Wacken World Wide 2020 – Announce Wave of Artists to Line Up Including Body Count, Anthrax, Doro and More

Wacken World Wide 2020 – Announce Wave of Artists to Line Up Including Body Count, Anthrax, Doro and More

22nd July 2020 0 By John Deaux

Wacken Open Air has recently announced the biggest Wacken ever together with long-term partner Telekom: Wacken World Wide,taking place in the originally scheduled festival period from July 29 to August 1, 2020 – available for free and worldwide!Next to already announced W:O:A classics such as SabatonBlind GuardianHeaven Shall BurnIn ExtremoKreator, Hämatom and Beyond The Black performingon innovative virtual stages, the digital streaming event will host the biggest mixed reality metal show in the world. This full digital approach creates mixed reality show concepts exclusively designed for a virtual stage never seen before. With its innovative design and technical implementation this is set to be a world premiere in the live music business! This special event is live and available for free online and via app on wacken-world-wide.com, MagentaMusik360.de and Magenta TV, as well as on channel#DABEI! 

Wacken World Wide welcomes the following bands to the line-up for Wednesday: The legendary Body Countfeat. Ice-T, Power Metal greats Rage, Metalqueen Doro, pure Thrash Metal from Anthrax, Hard Rock masters Motor SisterEskimo Callboy, Germany’s most successful instrumental rock act Long Distance Callingand Aztec metallers Rise of Mictlan. The spectrum ranges from extraordinary underground locations, to spectacular drive-in shows, to venues from the otherend of the world. W:O:A Metal Battle is also part of Wacken World Wide with special shows from Metal Battle Veterans.

A specially curated program by the Wacken Foundation will additionally introduce German newcomers Messticator, Damnation Defaced andVerderver. In recent times, the Wacken Foundation has supported the music industry with financial help from the Wacken Foundation Rescue Fund, by focusing on alleviating the situation posed by the current pandemic for affected artists, bands and organizers. 

Thomas Jensenon Wacken World Wide“We are excited to unveil our further line-up plans today! We were able to confirm absolute W:O:A favorites, as well as promising newcomers from the ranks of the Wacken Foundation and Metal Battle! As festival organizers we always want to offer young artists a platform!”, says the W:O:A festival co-founder.            

Holger Hübneradds: “Wacken World Wide is an absolute world premiere and a novelty in terms of technical implementation for the whole music festival industry!“, the W:O:A festival co-founder explains.„But not only the special technology is outstanding, but also the multitude of unique shows that we have never seen before!“

 More info on Wacken World Wide:   
Wacken World Wide’s immersive technology connects artists and fans worldwide. The innovative XR-technology brings the virtual stage with precise camera tracking to life. The LED back wall, LED floor and fan interaction create an authentic stage feeling for artists and fans alike. Active hands-on programs and other exciting interactions keep fans close to the artists and virtually in front of the stage so they become part of this authentic live experience. For the perfect festival look WWW merchandise, original festival wristbands and special souvenir-tickets can be found on Metaltix.com.   

The final line-up including a varied overall programme with exclusive interviews, talk rounds and behind-the-scenes content, will be revealed soon! The biggest Wacken ever starts on July 29 on wacken-world-wide.com, MagentaMusik360.de andMagenta TV, as well as on channel #DABEI!Keep your eyes and ears open! Wacken is coming home!   

Wacken World Wide press material can be found here: https://pressportal.wacken-world-wide.com/
 
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https://www.wacken-world-wide.com            

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https://www.instagram.com/wackenworldwide/
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