Kælan Mikla don’t see themselves as a band that created a world. They see themselves as people who were invited into one. At Ankea Festival 2026, we sat down with the Icelandic trio to talk about the long-awaited new album, stepping away from constant touring, their shared creative “hive mind”, and why Kælan Mikla has always felt like an ever-expanding universe rather than simply a band.
Québec City-based folk and black metal band Tsar Stangra are set to release their new full-length album ‘Химните на разрушените светове (Hymns of the Broken Worlds)’ on July 1st via Globmetal Promotions, an ambitious piece of work exploring Bulgarian history, folklore, pagan ritual, exile, language and cultural memory!
Fresh off the release of ‘Prima Bailarina’, we caught up with Finnish artist Nenerchy at her sold-out release show to talk about her genre-defying sound, punk philosophy, anime influences and her upcoming appearance at Tuska next week, that you definitely should go check out!
Blood Incantation’s “All Gates Open (OST)” is a space voyage into celestial soundscapes that are breathlessly emotional from start to finish. Enter the planetary gateway where the sublime odyssey carries you into the infinite of space, beyond our time, existence, and reality. Out via Century Media Records since June 5th. We can’t wait to see what kind of soundscape and universe they will bring to the Tuska stage next week!
Eihwar release a live video of their full performance at Echos & Merveilles 2026 earlier this year, so if you had to miss out earlier or want to get hyped up for their upcoming US tour, go check it out!
Alt-rock star on the rise Kami Kehoe embraced her darkest impulses on her latest single, out now via Atlantic Records including a raw, sensual video… a little gift from her during Pride Month.
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!
Folk outfit Skáld signs with Napalm Records for the release of their upcoming album ‘Ørlǫg’ in September and unleashed ‘Draumakona’ to celebrate!
Tor-Helge Skei’s new project Holissstik unveiled the first new single and music video ‘The Rhythm of Silence’, featuring vocals from Martyna Halas, Marita Hellem and Pierre Ripka, a track from the upcoming debut album ‘Chapter 1: This Endless Solitude’, out in August on Season of Mist!
Belgium may be small, but when it comes to summer festivals, it punches well above its weight. From heavy and alt fests Graspop and Alcatraz to the more commercial Pukkelpop and Rock Werchter, the concert series of Lokerse Feesten and Live Is Live to the small and cosy Rock Zottegem and Parkpop Oostkamp, we’ve selected eight Belgian summer events that are reason enough to visit our home country in 2026. Which one is already on your calendar?
