The final day of Alcatraz still has plenty of Belgian talent waiting to be discovered. Hemelbestormer, Turpentine Valley, Steengruis and Encounters each bring something completely different to the festival, proving once again just how diverse our local heavy music scene really is.
Here’s why we think you should check them out.
French progressive visionaries Hypno5e announced their new album ‘Trame Noire’ to be out in November via Pelagic Records and shared a first single and video with ‘Lost Fires’!
Saturday at Alcatraz has no shortage of Belgian talent. 🇧🇪🤘From the progressive soundscapes of Psychonaut and the unstoppable rise of Mantah to the chaos of Brutal Sphincter, the crushing grooves of Your Highness, the intensity of Divided, Ronker and Poseydon, there’s plenty of homegrown metal waiting to be discovered. Find out why each of these Belgian bands deserves a spot on your Saturday schedule. Who are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
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.
Blackened post-metal/screamo quartet Malevich released a new video for the track ‘Delirium and Confidence’ from their latest album ‘Under a Gilded Sun’, released last year with Church Road Records and announced US tour dates!
The Ocean shared their new single ‘Belligerence’ from upcoming album ‘Solaris’, set for release in September with Pelagic Records!
Post-metal outfit Unverkalt released a music video for the track ‘Ænæ Lithi’, dedicated in memory to the victims of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, part of their latest album ‘Héréditaire’, out on Season of Mist!
Belgian progressive post-metal outfit Traels shared their new single ‘Centered’ from their upcoming album ‘A Study of Absence’, set to be released in November through their new label Polderrecords!
Cult of Luna recently revealed more details for their upcoming album ‘In The Shadow of Your Shadow’, including the cover art, tracklist and guests like Joe Duplantier of Gojira and Dave Eugene Edwards of 16 Horsepower and Wovenhand!
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.
