The year 2011 draws to a close – Christmas and New Year´s Eve are just around the corner!
In retrospect Wacken Open Air 2011 again was the biggest metal party of the year and the weather god seemed
22-12-11
Crimes of Passion behind door No 22
Next year for the first time in Wacken - Crimes of Passion. With their mix of melodic metal and hardrock they conquered a lot of hearts during the last years. Their newest output "To Die For" which
21-12-11
Door No 21 - Kamelot & Sylosis
Here is the next double announcement - Kamelot & Sylosis
KAMELOT - will play at Wacken 2012! In their 20 years long history the US melodic power metal band recorded 11 Albums (including Live
19-12-11
Darkest Hour behind door No 19
It will be the first time at the Wacken Open Air for Darkest Hour. This year they were touring as support-act for Machine Head and presented their new album “The Human Romance”.
More info under
17-12-11
Graveyard behind door no. 17
The Swedish Hard Rockers of Graveyard wait behind today’s advent calendar window.
After the great success of their latest album “Hisingen Blues” Graveyard decided to re-release their debut album
16-12-11
Amaranthe & Eisenherz on 16th of December
Amaranthe this swedish/danish band will play next year for the first time at Wacken. They combine elements from melodic death metal & power metal which culminate in an atmospheric mix of dark
15-12-11
Special sale of Wacken 2012 Shirts on the 17th of December
On the 17th of December there will be a special sale of the Wacken 2012 shirt. On this day we will offer the shirt and the girlie shirt online for only 17,12 €.
Hurry up to get the W:O:A 2012
15-12-11
Sacred Reich & Insomnium to destroy door No 15!
Today we´ll feed you again from the double-barreled! With Sacred Reich & Insomnium we again have two band announcements!
Sacred Reich – The US - Thrashers of „Sacred Reich” are well known to
14-12-11
Oomph! are storming the billing on the 14th of December
Years after the both great shows in 1996 and 2005 Oomph! seek Wacken out again for the next awesome show in 2012. We´ve heard rumors that there will be a new record in 2012. So we are waiting to see
12-12-11
Thanks to Jörg Michael (Stratovarius)
After more than 15 years of band history Jörg Michael is leaving Stratovarius. The drummer from Dortmund (Germany), which is also part of the Wacken crew (artist production) since many years, will
