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!
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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’!
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Experimental duo Antania joined the roster of Argonauta Records to share their rather unconventional sound where industrial chaos meets extreme metal!
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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!
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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’!
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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?
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.
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German black metal outfit Servant announced their new album ‘Lux Ex Inferis’ to be out in October via AOP Records and shared a first single with ‘Tabula Rasa’ featuring P.G. of Groza!
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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?
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.
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