Loud, close-knit, and legendary! THE HARD CIRCLE, the metal event of the year, returns in 2026 with full force, top-tier bands, and fantastic locations – headbanging included! The organizers have more great news: with the Storm Out Festival, a fourth festival has joined the circle, giving metal fans in Franconia even more reason to celebrate. And today, the first top act is being announced. That’s sure to make Germany’s loudest Christmas parties even more explosive!

W.A.S.P. – The First Headliner at the The Hard Circle Festivals

A Metal Legend Live in Germany

When one of the most uncompromising bands in heavy metal history takes the stages of the Hard Circle festivals this coming December, one thing is certain: these won’t be ordinary shows. W.A.S.P. return as a headliner – and that alone is an event in itself.

For over four decades, the band led by Blackie Lawless has stood for provocative, dark, and at the same time anthemic heavy metal that has shaped generations. Classics like I Wanna Be Somebody, L.O.V.E. Machine, and Wild Child have long since become genre milestones and unleash a force live that’s almost impossible to resist. W.A.S.P. have never been just a studio band – their concerts are intense, raw, and emotional experiences, driven by relentless energy and commanding stage presence.

Most recently, W.A.S.P. have experienced at least their second spring, celebrating numerous sold-out shows and acclaimed festival appearances, making these upcoming festival performances all the more special. Fans can look forward to a show that celebrates the band’s entire career – uncompromising, loud, and delivered with the authority of a true legend.