Wacken to the Jungle: How W:O:A became a world-leading metal brand
From humble beginnings, Wacken Open Air has grown into Europe's premier metal gathering. IQ learns about its history – and the unwavering devotion it inspires in fans
Feature By Adam Woods | 23 July 2019
The Wacken 2019 poster says everything you need to know. The festival name at the top of the poster is far bigger than that of any band, and the iconic bull’s head beneath it bigger still, glowering over a design that looks somewhat like a gravestone.
Anyone could tell this was a metal festival, and looking at the sheer number of names, they’d know it was one of the big ones.
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And then the…
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