Summary
Step into the world of the Swedish band Priest with DECODED. This immersive documentary takes you deep into the band’s journey, chronicling their rise, evolution, and the creative process behind their upcoming album. From their origins to globe-trotting tours, and from candid behind-the-scenes moments to the highs and lows of studio sessions, this film offers an unparalleled glimpse into Priest’s artistry.
At its heart, Decoded captures the creation of Priest’s next album, documenting every step of the process—from the first spark of inspiration to the unveiling of the next masterpiece. You’ll witness the development of melodies and lyrics, the design of album artwork, the crafting of new masks, and the production of music videos. This isn’t just a film about music; it’s a celebration of the entire creative journey.
With years of archival footage already compiled and plans to join the band on their upcoming U.S. tour, the foundation of the documentary is in place. However, capturing the full scope of this story throughout 2025 requires significant resources. The depth and impact of this film depend entirely on the support of fans like you.
Join us in bringing DECODED to life and be part of Priest’s story—onstage, offstage, and beyond the mask.
The Artistic Journey
At its core, DECODED revolves around the creation of Priest’s next album. This is your chance to witness the entire process—from the spark of an idea to the finished masterpiece. You’ll follow the band as they develop melodies, write lyrics, and experiment in the studio, sharing the highs and challenges along the way.
What makes Priest truly unique is their grounding in the DIY movement. Every aspect of their work—from crafting their soundscapes to designing their iconic masks—is driven by a hands-on, independent ethos. This film will highlight how that philosophy shapes their artistry and fuels their innovative approach.
But it doesn’t stop there. The documentary will delve into the visual aspects of Priest’s creativity, offering an exclusive look at the creation of album artwork, the design of new masks, and even the production of their music videos. This film is a front-row seat to the creative process, showcasing every layer of what makes Priest a unique and groundbreaking act.
What we need / What you get
The journey of DECODED: A Priest Doc is already underway. We’ve started collecting archival footage, filming the writing and recording process, and capturing behind-the-scenes moments at Swedish shows. Within days, we’ll be hitting the road in the U.S. to gather tour footage—this campaign will still be live as filming continues.
Our vision for this documentary is ambitious: a comprehensive, intimate, and visually striking portrait of Priest’s journey. We’ve mapped out the story we want to tell, but bringing it to life at the scale it deserves requires your help.
Your support is the key to making this project a reality. By backing the campaign, you’ll gain access to exclusive rewards, including pre-orders of the film, limited-edition merch like shirts, patches, and pins, and other one-of-a-kind items available only through this crowdfunding effort.
Help us follow Priest’s story wherever it leads, and ensure we capture every moment, both onstage and behind the scenes.
Priest
Priest is a Swedish synth band crafting music that resonates with the vastness of electronic dreams. With a vision rooted in the future, their mission is nothing short of prophetic: to guide humanity toward its next evolutionary step—the merging of man and machine.
This occult techno-pop act, featuring former members of Ghost, fuses the neon glow of ’80s sci-fi with haunting gothic soundscapes. Their sound is a journey through time and technology, where pulsating beats meet dark, cinematic atmospheres.
With critically acclaimed releases like New Flesh and Body Machine, and a track record of praised global tours, Priest has cultivated a loyal and ever-growing fanbase around the world.
Artax Film
Artax Film, a Swedish film production company renowned for its documentaries and music videos (amongst them, five videos for Priest). Artax Film’s most recent feature, Adam the Apostate (2020), earned critical acclaim for its compelling portrayal of Nergal, the frontman of Behemoth—Poland’s biggest musical export.