"Live at Wacken 2015 - 26 Years Louder Than Hell" - Release on August 5th, 2016

Live at Wacken 2015 - 26 Years Louder Than Hell" the newest Live at Wacken DVD/CD/BluRay will be released on August 5th, 2016!

DORO - "Strong And Proud - 30 Years of Rock And Metal" out now!

"DORO - she is "für immer" Germany's number 1 metal Queen.

What a great birthday present for the fans."

Metalized Magazine (DK), Stephen Rocky…

Wacken Foundation - Barbecue seminar for Metalheads at WO:A!

Also this year the Wacken Foundation will be on spot at the festival area and invites everyone to participate into several actions.

Services for metalheads with handicap at W:O:A 2016

Also in this year the ThiesMediCenter GmbH will be back on the festival area to offer their services to handicapped festival visitors.

In Memory Of – Helmut Klass

We take leave of Helmut Klass.

RheinRiot 2016 – Greetings from Alissa White-Gluz

On August 7th, 2016 the RheinRiot will take place for the first time in Cologne. Arche Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz has left a little message for all…

Running Order Tool 2016

Our Running Order Tool which enables you to easily create your personal running order for W:O:A 2016 is back online!

Metal Battle Germany - The finalists for the national finale are fixed!

After the second semi finale of the German Metal Battle has ended, we now have the names of both bands that will compete against each other at the…

W:O:A Opening Hours 2016

Yesterday we've released the festival maps and today we supply you with the fitting opening hours!

Holy Wacken Land & Campingsite Maps 2016

Today we can supply you with the brand new Holy Wacken Land & Camping Site maps! Further we give more detailed information about all the changes at…

Powerwolf and Epica to embark on joint tour

This package should delight all fans of epic, powerful metal: Powerwolf and Epica join forces!

Registration for Polesitting 2016

Once again the Wacken Foundation is bringing the pole sitting competition to the W:O:A. You can find all info here!