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Wacken announce Sabaton as final headliner for this year’s 35th anniversary celebrations

Swedish metallers Sabaton will return to close out German metal extravaganza Wacken this summer.

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Lacuna Coil, Deafheaven, Alcest and over 50 others have been added to Wacken 2026

Because the German metal extravaganza’s 35th-birthday bill wasn’t quite heaving enough already…

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The big review: Wacken Open Air 2025

The Mud! The Sweat! The Beers! Papa Roach, Machine Head, Gojira and Guns N’ Roses lead the charge at a wet and wild edition of Europe’s biggest heavy metal party...

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Wacken festival has announced the first wave of bands for 2026

Lamb Of God, Def Leppard, In Flames and loads more will be appearing at the German metal bonanza's 35th birthday next summer

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