Wacken Open Air

Wacken Open Air has announced the first artists for its 2027 edition, with Portugal's Gaerea joining Belphegor, Napalm Death, Kanonenfieber and several exclusive performances. [...]

Seattle’s iconic metal band Nevermore will make a long-awaited return at Wacken Open Air 2026. Led by guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams, the reformed lineup follows a global audition process and marks the group’s first official appearance in over a decade. [...]

Dear fans, and friends of our festivals, “In Union We Stand” – the much-praised OVERKILL slogan is more relevant today than ever. The past weeks and months have once again shown how much the metal family stands together. The incredible support you show towards all of our festivals has given us strength and courage in [...]

Swedish melodeath band Arch Enemy announced a new album called ”Will To Power” scheduled to be launched on September 8th through Century Media Records and via Trooper Entertainment in Japan. After the 2014 release of ”War Eternal”, the first album with the new vocalist Alissa White-Gluz (ex-The Agonist) and the addition of Jeff Loomis (Conquering [...]

Even though “Eremita” was released last year, Ihsahn has already announced a follow-up album entitled “Das Seelenbrechen”. According to the official facebook post : “My new album is now finalized by the very capable hands of Jens Bogren and will soon be on its way to Candelight Records. We´ve not set a release date yet, [...]

According to the official Ihsahn facebook, Emperor will reunite next year to perform in Wacken Open Air! [...]

The biggest european metal fest will have it’s 23rd edition between the 2nd and 4th of August 2012. Although there are still more than 8 months left for the fest the tickets are already sold out. The so far the following bands are confirmed: Amon Amarth Axel Rudi Pell Broilers Circle II Circle Coroner Cradle [...]