Sure, the lineup is stacked. But if you ask us, Alcatraz is about so much more than the bands on the poster. From the atmosphere and the people to the food, the party spots and all those little moments between the shows, here are our 8 reasons why we think Alcatraz 2026 is a festival you shouldn’t miss.
The prison gates are about to open once again! 🤘 From Powerwolf and Savatage to Slaughter to Prevail, Arch Enemy, Lamb of God and countless more, Alcatraz 2026 is shaping up to be another massive weekend for heavy music. Thinking about making the trip to Kortrijk this summer? We’ve gathered everything you need to know, from the lineup and camping to tickets, travel and practical tips.
Canadian extreme metal veterans Without Mercy released an official music video for the track ‘Glass’, the lastest single from their EP ‘Infinite Loss’, out since May!
It’s been 10 years since our very first Tuska visit, and it has become a yearly event in our planning. With Tuska 2026 on the horizon, we took a look at the things that have us counting down the days until we’re back at Suvilahti. If you somehow still haven’t decided to get your tickets and join us there, hopefully we can convince you to go for it 🤘
Dutch groove hardcore youngsters Inherited have announced their new EP ‘ALL 4 ONE’ to be out in October via Mascot Records and unveiled the video for the track ‘Inherited’!
Veteran metal musician Ira Black presented a new era in his career with APOCÆLYPSE, taking center stage as vocalist, songwriter and main creative behind the project, unleashing a first single with ‘INTELL-I-GENTS’!
DevilDriver unleashed their new single ‘Dead In The Water’, another taste of their upcoming new album ‘Strike and Kill’, out next month via Napalm Records!
Brazilian metal titans Eminence returned with their crushing new single ‘Silent March’, featuring a guest appearance by Andreas Kisser from Sepultura!
Chicago metal outfit Repentance announced their upcoming third full-length ‘Retaliate’ to be released with Noble Demon in July and unleashed the crushing title track as a first single!
Modern groove/thrash metallers Pretext release second single and video ‘Lord of Pain’ from their upcoming album ‘Riot of the Ruined, out in June via Darkside Records!
