Two new bands for the Full Metal Cruise II

Ahoy Metalheads

There’s a new addition to the Full Metal Cruise II billing:

Since the 80’s Peter “Peavy” Wagner, Victor Smolski and André…

Opening hours of the Duhorn pharmacy during W:O:A 2014

Also this year, the Duhorn pharmacy in Wacken adjusts its opening times and product range for the Wacken Open Air.

The central located pharmacy is…

Death Angel will return to Wacken after 10 years!

After 10 years of absence, we make the return of Death Angel happen! The US-American thrash force was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1982,…

In Memory of Ronnie Popkema - former Blaas of Glory member has passed away

We received the sad message that Ronnie Pokema who was one of the founding members of Blaas of Glory suddenly passed away after a short battle against…

Mixed band package for the side-stages and enlarged Running Order

Today’s band package fills some gaps at our side-stages at the Bullhead City Circus, the Wackinger Village and the beer garden. And also the church of…

Your anthem for the festival!

There are already plenty of songs, official and unofficial ones, about the Wacken Open Air and all of them were presented as a fait accompli.

But…

Reminder: W:O:A Stories!

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Wacken Open Air and we will be creating a film in honour of this occasion. But for this mission we need…

Metal4Nature 2014

This year we want to minimize the pollution of the environment at the Wacken Open Air together with you. Out of respect for the nature different…

The return of a legend – Slayer will rock our Anniversary!

The thrash metal Titans Slayer returns to W:O:A after repeated fan requests. For the third time, the American elemental force will force the amps to…

Wacken TV - New clips from 24 years of History on every Monday and Thursday!

Clips about the Wacken Open Air, it´s fans, bands and exclusive behind the scenes footage will be posted every week on WackenTV!

Hamburg Metal Dayz – Dark Tranquillity will take part and the running order is online!

The last band confirmed for this year’s Hamburg Metal Dayz is no other than the Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity!

The Band was…

Exclusive Van Canto show with special guests!

The a cappella metal band Van Canto comes to Wacken – with some special guests! The exclusive party will happen at the last festival day on and in…