Although there are twelve months left until the next festival edition starts and the organizers are still busy with the deconstruction of this year's installment, metal fans from all over the world purchased tickets for WOA's 25th anniversary in 2014.

Comments the festival organization:

"We never had expected such a phenomenal rush in such a short time! Herewith we want to thank you all again for your fantastic support and loyalty during the past decades."

The billing for 2014 features Amon Amarth, Apocalyptica & Orchestra, Arch Enemy, Avantasia (only German festival show in 2014), Behemoth, Children of Bodom, Emperor (In The Nightside Eclipse 20th Anniversary – The Final Show), Iced Earth, King Diamond, Kreator, Prong, and Schandmaul among others,