Technical metallers Coroner have released their new studio album ‘Dissonance Theory’ via Century Media Records last Friday and launched a lyric video for the track ‘Consequence’ to celebrate! See them live next summer at already confirmed Europe festivals Brutal Assault and Alcatraz Festival!
The 18th edition of Alcatraz is shaping up to be historic with headliners Arch Enemy and Alestorm, legends like Soulfly, Saxon, Body Count, Rose Tattoo, extreme assaults from Immolation, Internal Bleeding, 200 Stab Wounds, Sanguisugabogg, and modern favorites like Kittie, Northlane, Animals As Leaders, The Ghost Inside.
We’re especially thrilled to see the Belgian flag flying high again with Channel Zero, Amenra, Enthroned, Psychonaut and Mantah on the bill. And let’s not forget our longtime Finnish favorites Luna Kills, making a big step onto the Alcatraz stage!
On top of that, the Prison Stage opens already on the Thursday for the first time ever, and day ticket prices are lower than 2025 right now!
Brutal Assault just unveiled a new wave of bands for its 2026 edition with The Sisters of Mercy and The Ghost Inside announced as headliners, but also a great selection of extreme metal and progressive/experimental representation!
The public sales are approaching and more bands are added to the line-up, get ready behind that pc to order your tickets because they are limited!
There we go again: 70000tons of Metal is gearing up to sail out again with some of the coolest bands in the world!
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.
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.
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“Dissonance Theory” is incredibly dynamic where the songs are packed with grooves and technical riffing steeped in the aesthetics of Coroner’s sonic formula. This is a great comeback album from one of Switzerland’s best acts. Out since October 17th via Century Media Records! Catch them in the summer of 2026 at European festivals like Alcatraz Festival!
