The time has come! After more than two decades of steadily cementing their status as one of the biggest and most successful genre bands in the world, German heavy metal torchbearers POWERWOLF have announced that they will finally make their long-awaited live debut in Japan. The truly historic performance will take place on October 25, 2026, when POWERWOLF headline the renowned FULL METAL JAPAN 2026 festival at PIA ARENA in Yokohama.
Known for their unmistakable blend of massive anthems, theatrical grandeur, darkly sacral imagery, and one of the most spectacular live productions in modern metal, POWERWOLF have built a global following through countless sold-out shows, chart-topping releases, and unforgettable festival appearances.
For Japanese metalheads, this first-ever performance marks a milestone moment: a long-awaited opportunity to witness the full POWERWOLF experience live on Japanese soil for the very first time.
POWERWOLF organist Falk Maria Schlegel comments:
“Nippon! We are beyond excited to finally bring the heavy metal mass to your beautiful country! Full Metal Japan will be a night to remember – promised! The wolf can’t wait to meet you all in the Land of the Rising Sun!”
POWERWOLF LIVE 2026
Before embarking on this adventurous journey, POWERWOLF will headline the legendary Wacken Open Air in August as part of their European Summer 2026 tour. All dates can be seen below.
European Summer 2026
26.06.26 DE – Büren / Büren Open Air /w Warkings
05.07.26 ES – Barcelona / Barcelona Rock Fest
11.07.26 BG – Mogilovo / Midalidare Rock in the Wine Valley
01.08.26 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
08.08.26 DE – Hamburg / Elbriot Festival
09.08.26 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival
14.08.26 CZ – Moravský Krumlov / Rock Castle
16.08.26 CH – Cudrefin / Rock The Lakes
28.08.26 DE – Coburg / HUK Open Air Sommer /w Apocalyptica & Serenity
29.08.26 DE – St. Goarshausen / Loreley /w Apocalyptica, Orden Ogan & Serenity
25.10.26 JP – Yokohama, PIA Arena / Full Metal Japan 2026
Alongside their acclaimed and massively successful releases, POWERWOLF have earned their place at the very top of today’s metal scene through headlining and premium festival appearances at major events such as Hellfest and Graspop Metal Meeting, as well as through their huge sold-out arena shows. With the release of their latest live album, Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle), in February 2026, the wolves added yet another No. 1 chart entry to their unparalleled success story. It marked their fifth No. 1 album, following Preachers Of The Night (2013), The Sacrament Of Sin (2018), The Monumental Mass – A Cinematic Metal Event (2022), and Wake Up The Wicked (2024).
POWERWOLF are:
Attila Dorn – vocals
Falk Maria Schlegel – organ
Charles Greywolf – guitar
Matthew Greywolf – guitar
Roel van Helden – drums
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