaking from typical concert conventions, Barman opted to proceed directly to encores, 'Roses' and 'Disappointed in the Sun,' rather than leaving the stage. The band delivered a tight 70-minute set that fulfilled their promise of showcasing the best of their early, critically acclaimed work.

Following this Belgian stop on their 'Worst Case Versus in a Bar' tour, dEUS is set to perform in Iceland in October. However, the band is already looking ahead. Barman shared exciting news with the festival audience, revealing that a new dEUS album is slated for release in the spring, promising fresh material for fans in the upcoming festival season.