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.
In This Moment is entering their next era with their ninth album ‘Witch’, out in Augus with Better Noise Music, and just shared their latest single and captivating video ‘Crawl’!
Finnish industrial metal misfits King Satan have corrupted a pop institution by turning their madness onto the Britney Spears classic ‘(You Drive Me) Crazy’, releasing their own take on the iconic song!
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.
Gothic industrial act Gothminister recently announced their new album ‘WE ARE ALL DEMONS’, set to be released in October, and shared the single ‘The Dark’!
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’!
Tuska 2026 is almost here!🤘If you’re still in planning mode, from the line-up and schedules to food vendors, afterparties, Tuska Forum and practical tips for navigating your festivities, we’ve gathered everything you need to know in one place. Read our preview and start planning your weekend at Suvilahti!
Alt-metal and industrial duo Esoterik returns with a new era, kicking it off with the new single ‘Cycles’, out with Trisol Music Group!
Combichrist unleashed their last single and music video ‘Only Here For A Good Time’ before the release of their new album ‘The Venom In The Mouth Of God’ at the end of next month via Out Of Line Music! Catch them live this summer at select European festivals like Alcatraz and M’era Luna!
Lillmåns, known as the vocalist for iconic Finnish bands Finntroll and …and Oceans, recently appeared with a brand-new solo single ‘In Glorious Black and White’, out with Stormbound Records!
