Alcatraz Line up: 2024

Alcatraz has always been particularly supportive of Belgian metal talent, as witnessed by the twenty-odd Belgian bands included on this year’s bill. The last addition to the line-up is traditionally the winner of the Alcatraz Bash, the competition for Belgian metal talent organised by our partner Rock Tribune. More than 100 Belgian bands entered the annual showdown. Following a rigorous selection process a total of twelve bands were selected for three semi-finals, with the three winners and the best number subsequently facing off in the final. The jury was faced with a tough decision and after intensive consultations X-Pozed were declared this year’s winners. Established in 2007, the band are back in their original line-up following an extended hiatus. Ham-fisted guitar riffs, ripping vocals and energetic drums result in a clever mix of metalcore, hardcore and (nu-)metal that ensures a no-nonsense live attack. Going balls to the wall fuelled by raw passion is the least we can expect from the West Flanders based band.