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Interview Aeveris @ Alcatraz 2026 – “Now I feel like everyone is 100 percent committed.”

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We caught up with Aeveris’ Jeffrey and Louis after their Alcatraz Festival show to talk about the story behind the band’s name, the personal themes running through ‘Imminence’, and how the band’s evolving lineup has changed their creative process.

From genuine emotions and mental well-being to pre-show nerves, dream stages and the rather hilarious coincidence of sharing a festival day with Swedish band Imminence, there was plenty to talk about.

Thanks to Hardlife Promotion for setting this up!

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Hatesphere announce new album and share title track ‘Guillotine’

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Longtime Danish metal outfit HateSphere announced their new album ‘Guillotine’ to be out with Scarlet Records coming October and unveiled the title track as a first taste!

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Interview Stam1na @ Tuska 2026 – “Music is universal.”

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Today they probably played a killer show at Summer Breeze, but about a month and a half ago, a decade after our first conversation at Tuska, we met up with Stam1na for a genuine full-circle interview about creativity, longevity, Finnish metal and the passion that still drives them after eleven albums.

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Alcatraz Festival kicks off 2027 ticket sales after unveiling first wave of bands

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We’re still buzzing about last weekend’s festivities at Alcatraz Festival, but no rest for the wicked with already a first 30 names confirmed for next year’s edition and early bird sales on the way since yesterday! Who are you looking for or hoping for still for the 2027 edition? Let us know in the comments!

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Editorial picks: 8 bands you should go see at Alcatraz 2026 on Saturday

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Still figuring out your Saturday at Alcatraz? We’ve done some of the hard work for you.
Our latest Editorial Picks shine the spotlight on Orbit Culture, Firewind, Kittie, Miracle of Sound, Mushroomhead, Castle Rat, Ratos de Porão and Graphic Nature. From melodic death metal and power metal to theatrical doom, crossover legends and the next generation of heavy music, there’s something here for every metalhead.
Have a read and let us know who you absolutely refuse to miss!

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Editorial picks: 5 bands you should go see at Hellsinki Metal 2026 on Friday

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Five reasons to arrive early today at Hellsinki Metal Festival… Horizon Ignited, Mawiza, Ikinä & Choir of Hekate, Wormwood, Blackbraid. From melodic death metal and indigenous influences to immersive black metal and one of the weekend’s most unique collaborations, Friday has plenty to offer beyond the headliners. Find out why these five made our editorial picks. Who would you add to the list?

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APOCÆLYPSE announces debut album and unleashes explosive new single ‘Black Box’

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Modern metal powerhouse APOCÆLYPSE announced their debut album ‘FÆNIX’ to be out next month and unleashed the explosive new single ‘Black Box’!

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Amon Amarth announce new album ‘The Allfather Awakens’

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Amon Amarth announced their new album ‘The Allfather Awakens’ to be out in October via Metal Blade Records and shared the new single ‘Gjallarhorn’! Catch them live in Europe this fall on their headline tour bringing the new music to fans all over the continent.

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Support Your Locals: Highlighting the Belgians on the Alcatraz 2026 line-up (Friday)

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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?

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Support Your Locals: Highlighting the Belgians on the Alcatraz 2026 line-up (Thursday)

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In the first part of our annual Support Your Locals at Alcatraz series, we take a closer look at Thursday’s Belgian bands, from legends like Channel Zero, Cyclone and Enthroned to exciting names such as Aeveris and Death Fury. Which Belgian act are you looking forward to seeing most?

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