MACHINE HEAD Ignite Wacken Open Air 2025 With Unforgettable Show - Watch The Full Set

Oakland-metal icons Machine Head took the main stage at Wacken Open Air 2025 and delivered a searing performance that has quickly become one of the festival’s most talked-about moments. Headlining the Hauptstrasse stage, the band unleashed a blistering set that spanned classics and explosive cuts from their latest album Unatoned, leaving no doubt why they remain a force in modern metal.

Their setlist included fan favorites and new anthems, including Imperium, Ten Ton Hammer, CHØKE ØN THE ASHES ØF YØUR HATE, Now We Die, Is There Anybody Out There?, ØUTSIDER,Locust, From This Day and BØNESCRAPER among others.

Drawing from Unatoned, the performance showcased the band’s visceral energy and forward-thinking aggression. Machine Head balanced the brutal intensity of newer tracks with the nostalgic weight of their signature sound, creating a seamless and electrifying journey through their catalog.

The crowd erupted during the set, affirming Machine Head’s festival headlining prowess. The sonic and visual spectacle only strengthened the band's reputation for delivering high-voltage performances — unrelenting in intensity and uncompromising in spirit.

With Unatoned still fresh and tour momentum building, Machine Head’s Wacken performance reinforces their status as metal headliners built for both legacy and the future. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their world, this show proved: Machine Head remain at the apex of modern metal.