Forty bands. Four stages. Countless difficult choices. To help you plan your Friday at Alcatraz, we’ve picked six acts that we think are absolutely worth checking out: Igorrr, Combichrist, HEALTH, Vended, Witch Club Satan and Insanity Alert.
Agree with our picks, or did we miss one of your favourites? Let us know!
The first day of Alcatraz is no longer just about pitching your tent and grabbing your first beer.
With all four stages running from Thursday onwards, there’s plenty to discover right from the start. We’ve selected six bands we think you shouldn’t miss: Death Fury, Alestorm, Channel Zero, Imminence, Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Cyclone.
Which one is highest on your must-see list?
Kanonenfieber unveiled the lyric video for the track ‘Meine Lieben’, out with Century Media Records! Catch their spectacle live next year when they tour through Europe on the “Kriegstage 2027” tour or next summer at Tuska 2027!
Chamber of Unlight upped its craft on its second album “Avernus”. The veterans take an expansive approach to their composition and maintain the right balance between melodic and symphonic elements, out via Werewolf Records since today.
Austrian pagan black metal outfit Draugr unleashed new single ‘Surturs Zorn’ last night via Immortal Frost Productions, a first track unveiled of their upcoming album ‘Ahnenfeuer – Ginnungagap Chaos Pt. I’ out in September!
Finland’s black/thrash metal outfit Flame set the release date for their new album ‘Ignis Draconis Daemonicus’ on September 25th via Primitive Reaction and unveiled a first track with ‘Kaosphere’!
Experimental duo Antania joined the roster of Argonauta Records to share their rather unconventional sound where industrial chaos meets extreme metal!
Black metal legends Emperor are releasing an “Emperial Collection” in collaboration with Down With The Most High Productions, featuring an actual shield, jewelry and a highly limited high-end backpatch!
Noctule, the solo project of Serena Cherry dedicated to ‘Elden Ring’, announced its new album ‘Extinguish Thy Flame’ to be released in September and unveiled a first single with ‘Lord of Blood’!
Our Support Your Locals series continues! Friday at Alcatraz is packed with Belgian talent, from hometown heroes Amenra to exciting newcomers making their debut at the event, cult comebacks, anniversary celebrations and everything in between with A Thousand Sufferings, Cowboys & Aliens, Dead Serious, Hope As A Weapon, Hope Erodes, Modder, Sons Of Lioth and Temptations For The Weak. Here’s why these nine Belgian bands deserve a place on your Friday schedule! Who are you looking forward to seeing live?
