FULL METAL JAPAN 2026 — Powered by WACKEN
About this event
What this is
Full Metal Japan 2026 is a new international metal festival coming to Tokyo, powered by Germany's legendary Wacken Open Air brand. The two-day event brings together established European and South American metal acts for Japanese audiences. October 24 features Michael Schenker Group, Stratovarius, Rage, and Gus G. & Ronnie Romero, while October 25 showcases Brazilian progressive metal bands Angra and Hibria. The Wacken partnership signals a serious entry into Japan's metal festival scene.
Who should go
This festival is tailored for dedicated metal fans who appreciate classic heavy metal, power metal, and progressive metal subgenres. The lineup skews toward established European acts with decades of history, making it ideal for fans who grew up with 1980s and 1990s metal. The atmosphere will likely draw a knowledgeable crowd familiar with the genre's heritage. Check the official site for the complete October 25 lineup before purchasing tickets.
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