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Right on time for the start of Advent, Wacken Open Air unveiled a fresh wave of bands for the 2025 festival edition. And this is just the beginning - every Sunday leading up to Christmas, new announcements will follow.
The lineup for the already sold-out weekend now includes Callejon, Amenra, Prong, Dirkschneider, Nailbomb, Kylesa, Enemy Inside, Rauhbein, and Lilac.
We’re already looking forward to the next wave of announcements, so stay tuned for updates!
Second Advent: Second Wave Of Bands
As promised, the next bands for W:O:A were announced yesterday. By the end of December, the lineup will be well-filled, and this time we can reveal the following new additions:
Lakeview, Lake Malice, DevilDriver, Forbidden, Lita Ford, Victory, Iotunn, Party Canon, Schandmaul, and Walls Of Jericho.
The next names will be announced next Sunday!
Third Advent: Metalcore & More!
Of course, the heavy xmas calendar of Wacken Open Air didn't let us down this weekend either. And that means new band announcements: ten of them! First up are two well-known and hyped Metalcore acts of our time, followed by more variety for every taste. Have a look at the list:
Annisokay, Landmvrks, Master Boot Record, Avralize, Dope, Cypecore, Katatonia, Smoke Blow, Nyktophobia and Warkings.
