The Belgian punkband Maria Iskariot is searching for hope in a hopeless world. Their music blends Dutch lyrics full of rage, confusion, and vulnerability with themes of growing up, moral doubt, and self-discovery. They invite everyone to join the riot, but with restraint, because enough is already broken. Their name, Maria and Iscariot, embodies the tension between sanctity and betrayal. On stage, they fuse energy, humor, and emotion into a powerful live act. Their punk ethos: scream when it’s needed, whisper when it fits, but always from a place of raw, honest emotion.