Wacken 2015 Lineup Announced By Running Wild

German metal pioneers Running Wild announced the live lineup for the band's performance at the legendary Wacken Festival this year. The performance will mark the first live show since the Wacken 2009 performance, which at the time was to mark the end of the band. However, band leader Rolf Kasparek resurrected the band in 2011 and released the albums "Shadowmaker" (2012) and "Resilient" (2013) via SPV/Steamhammer Records.

For the upcoming Wacken performance on July 31, 2015, in addition to Kasparek and long time colleague and guitarist Peter Jordan, the band will feature ex-Thunderhead bassist Ole Hempelmann and Victory drummer Michael Wolpers. Rolf confirmed that there will be a new studio release, as the set list will feature a new album from the untitled release.

The announcement reads: "Dear Rrunning Wild fans, surely you are keen to know about the line-up, which will play the show at this year's Wacken Open Air. Of course that's P.J. and me, and our new additions Ole Hempelmann (bass, Ex-Thunderhead) and Michael Wolpers (drums, Victory). We're looking forward to rock Wacken with you on July 31. Exclusively for you we will also play a brandnew song from the forthcoming studio album. See you on board!" - Rock'n'Rolf"

More information on the new album is expected soon.