Wacken Open Air showcases backstage of sustainable initiatives at the world's biggest metal festival

Wacken Open Air has released a new backstage video showcasing how the world's biggest heavy metal festival continues to invest in making its structure more sustainable. In this episode, host Harry Metal explores the event's backstage to learn about some of the environmental actions implemented in the 2026 edition.

With the series' characteristic humor, Harry talks to members of the organization about measures that help reduce the festival's environmental impact while maintaining the experience that has made Wacken a global metal fan reference.

In addition to the sustainable initiatives, the video also features one of the most curious elements of this year's edition: the mysterious skull installed between the W.E.T. Stage and Headbangers Stage. The structure caught the public's attention during the festival, becoming a topic of conversation among visitors, and is playfully highlighted in the episode.

The content is part of a video series produced by Harry Metal during Wacken Open Air 2026, showcasing curiosities, backstage moments, and details that often go unnoticed by the audience that only follows the shows.

Held annually in the small town of Wacken, Germany, the festival brings together tens of thousands of fans from various countries and continues to expand its efforts to make the event more sustainable, adopting practices focused on waste reduction, recycling, logistics, and environmental awareness.

While the stages host some of the biggest names in rock and metal, behind the scenes reveal that Wacken's future also lies in its commitment to environmental preservation, demonstrating that major festivals can evolve without losing their essence.

The new episode is already available on WackenTV's official YouTube channel.