MagentaMusik

Udo Dirkschneider is a rock icon in every sense of the word — over four decades ago he was a founding member of Accept and the creator of legendary classics like “Balls to the Wall” and “Fast as a Shark.” Now he’s celebrating that sound with a special anniversary show that lets the original brilliance of this masterpiece shine in a new light. The “40th Anniversary of Balls to the Wall Show” is about more than nostalgia — it’s a triumph over time itself. With full energy and goosebump-inducing moments, Dirkschneider delivers the band’s anthems as powerfully as he did back then. This is where thunderous metal history meets world-class live performance. When Udo and his band hit the stage at Wacken, you don’t just hear familiar songs — you feel every heartbeat and every lyric that once made entire stadiums shake. Miss it, and you’re not just missing a concert — you’re missing the soundtrack of an era.

Wolfgang Niedecken's BAP is the soundtrack for millions who want to hear stories of love, resistance, and the harsh realities of life sung in the Rhineland dialect. For over four decades, the Cologne singer-songwriter has sung with a smoky voice, straight from the heart, about what matters to him and his generation. On July 31st 2025 Niedecken brought that same energy to the Wacken stage. Setlist: Drei Wünsch frei, Nemm mich met, Ne schöne Jrooß, Hurricane / Stell dir vüür, Wahnsinn, Waschsalon, Kristallnaach, Alexandra, nit nur do, Verdamp lang her, Frau, ich freu mich, Encore: Jraaduss

Saltatio Mortis are the masters of medieval rock, who stormed from the streets onto the big stages. From a group of minstrels grew a band that weaves bagpipes, shawms, and heavy guitars into wild anthems, combining the spirit of times long past with the power of rock. In their lyrics, they sing of freedom, hope, and the fight for a better world. They sweep their audience away with their unbridled joy of playing. For their 25th anniversary, they are bringing their entire story, passion, and lightness to the stage at Wacken.

The Iron Maidens sing and play the songs of the Iron Maiden. If you're confused for a moment, you should definitely stay tuned, because: The five heavy metal ladies around Kirsten Rosenberg perform the songs from over 40 years of "Iron Maiden" in their own way and more than successfully on numerous stages all over the planet. From Asia to Europe and South America, people know and love the "Iron Maidens". And so do we! Founded in 2001 in Los Angeles in the United States, the rocking tubes are now coming to the tranquil north of Germany to tear down Wacken 2022.

Alice Cooper playing Live at Wacken Open Air 2013