When Floor Jansen takes the stage, that rare moment of absolute presence arises. Tension fills the air even before the first note is played. Known as the exceptional voice of Nightwish, she has cemented a firm place in the music world outside of the band with her solo debut "Paragon" and songs like "Fire" and "Storm." Her voice combines power and grace, opera and rock, vulnerability and determination; it is an instrument that transforms emotions into sound and then back into emotions. Those who experience her live immediately sense that this isn't just a singer, but an entire story unfolding in music. Her setlist includes tracks by Nightwish and After Forever. Setlist: Wolf and Dog, Noise, Invincible, Storm, Spider Silk, Amaranth, Energize Me, 7 Days to the Wolves, While Love Died, Face Your Demons, Nemo, Fire.
Warkings hit Wacken 2025 with full force, bringing their epic power metal straight from the halls of Valhalla to the festival stage. Since their founding, the band has portrayed themselves as a warrior collective from times long past, bringing their tales of crusaders, Vikings, and legends to musical life. Their current album, "Armageddon," is a storm of thunderous riffs, anthemic choruses, and dramatic theatricality, always accompanied by the mystical voice of Morgana le Fay. Those who appreciate monumental hooks, fierce pathos, and a touch of fantasy will find Warkings a show that oscillates between headbanging ecstasy and battlefield atmosphere, loud, proud, and with swords raised.
The debut 3D stream from Hololive English talent Gigi Murin, featuring comedy, music, and plenty more! Originally streamed on Youtube on August 2nd, 2025
Three hundred years old and as timely as ever, Handel's monumental Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt) arrives at the 2025 Salzburg Festival in a new staging by the audacious, award-winning Dmitri Tcherniakov! When Caesar (Christophe Dumaux) comes to Egypt on the hunt for his enemy Pompey, he discovers that the pharaoh Ptolemy (Yuriy Mynenko) has beaten him to the punch, setting Pompey's son Sextus (Federico Fiorio) on a mission for vengeance — all while Ptolemy's sister Cleopatra (Olga Kulchynska) schemes to take the throne for herself, leading her directly into the path of Caesar… This tale of uncompromising rivalries and the corrupting thrall of political power is animated by one of Handel's finest scores, majestic in the hands of expert Baroque ensemble Le Concert d'Astrée under their celebrated founder Emmanuelle Haïm.
This film, in a way, sparked the very first glimmers of the Spiral Spectrum idea. One night of the year 2023, , Amirhossein, feeling unwell, sat at the piano and played something—music that would later be used in the film. Soheil recorded an audio file that night, and the following day, while improvising with an old Panasonic Handycam, he played back the previous evening’s recording. The film you see is essentially a long, continuous one-take shot, captured through that process. During the editing, additional sounds and textures were layered into the musical fabric— including the voice of Maynard James Keenan performing a live rendition of "Simultaneous," and sounds from conversations among astronauts during one of their exploratory missions. In the end, it was after experiencing the final cut a few days later, once the editing was complete, that the essence of the Spiral Spectrum began to take shape in our minds.
The making of this film harks back to a time when the ideas of Spiral Spectrum were still taking shape. It was shot with an old JVC Handycam, during a autumn sunset when the sun spilled its deepest crimson hues over the leaves... During that period, a live version of Swans' track "I Am Tower" was playing—an echo that accompanied the filming process. The cinematographer listened attentively, striving to find a portal into another realm of perception, amidst the rhythmic dance of music, light, and leaves.
In January of 2025, Sondre Lerche and his 52-piece ensemble performed a truly extraordinary show at the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. The career-spanning concert was divided into two chronological acts and was performed to two sold-out audiences, in what became a dizzying musical and visual marathon both on stage and behind the scenes. For the many fans around the world who couldn’t get a seat at the Opera House in January—and for all who were there and wish to relive the magic—Sondre Lerche and ONZONZ now present Stop Time, a full-length concert film that captures the feeling of being there.
A talented dancer going through severe anxiety whilst practicing for a role. In addition to not being fully supported by the directors on-set, making the obstacle harder to overcome.
The River is a film that pays homage to culture and the experiences of women through the lens of Ethiopia and draws inspiration from the director’s childhood home, Kebena. The film not only celebrates the art of beauty, but will also highlight the systemic barriers women face in the context of forced marriage, education and water access.
A gay high school student throws a swinging prom party in the hopes of finally wooing the football captain - but when popular kids start turning up dead, the partygoers discover a slasher killer amongst the student body!
Accompanied by the chamber music ensemble CHAARTS, the soprano and tenor perform arias and duets from works by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Gounod, and Bizet. All in the open air, in the courtyard of Neuschwanstein Castle.
The Boomtown Rats are among the great voices of the British punk and new wave era, formed in Dublin in 1975 around Bob Geldof. With songs like "Rat Trap" and the worldwide hit "I Don't Like Mondays," they made music history—biting, melodic, and socially critical. After a long hiatus, they returned in 2013 and have since proven that taking a stand is timeless. Their current chapter combines classics with fresh energy, especially for their 50th anniversary. At Wacken, on August 1st 2025, they brought their rebellious mix of rock, punk, and new wave to the stage, as a reminder that good protest always needs a damn strong chorus.
Setlist: "Rat Trap", "(I Never Loved) Eva Braun", "Like Clockwork", "Neon Heart", "(She's Gonna) Do You In", "Someone's Looking at You", "I Don't Like Mondays", "Against the World", "She's So Modern", "Diamond Smiles", "The Boomtown Rats"
Power metal is in the Hansen family's blood. How else could you explain Tim Hansen following in the footsteps of his legendary father Kai Hansen (Helloween, Gamma Ray) to conquer the world with his own band, featuring anthemic vocals, blistering guitars, and epic storytelling? On August 1st 2025 Induction took to the stage at Wacken Open Air, to show that with 2 albums under their belt, they are here to stay!
Setlist: "Born From Fire", "Fallen Angel", "I Am Alive", "Beyond Horizons", "Medusa", "A Call Beyond", "Go to Hell", "Queen of Light"
Recorded live at Wacken, August 1st 2025. Forbidden are among the pioneers of Bay Area thrash. Their style is fast, technical, and relentlessly precise. With classics like "Forbidden Evil" and "Twisted into Form," they shaped the sound of an entire genre from the late 80s onward. After a long hiatus, they returned in 2023 with a new singer and renewed energy. Setlist: "Infinite", "Out of Body (Out of Mind)", "March into Fire", "Twisted into Form", "Forbidden Evil", "Divided by Zero", "Step by Step", "Through Eyes of Glass", "Chalice of Blood"
Drowning Pool are among the primal forces of early 2000s nu-metal. With their debut album "Sinner" and the still-iconic hit "Bodies," they burst onto the scene in 2001 like a wrecking ball. The sudden death of charismatic singer Dave Williams just a year later shook the band to their core, but they decided to carry on. After several vocal changes, Ryan McCombs returned in 2023, his voice having already graced the albums "Full Circle" and "Drowning Pool." Setlist: "Sinner", "Feel Like I Do", "Step Up", "Enemy", "Sermon", "Pity", "Tear Away", "Bodies"
Recorded August 1st, 2025. Brothers of Metal are the epic power metal warriors straight from Falun, Sweden, armed with guitars, myths, and a hefty dose of self-irony. With three singers, bombastic choirs, and anthems like "The Other Son of Odin" and "Berserkir," they celebrate Norse gods, battles, and legends in such an exaggerated way that it all comes across as genuinely serious. Setlist: "Fimbulvinter", "Prophecy of Ragnarök", "Njord", "Ride of the Valkyries", "Flight of the Ravens", "Hel", "Yggdrasil", "To the Skies and Beyond", "Defenders of Valhalla"
Recorded August 1st 2025. Founded in the early 80s, the band, led by guitarist Herman Frank, forged a sound that oscillated between stadium anthems and hard-hitting riffs. Songs like "Never Surrender" and "Don't Tell No Lies" sounded like calls to never lose faith. Decades later, they return to the stage with their tried-and-tested blend of emotion and rock power – more mature, closer, and bigger than ever before. Setlist: "Are You Ready", "Take the Pace", "Rock the Neighbours", "Gods of Tomorrow", "Standing Like a Rock", "Speak Up", "Feel the Fire", "Surrender My Heart", "On the Loose", "Check's in the Mail"
Recorded August 1st 2025 at Wacken Open Air. SETYØURSAILS from Cologne are one of the most exciting voices in modern melodic metalcore. Since 2017, they've been shaking up the scene with uncompromising energy, emotional depth, and a clear stance. Frontwoman Jules Mitch captivates with her powerful voice and genuine stage presence. Setlist: "Mirror", "Nightfall", "Why", "In My Head", "Bad Company", "Break Stuff", "Fckoff", "Bad Blood", "Dangerous", "Halo", "Best of Me"
Three decades of riffs, sweat, and rock 'n' roll! Orange Goblin celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2025 and simultaneously bid farewell to the stage. What began in London's underground in 1995 has become a British stoner doom institution: heavy, honest, and with tons of groove. Setlist: "Solarisphere", "Scorpionica", "Saruman's Wish", "The Filthy & the Few", "Renegade", "(Not) Rocket Science", "Made of Rats", "Blue Snow", "Hard Luck", "The Devil's Whip", "They Come Back (Harvest of Skulls)", "Quincy the Pigboy", "Red Tide Rising"