"Pay with your blood" – Kickoff event in Hamburg!

On Saturday, September 13, Wacken Open Air and the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf (UKE) are calling for blood donations.
At the kickoff event of the “Pay with your blood” campaign, donors will receive a ticket for the Heaven Shall Burn Tour 2026 – tickets available while supplies last.

The campaign will take place at eight participating blood donation centers across Germany. You can find all information about the campaign HERE.

As a special guest, Lord of the Lost will be on site that day: the Dark Rock band will not only donate their own blood, but also perform an exclusive acoustic set.
The campaign is also supported by guitarist VanSteef, as well as the Wacken Foundation and Metality e.V., who will host additional activities on site.
Anyone wishing to donate blood should register in advance. People who cannot, may not, or do not want to donate are also warmly invited.

A special highlight awaits W:O:A 2025 visitors in Hamburg and Berlin. This year, UKE Hamburg and the ZTB of Berlin’s Charité were present together on the Holy Ground to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. Donors who show their W:O:A 2025 wristband at UKE Hamburg or the ZTB of Berlin's Charité will receive a limited "Blood Donor" T-shirt additionally.

Despite all these great activities, the most important thing remains:
Donating blood can save lives!

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