Germany's Metal Scene: Steel Meets Steel Festival in Waltrop and Stahlzeit Show in Regensburg

The Steel Meets Steel Festival will return as a free open‑air event on 15 August 2026 in Waltrop, near the ship‑yard at Oberwiese 11. The lineup features local acts Fairy Tale, Demon Drowner, Mercury Tide, Agamendon and the sole international headliner KHEPRA from Istanbul.

Stahlzeit, a Rammstein tribute band known for its elaborate pyrotechnics, is scheduled to perform on 9 October 2027 at the Donau‑Arena in Regensburg. The show is expected to last around two and a half hours, with tickets currently on sale.