Here we are again, one of Belgium’s or possibly even Europe’s best metal and rock festivals of every summer. Alcatraz festival in Kortrijk, Belgium is one of those place you want to go back to every year if you’ve gotten a taste of it once. The combination of an amazing atmosphere, solid line-up that has something for everyone who is into the heavier side of music and smooth organization has made it quickly to be the favorite destination of many. On day 1 we got a killer start on the mainstage, better known as the “Prison Stage” with Finnish folk metal legends Finntroll, modern metallers Spiritbox, a dedication to heavy metal icon Dio with Dio Disciples, a proper thrashing with Testament, Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica and hard rock mastodons Europe!