One final day. One last chance to discover a new favourite band before another unforgettable edition of Alcatraz comes to an end. Our final Editorial Picks put the spotlight on Gutalax, Animals as Leaders, Paleface Swiss, Warkings, Rise of the Northstar, Blackbraid and Luna Kills. Whether you’re looking for technical mastery, crushing breakdowns, power metal anthems or the most ridiculous grindcore party of the weekend, Sunday’s got you covered.
Who are you ending your Alcatraz weekend with?
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!
GHØSTKID enter their next chapter with a new, still to be unveiled line-up, and unleashed new single ‘IVORY’ from their upcoming album ‘FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT’, out in October with Century Media Records!
Smoke and poor air quality couldn’t stop day one of Upheaval Festival. LANDMVRKS, Story Of The Year, Poppy, and Gojira put on unforgettable shows on the Upheaval Stage!
Alt-metal unit Luther signed with Long Branch Records and dropped their new single ‘Giving The People What They Want’ to celebrate!
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.
THE PRETTY WILD fired up the room — HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD blew the roof off. A great night of dynamic performances and a blend of rap-metal, nu-metal and a variety of other styles created a massive excitement. The Im Wizemann venue was sold for a long time already and the room packed up to the last bit of space. After the show was over you did know why!
Future Palace announced their upcoming album ‘RESURGENCE’ to be out in July via Century Media and unleashed the nu metal-tinged single ‘Resurge’ as another taste of what is coming!
Alt-metal act Throwlight unleashed a gory video for their track ‘Monster’, also the title track of their 2024 album!
Sicksense are back with ‘Newsflash’, their hard-hitting new single marking the next chapter and hinting at more new music to come!
