Wacken Open Air News

 
SAXON: Video Interview With BIFF BYFORD - Feb. 6, 2012
Blabbermouth.net
SAXON will release a new concert DVD, "Heavy Metal Thunder Live: Eagles Over Wacken", in early 2012. According to Classic Rock, it will feature performances from Germany's Wacken Open Air festival. "There are five in all, from 2002 to 2009," Byford ...

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Ministry To Support New 'Relapse' Album With July UK Tour
Stereoboard.com
However, on August 7th last year, a reunion was confirmed when Ministry announced they will play one of their first shows in four years at the Wacken Open Air festival this coming August. New album 'Relapse' is set for release on 3rd March 2012.

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Primal Fear Crush Eardrums With 'Bad Guys Wear Black' -- Song Premiere
Noisecreep
After a sensational tour through South America in spring 2011, more dates in Europe plus an outstanding appearance on the 2011 edition of the Wacken Open Air, the band was fired up to enter the recording studio. The target was crystal clear - producer ...

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The Gauntlet
NAPALM DEATH Post Video Explaining New Album Title
The Gauntlet
To watch the video, click the link below: The band is already confirmed to play the 2012 editions of Wacken Open Air (Germany), Hellfest (France), Maryland Deathfest (USA), and several shows from late January onwards. Check the dates below to see when ...

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Hebrew Headbangers
Indian Express
Formed in 1991, Orphaned Land has become one of the leading names on the Eastern heavy metal scene, and has performed all over the world — including at the heavy metal music fests such as Wacken Open Air (Germany) and Gods of Metal (Italy).

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Huffington Post
Nanci Griffith Says "Hell No (I'm Not Alright)"
Huffington Post
We'll also be playing at the biggest metal festival in the world called the Wacken Open Air Festival. We played there in 2006 and now we'll be playing again in August. We'll be all over the place until the end of this year, and we're very excited about ...

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Ultimate-Guitar.Com
Ministry Announce Next Single
Ultimate-Guitar.Com
Jourgensen spoke to UK's Metal Hammer magazine in August about his band's decision to reform for a new album and tour, including an appearance at next year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. When asked how the resurrection of Ministry came ...