Legendary progressive metal pioneers Savatage announced their “Prelude To Madness 2026 Summer tour” taking them all across Europe to festivals like Wacken and Alcatraz, but also several special headline shows!
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As has become tradition, Alcatraz Festival announced a healthy grab of confirmed names during this year’s edition, and the 21 bands they dropped are promising the 2026 edition to be hitting hard again!
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An amazing rendition of one of those progressive metal/rock classics everyone knows and loves…
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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.
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?
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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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There was definitely no slowing down on the last day of Graspop 2025 with shows from Crossfaith, Heaven Shall Burn, Savatage, In Flames, Judas Priest and Till Lindemann!
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