Wacken Open Air(WOA) is a highly popular music festival in Germany known for featuring a wide variety of extreme metal and heavy metal bands. The festival takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany.
In 2007, the festival attracted about 72,000 attendees, including musicians, staff, and fans from all over the world who enjoy various metal subgenres such as black metal, death metal, power metal, thrash metal, gothic metal, and folk metal.
Wacken Open Air first started in 1990 as a local gathering for German bands. However, it quickly grew into a major annual music festival for metalheads across Europe, North America, and Australia, with over 70 bands participating. It is considered one of the most important music festivals in the world.
WOA typically takes place during the last three days of July or the first few days of August. Fans who attend the festival can camp out in several large tents encircling the festival area.
Over 70 bands perform on four different stages during the festival. Wacken Open Air is distinct from other types of rock music festivals, as it is a true celebration of all things metal, showcasing the history and diversity of the genre.
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