Wacken Open Air 2026: German Crossover Legends and 74 Other Bands Are at Wacken for the First Time

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Former East German rock star Dieter Birr made a surprise in Wacken. He performed at the Heavy Metal Festival with a string quintet – and celebrated his festival premiere at the age of 82.

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DDR music legend Dieter "Machine" Birr played for the first time at the Metal Festival in Wacken. The former Puhdys singer provided an unusual contrast program.

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Here you can find information on the topic "Rocker premiere". Read now "Premiere with 82: Dieter Birr at the Wacken Open Air".

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Heaven Shall Burn played a semi-secret, yet very exclusive set at a club outside the festival grounds at this year's Wacken Open Air. Visitors literally paid with their blood.

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For almost half of all bands it is called 2026 Wacken-Premiere – and that not only concerns newcomers. Besides a headliner, true pioneers from the crossover area also enter the "holy field" for the first time.

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Wacken Open Air is following up: While the festival is currently in full swing, 14 more bands have been confirmed for the coming year.