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Our friends of the DONG Open Air have news:
It’s not a secret, our beloved heavy metal is changing. It’s time to follow some trends. A festival is more than a meadow, a stage, bands, and beer! We have closely watched the development of the programs framing the mega festivals and reverently bow our heads. But it is not only the charm of the exceptional, but also the strong approval of the visitors encouraged us to expand our very own “extra program” this year.
The incredible view of Ruhr region and the lower Rhine presented us with the excellent opportunity of providing an “event toilet”. We are going to fence in a less frequented part of the hill for our “thrones” for perfect placement. “Perfect” meaning: Right by the edge of the hill, with a lovely view of the scenery. Best view? Exactly the point. The stalls will be set up in a discreet distance, and have a maximum occupancy of 1 person each. We have created three different stall experiences for you, which we are going to introduce here:
Model “Real nature” does not vary too much from your regular toilet stall. The main difference can be seen in the door, which in the “real nature” experience, is made from see-through Plexiglas, allowing for an undisturbed view into the scenery. However, you are still save from wind and weather conditions, making an extended stay on the throne even nicer.
“Frozen Poo Poo” is a bit more exciting. Let’s get serious, if we want something special, we’ll go the whole nine yards. “Frozen Poo Poo” is almost identical with „real nature“, but we omitted the whole door. Now you can join the potential thunder from the sky or the stage, and still enjoy the fresh air in a moment where you really need it.
“King of the Hill” – We’ll keep it with the Highlander: There can only be one! A special throne for the kind of person who admittedly ought be quite extroverted. The “King of the Hill” is completely made of see-through Plexiglas. Walls, roof, door. All Plexiglas. Nothing should stand in the way of you enjoying nature!
If we sparked your interest, give us a shout in the form of a comment or registration, so we can make sure there is a sufficient count of stalls for everyone. However, we will only provide on “King of the Hill” as it rarely is a good idea to have two competing royals on one hill at the same time.
In case you’re all up for this, we might just consider ditching the regular porta-potties altogether. Where’s the fun if you can use those old things pretty much anywhere.
Your Dong Team
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Summer Breeze Newsletter No. 12

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1.: More bands confirmed, e.g. Mastodon, Napalm death, Asking alexandria
2.: Nuclear Blast Label Night 2016 with
AGNOSTIC FRONT
ALMANAC
BURY TOMORROW
GRAND MAGUS
LOST SOCIETY
MANTAR
VADER
DONG: Haggard coming…

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Our friends of the DONG Open Air have news:
You thought that we were done? Wrong? Haggard will be one of the headliners of the sixteenth Dong Open Air! The masters of the symbiosis of death metal and medieval classics are currently working on the completion of their newest album “Grimm”, but still – just like Bloodbath – rarely go on stage. Which is yet another reason we’re majorly excited!
And since we’re talking about rare occasions: You quite certainly have never seen our latest addition, Ignition, live before. That’s probably because this power metal act just very recently emerged from the depths of Duisburg. But they already managed to create some impressive stuff! Check out their band profile and see if you can spot any known faces plotting to play good music!
If you now think we’re done announcing the line-up – you’re wrong again! 🙂 Get your ticket now, so you have something to do while you’re waiting for July!
See you soon!
Your Dong Team
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ROCKHARZ: GAMMA RAY + TWO HOT NEWCOMERS – BILLING FROM THURSDAY TO SATURDAY COMPLETED! LABELNIGHT WILL FOLLOW!

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10 years after their first and only guest performance at ROCKHARZ so far – back then in Dorste – Hamburg’ metal flagship around Kai Hansen is setting its sails to “ENTER AUF!” to the Harz Mountains. Since 2015, singer and guitarist Kai Hansen is supported by Frank Beck on the vocals. Look forward to melodic Metal at its best! GAMMA RAY return to ROCKHARZ!
The opposite of legend, namely new hopefuls in the business, are the other two confirmations, which are completing our band billing (Thursday to Saturday):
We are looking very much forward to presenting AND THEN SHE CAME at this year’s Rockharz Open Air. With an an all-new blend of hook-laden, cinelectric heaviness, this quartet is guaranteed to deliver a no-holds-barred jaw-dropper of a show.
The band’s eponymous debut album will be released on June 24th. But who is AND THEN SHE CAME? Come back and find out soon.
The final confirmation are ROCK DEVILZ, who will blow your breakfeast out of your hand with lusty Old School Rock. Singer of the recently founded band is no one less then Mephisto himself: Falko Illing, for years protagonist of “FAUST, the rock opera”, which is prestented regularly and with huge success at the Goethesaal on the highest hill of the Harz Mountains, the Brocken. If you are interested in classic literature or just being up to flush your highly cultural ears, we recommend the following link: http://www.faust-rockoper.de/
The only thing that is missing now is the complete billing of the AFM Labelnight – that is, those to be on stage next to J.B.O. on Wednesday. But don’t be sad, these ones will be presented soon! Watch out!
Link:
http://www.rockharz.com/
Graspop – Down and Borknagar out…

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Down have cancelled their European tour, including their appearance at Graspop Metal Meeting. Borknagar will also not be joining us this summer.
Check out the official site for more information:
http://www.graspop.be/
Bad Religion at With full force 2016!

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Hello friends,
finally we can announce a new name for your favourite festival: Founded 36 years ago and by now not a bit quieter, socially critical and more snappy than ever before the punkrock dinosaurs BAD RELIGION. The gentlemen from Los Angeles have released 17 official albums and fascinate millions of fans worldwide at their concerts but haven’t made it to the heaviest field yet. Now the time has come! Look forward to the only and exclusive festival gig 2016 in Germany – at the FULL FORCE! Your WFF Team
Summer Breeze Newsletter No. 11

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1.: More bands confirmed, e.g. SLAYER and QUEENSRŸCHE!
2.: Cancellation: NILE
3.: Cancellation: SIKTH
PARTY.SAN – FINALLY! HERE WE GO WITH 3 BRAND NEW BOOKINGS

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DYING FETUS, DESTRÖYER 666 and GOATWHORE joining forces, but unfortunately we have to inform you that NILE have cancelled their appearance at Party.San Metal Open Air 2016. We have no idea why the band canceled their European shows, sorry. We are working on a replacement!
Tickets are available here: www.cudgel.de !!!
Vainstream Update: HEAVEN SHALL BURN and 4 more bands…

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HEAVEN SHALL BURN, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, The Casualties, Wolf Down and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes will play at the Vainstream.
SAXON WILL BRING THE EAGLE TO ROCKHARZ!

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Every time they play a special show, SAXON bring their stage eagle with them. This icon of NWoBHM, that first was used by SAXON on their world tour in 1983, is a symbol for a time when Heavy Metal conquered the world and when for the first time hundreds of thousands of fans flooded Metal shows. And this year, this glistening bright entity of steel will decorate the ROCKHARZ ROCKSTAGE. SAXON don’t give a fuck about our light bulb prohibition or our electricity bill. But anyway, we are looking forward to be able to say: THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!
Link:
http://www.rockharz.com/
