Forty bands. Four stages. Countless difficult choices. To help you plan your Friday at Alcatraz, we’ve picked six acts that we think are absolutely worth checking out: Igorrr, Combichrist, HEALTH, Vended, Witch Club Satan and Insanity Alert.
Agree with our picks, or did we miss one of your favourites? Let us know!
Celldweller returned with ‘Respawn’, the second single from his sixth studio album ‘GOD MODE’, out with FiXT!
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.
Swiss Celtic folk ‘n’ roll outfit The Green Goblins announced their self-titled debut full-length album to be out in October via Metalville!
Cult icon Sheri Moon Zombie unveiled her debut single and video ‘I Love My Robot’, out now everywhere with Nuclear Blast Records!
Not Enough Space announced a special hometown show on September 4th in Orlando to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of their debut album ‘Weaponize Your Rage’, released last year with Thriller Records!
Finnish psychedelic space rock trio Skyjoggers unveiled ‘Ancient Steel, the first single from their upcoming album ‘Frag Nicht Nach Sonnenschein’, out in November with Sound of Liberation Records!
Swedish psychedelic rockers Nephila announced their upcoming new album ‘HULDRA’, set for release in August via Majestic Mountain Records and unveiled the title track as a first taste!
King Ultramega, all-star tribute project honoring the music and legacy of Chris Cornell, shared their latest single ‘Birth Ritual’ via Reigning Phoenix Music, a reimagining of the Soundgarden deep cut featuring Matt Cameron, Mark Menghi, Joe Hottinger and Lzzy Hale!
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?
