Wacken Open Air Archives

Judas Priest, Limp Bizkit, As I Lay Dying and More Announce for Wacken Open Air 2022

June 4, 2021

There will never be another metal festival like Wacken. The German mega-fest has long been an important pilgrimage for heavy metal fans, giving them a chance to see their favorite bands both huge and obscure […]

Wacken World Wide Was 2020’s Most Viewed Livestream Across Any Musical Genre

December 15, 2020

To some, the coronavirus has put metal in its place. With livestreaming taking over where touring once ruled, bands’ sizes can now be determined by the production they can put on for a streamed performance. […]