About Slayer
Hailing from California, Slayer is considered to be one of the most influential metal bands in the world.

Dave and his band will bring their brandnew studio album \'World Painted Blood\', destined to ensure a perfect festival atmosphere.

\'World Painted Blood is Slayer\'s tenth studio album due to be released by American Recordings/Sony BMG on 7th July 2009. The album is being produced by Greg Fidelman.

Slayer will only perform two open-air shows in Germany: one show in Rieden/Kreuth, Southern Germany, and one show in Aurich, East Frisia.

About Volbeat
Volbeat is another exceptional band, rounding up the line-up of the Wacken Rocks festivals. Ever since their last album, \'Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood\', they have outgrown their status as an insiders tip and now are unstoppabale marching to the top.

Wacken Rocks
The 2009 Wacken Rocks festivals within their three day festival spectacles present almost 50 bands. Further details on the festivals can be found at wackenrocks.com.