Every metal fan knows documentaries like „Metal Evolution“ and „Iron Maiden: Flight 666“. These productions are the work of Canada-based director Sam Dunn and his company Banger Films. During his
21-11-18
Wacken Stories: Salman U. Syed
Salman U. Syed from Bangalore represents Wacken in India, promoting Bangalore Open Air and being in charge of Metal Battle India. In today’s story he tells us about his connection to the festival and
17-11-18
Wacken Stories: Birutė Surinenaite
For Birutė Surinenaite, music journalist for www.ferrum.lt from Lithuania, trips to Wacken often turn into adventures. Here are some of her wildest anecdotes — including burning cars and flying pig
14-11-18
Wacken Stories: Håkon Grav
Motörhead and Rage with Orchestra were two of the headliners, when Håkon Grav came to Wacken for the first time in 1997. The Norwegian band manager and journalist was deeply impressed with the whole
09-11-18
Wacken Stories: Andreas „Maschine“ Pooch
His first visit to the „Holy Ground“ happened as a fan. Later Andreas Pooch worked for Wacken Radio, using his knowledge and voice for years. That work out well, so he was asked if he would like to
07-11-18
Wacken Stories: Emy Bernhard
For someone born in Transylvania it’s probably only natural to get into Metal. Like Emy Bernhard: The IT specialist is living in Germany nowadays, but has been supporting the Metal Battle contestants
01-11-18
Wacken Stories: Sonja Lattwesen
For almost one and a half decades Sonja Lattwesen has been part of the Artist Production, coordinating all aspects of the artists’ shows. For today’s Wacken Story she recalls the most intense day
19-10-18
Wacken Stories: Liz Vegas
„Steel Panther called and said: ‚Liz, bring your travel kit!‘“
Almost 30 years of W:O:A lead to many, many great stories – crazy, heart-warming, revealing, or just plain funny. To collect those
10-10-18
Wacken Stories: Andreas Stein
Maybe Kreator never would have gotten their record deal without him sending out that demo. He’s also been traveling the world multiple times, selling march for various bands: Andreas „Stoney“ Stein
10-10-18
Wacken Stories: Gerhard Tolksdorf
With all the Rock’n’Roll going on in Wacken, someone has to keep an eye on public safety and a general sense of order. Since the very beginning, this person has been Gerhard Tolksdorf, head of the
