Goatess, a Swedish stoner doom band from Stockholm, was formed in 2009 under the initial name Weekend Beast by guitarist Niklas and singer Christian "Chritus" Linderson. The band's inception followed Linderson's previous work with bands such as Count Raven, Saint Vitus, Terra Firma, and Lord Vicar. In August 2012, the group rebranded to Goatess. Goatess released their debut album Goatess in 2013 via Svart Records, featuring a distinctive sound that blended occult themes with stoner doom. The band's second studio album, Purgatory Under New Management, was released in 2016 on the same label. Their third album, Blood and Wine, followed in 2019.
