Alcatraz Open Air '26

The Alcatraz Top 100, as compiled by YOU!
This titanic list celebrates the best of the best from artists who have set the Alcatraz stage on fire over the years. From legendary classics to modern anthems, your votes have honoured the ultimate tracks that define the spirit of our festival.
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#1 Exodus - The Toxic Waltz
#2 Saxon - Princess of the Night
#3 Testament - Practice What You Preach
#4 Kreator - Satan Is Real
#5 Legion Of The Damned - Legion of the Damned
#6 Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It
#7 Death Angel - The Moth
#8 Helloween - I Want Out
#9 Moonspell - Opium
#10 Primal Fear - I Am Alive
#11 Epica - Cry for the Moon (The Embrace That Smothers
#12 Channel Zero - Black Fuel
#13 Anthrax - Got The Time
#14 Benedictum - Heaven And Hell
#15 The Lucifer Principle - Born in Bloodshed
#16 Nightwish - Nemo
#17 Immortal - Tyrants
#18 #19
#19 Arch Enemy - War Eternal
#20 Cradle Of Filth - Nymphetamine Fix
#21 Forbidden - Chalice of Blood
#22 Trivium - In Waves
#23 U.D.O. - Mand and Machine
#24 Life Of Agony - River Runs Red
#25 W.A.S.P. - I Wanne Be Somebody
#26 Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People
#27 Lacuna Coil - Heaven's a Lie
#28 Accept - Balls to the Wall
#29 Satan - Death Knell for a King
#30 Behemoth - Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel
#31 Sabaton - To Hell and Back
#32 Amon Amarth - The Pursuit Of Vikings
#33 Sacred Reich - The American Way
#34 Venom - Black Metal
#35 Prong - Snap Your Fingers
#36 Korn - Freak On a Leash
#37 Powerwolf - Army of the Night
#38 Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots
#39 Whitesnake - Here I Go Again - 2018 Remaster
#40 Carcass - 1985
#41 Overkill - Elimination
#42 Queensrÿche - Silent Lucidity - Remastered 2003
#43 Soulfly - Back to the Primitive
#44 Within Temptation - Faster
#45 Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?
#46 In Flames - Only for the Weak
#47 Ghost - Mary On A Cross
#48 Ministry - Jesus Built My Hotrod
#49 Avantasia - Dying for an Angel - The Wicked Symphony
#50 DevilDriver - Clouds over California
#51 Limp Bizkit - Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)
#52 Paradise Lost - Embers Fire
#53 Alestorm - Drink
#54 Obiturary - Slowly We Rot
#55 Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face
#56 Korpiklaani - Vodka
#57 Status Quo - In The Army Now
#58 Sick Of It All - Step Down
#59 Killswitch Engage - My Curse
#60 Napalm Death - Scum
#61 Avatar - Hail the Apocalypse
#62 As I Lay Dying - Parallels
#63 Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song - In the Forest - Remastered 2007
#64 Fleddy Melculy - T-shirt van Metallica
#65 Hatebreed - Looking Down the Barrel of Today
#66 Agnostic Front - Gotta Go
#67 Abbath - Winter Bane
#68 Dark Tranquility - Atoma
#69 Satyricon - K.I.N.G.
#70 Electric Callboy - Pump It
#71 Architects - Doomsday
#72 Meshuggah - Bleed
#73 Europe - The Final Countdown
#74 Opeth - In My Time of Need
#75 Armored...

Stages

Step into the epicentre of the Alcatraz experience with the Prison Stage. This open-air colossus is where the festival's headliners unleash their full power, delivering jaw-dropping performances that resonate with fans old and new. The biggest bands command this stage, creating an electrifying atmosphere that captivates from the first note to the last encore. Prepare to be immersed in a sonic onslaught of the highest order, with awe-inspiring visuals and an energy that reverberates through the crowd.
Venture into the murky depths of the Swamp Stage, where the shadows come alive with the sound of extreme metal. Housed within a dark and intense marquee, this stage is a haven for the heaviest acts in death metal, black metal, thrash metal and deathcore. The foreboding atmosphere and relentless soundscapes will draw you into a universe where the music is as intense and untamed as its name suggests. Prepare for an immersive journey through the darker side of metal, where every riff and grunt reverberates with raw power.
Enter the wild and eclectic realm of the Helldorado Stage, where a diverse blend of subgenres awaits you. As the ultimate destination for fans of heavy, stoner, goth, and punk rock, this stage weaves a rich tapestry of sounds that defy genre boundaries. Expect the unexpected as bands from across the spectrum of heavy music bring their unique energy to the stage, creating an atmosphere that is both unpredictable and electrifying. Helldorado is where musical rebels come together, delivering performances that are as varied as they are unforgettable.
Discover hidden gems on the La Morgue Stage, where the intimate setting brings you up close and personal with an array of talent. Steeped in a club-like atmosphere, this marquee has no security barrier to separate you from the action. Here, local Belgian acts share the spotlight with international bands in a cauldron of intense and memorable shows. La Morgue is where raw talent meets passionate fans, resulting in a synergy that is both electrifying and deeply immersive. Gear up for some of the most intense performances Alcatraz has to offer.
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