2026

Canadian singer, rapper and songwriter Grandson is releasing his third album INERTIA! Known for his hit Blood // Water and his collaborations with Linkin Park and others, he blends rock, hip-hop and electronica into energetic, socially-charged songs. INERTIA was largely created in a home studio with a small team, and...

Lorna Shore tore through Graspop Metal Meeting and is ready to do it again at Forest National. With a new album and a heavy-hitting line-up, the New Jersey band continues to push the limits of metal. Lorna Shore’s rise continues with “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me”. Their fifth...

Counterparts return to Belgium for their “Heaven Let Them Die 2026 tour” and will hit Trix, Antwerp on 11 February. Get ready for a high-energy set from these Canadian hardcore punks! Last year, they released their fourth EP “Heaven Let Them Die”, adding to a discography that already includes seven studio albums. Counterparts have firmly established themselves...

Hip hop in its purest form, without a lot of bells and whistles or marketing gimmicks; Earl Sweatshirt is the real deal. The American rapper started out at the age of 15 as a member of the iconic collective Odd Future/OFWGKTA, alongside other talented artists such as Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean....

The rebellious punk princess of Flanders, Maria Iskariot, is returning with their debut album ‘Wereldwaan‘. Expect a soundtrack for those who waltz on the edge of hope and despair, and a joyful protest against everything that tries to keep us small. With support from Eosine.

Zwangere Guy plays a long-awaited home match at Forest National. The Brussels rap king goes all out with raw lyrics and pounding beats. It’s set to be a memorable night in the capital! Dit is Guy, that’s the name of Zwangere Guy’s new album. He’s presenting his most personal record yet...

Heaven Shall Burn celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The German extreme metal band brings a brutal yet melodic mix for fans of hardcore, thrash and death metal. Their sound is always recognisable, yet they manage to give each album a fresh twist. In June, they will release their tenth album...

La Dispute from Michigan crafts post-hardcore where raw emotion, narrative-driven lyrics and gripping dynamics converge. Since their debut, the band has been known for intense live performances and conceptually rich albums such as ‘Wildlife’, ‘Rooms of the House’ and ‘Panorama’. Their latest album ‘No One Was Driving the Car’, entirely self produced, dives into...

The world’s most iconic hip-hop group returns to Belgium after 10 years of absence with ultimate farewell tour After a decade-long absence, Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most iconic hip-hop groups in the world, is finally returning to Belgium. On Sunday 15 March 2026, the group will take the stage at...

Texas heavyweights Fit For A King are bringing their crushing riffs, anthemic choruses, and unrelenting energy to Trix, Antwerp on 16 March 2026 ! Known for their explosive live shows and powerful tracks like Breaking the Mirror and The Price of Agony, they’re ready to unleash pure chaos and emotion in equal...

“A singer from Amsterdam who protests through sentimental songs, recorded a duet with Goldband, and kicked off Pukkelpop two years ago with a strong statement against Reuzegom”, that’s how HUMO announced Sophie Straat for her performance at Boterhammen In Het Park this summer. Straat got off to a flying start in The Netherlands:...

After more than forty years, Kreator is still at the top! They are kicking things off with the release of their sixteenth album, ‘KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD’, on 16 January 2026, followed by a major world tour. On Wednesday 25 March 2026, the German thrash metal band will bring their live show...