Metal Lake Festival

Heavy Metal in an Unusual Location

When one thinks of classic metal festivals, names like Wacken, Bang Your Head, or Keep It True come to mind. The Metal Lake Festival adds a special venue to this tradition: the lake stage at Vörder See, nestled in the greenery of the North German plain. This open-air setting gives the festival an almost intimate, festival-goer-friendly atmosphere, far from the massive crowds.

Line-up 2026

For the 2026 edition, the Metal Lake Festival has curated an internationally oriented program:

• Warlord (USA) — a cult band of US Power Metal, founded in the early 1980s and known for epic compositions like “Lost and Lonely Days”.
• Rage (Germany) — Speed Metal veterans from Herne, active since the beginnings of the German metal scene and having made genre history with albums like “Perfect Man” and “Black in Mind”.
• Victory (Germany) — Hard Rock and Heavy Metal with melodic roots, founded by Herman Frank.
• Ancient Curse (Germany) — Power Metal with keyboards and melodic structures.
• Motörhell (Italy) — Tribute project for the immortal Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead.
• Dishonor (Germany) — young German heavy metal band preserving the old-school heritage.

Camping and Festival Life

For visitors from out of town, the festival offers camping facilities in close proximity to the lake stage. Those who book a camping ticket can spend the entire weekend by the lake, with beer by the campfire, walks along the shore, and a relaxed festival vibe. Food stalls and bars provide attendees with food and drinks.

Open-Air Atmosphere at Vörder See

The lake stage at Vörder See is one of the most beautiful open-air locations in Northern Germany. Nestled in a park with walking paths, old trees, and a view of the water, it offers a relaxed atmosphere that is distinctly different from large festival grounds. The short journey from Bremervörde train station makes the visit even more attractive.