Wacken Open Air ‘overwhelmed’ by 2025 ticket sales

Machine Head, Saltatio Mortis and Papa Roach have been confirmed for next year's festival, which is already nearing a sellout

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Organisers of legendary German heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) say they are “overwhelmed” that next year’s edition is already close to a sellout.

Machine Head, Saltatio Mortis, Papa Roach, Gojira, Apocalyptica, Saxon, Within Temptation, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, Michael Schenker, Peyton Parrish, Beyond The Black and Clawfinger have been confirmed for the 85,000-cap event, set for 30 July to 2 August 2025.

The first batch of 10,000 “Faster” tickets, which included a limited edition T-shirt, swiftly sold out, while…

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