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Wacken 2026
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Wacken Festival Announce First Bands For 2026 Line-Up

Eva van den Bosch
Eva van den Bosch
August 4, 2025 One Min Read

Wacken Open Air, the iconic German metal festival, has revealed the first wave of bands set to perform at their 35th anniversary in 2026. The lineup includes Def Leppard, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Powerwolf, Emperor, Sepultura, and Running Wild, among others. Def Leppard will make their debut at the festival, while Sepultura and Running Wild will play their final shows in Germany.

Other confirmed acts include Savatage, Allt, Airbourne, Any Given Day, Blood Command, Blood Fire Death – A Tribute To Bathory, Broken By The Scream, Einherjer, Europe, Faun, Future Palace, Gutalax, Grand Magus, Insanity Alert, H-Blockx, Kupfergold, Luna Kills, Mantar, Nevermore, Orbit Culture, Paleface Swiss, Pig Destroyer, Ten56., The Gathering, The Hardkiss, Thundermother, Thrown, and Tryptikon. More bands will be announced soon.

The festival follows an epic 2025 event with performances from Mastodon, Guns N’ Roses, Gojira, Papa Roach, Mimi Barks, King Diamond, Machine Head, Hellbutcher, Midnight, The Hellacopters, Windrose, Within Temptation, and over 100 others.

Wacken Open Air 2026 takes place July 29 – August 1 in Wacken, Germany. Tickets are available at wacken.com.

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Eva van den Bosch is a dynamic professional who seamlessly combines her expertise in photography with a prominent editorial role at Strife Mag., alongside her day-to-day responsibilities as a recruiter and branding specialist. At Strife Mag., Eva holds the position of Head Editor, where she oversees the creation and curation of content that resonates with audiences passionate about the alternative music scene. Her photographic portfolio is impressive, featuring live performances of internationally acclaimed bands such as Rammstein, KISS, Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Bring Me The Horizon, to name a few. Eva's ability to capture the raw energy and emotion of live music events has made her a respected figure in the music industry. In her editorial capacity, Eva spearheads the news content production, ensuring that Strife Mag. remains at the forefront of breaking news in the alternative music world. She possesses a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the genre, which enables her to craft engaging and insightful interviews with artists from bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Sum 41, Simple Plan, and Bullet For My Valentine, among others. Balancing her passion for music with her professional role in recruitment and branding, Eva showcases her versatile skill set by enhancing her employer's brand presence through strategic initiatives. Her multifaceted career highlights her dedication to excellence and her ability to thrive in diverse environments. Eva van den Bosch is not only a talented photographer and editor but also a strategic thinker and brand ambassador, making her a valuable asset to any organization.

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