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?
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?
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?
The second full-length album “Apparebat Eidolon Senex” of the Swedish anonymous entity Escumergamënt echoes aggression and mysticism that somehow wafts the classic eeriness of atmospheric black metal. Out since July 10th via Avantgarde Music.
The Norwegian veterans prove that their songwriting and dark musical mystique fit the style of second-wave black metal and even the early phases of first-wave black metal. Mortem delivers something different than the usual state of the art. Out via Peacevill Records since July 3rd.
Dark black metal duo Hulder shared ‘In Blood and In Earth’, second single and final preview of their upcoming album ‘Verbolven’, out next month with Season of Mist and 20 Buck Spin!
Tuska has already kicked off the road to 2027! 🤘
The first eight bands have been announced, with Lorna Shore and Children of Bodom leading the way. Also confirmed are Heaven Shall Burn, Kanonenfieber, Gaerea, Fox Lake, Avralize and Sinizter. Who are you the most excited about and who are you hoping for still to be added? Let us know in the comments!
Dutch atmospheric black metal act Elfsgedroch have reissued their acclaimed EP ‘Voor de Groninger Poorten – Hoogmoed eindigt in As’ via Dawnbreed Records!
While the first edition was still going strong last Saturday, Ankea Festival was already looking ahead and announced the first 7 names for next year’s edition with Igorrr, Alcest, Kalandra, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Long Distance Calling, Vulkan and Karmanjakah! Limited early bird tickets available now!
Hulder announced to be reissuing four released from their back catalogue via Season of Mist this autumn!
