Il Metalfest Open Air è un festival metal nato nel 2010 dall'unione di diversi festival e organizzatori centro-europei: il Summer Nights Open Air austriaco, il Legacyfest tedesco, il Metal Dayz svizzero, il Masters of Rock della Repubblica Ceca e gli organizzatori della Hammer Concerts ungherese.
Edizione 2012 Germania Est – Flugplatz, Dessau
Giovedì 31 maggio Venerdì 1º giugnoMain StageSecond StageMain StageSecond StageMegadethW.A.S.P.HypocrisyLegion of the DamnedMoonspellSaltatio MortisAlestormGraveyardTurbowolfSkull FistTriptykonFleshgod ApocalypseFueled By FireWitchcraftNachtblutLonewolfNext DamageSkipdownRising StormNorthern EternityInfesting SwarmKreatorEdguyBehemothEluveitiePowerwolfGrand MagusVaderFeuerschwanzHuntressSurfaceSwallow the SunOrange GoblinSepticfleshOmnium GatherumMy Sleeping KarmaNexus InferisLeng TcheEmergency GateThe AtmosfearAbyzzClitcomanderAsenblutProphets of the Rising Dead
Sabato 2 giugnoMain StageSecond StageIn ExtremoKyuss Lives!Fear FactoryEnsiferumDark TranquillityDeath AngelSteelwingHeidevolkStrydegorAkreaBrainstormLake Of TearsHateMystic ProphecyGurdKainObscura ReligioMindreaperThe OutsideAletrunSlow Kill SystemPlenty Of Nails
Austria – Mining Am Inn, Schloss Mamling
Giovedì 31 maggio Venerdì 1º giugnoMain StageSecond StageMain StageSecond StageKreatorBehemothKyuss Lives!EluveitiePowerwolfGrand MagusVaderFeuerschwanzHuntressMortal InfinitySwallow the SunSepticfleshGravewormMy Sleeping KarmaNexus InferisLeng TcheEmergency GateTough MotionDiabolos DustEndiryahCounterweightEclipticaDragonyKill Robot KillIn ExtremoW.A.S.P.Fear FactoryEnsiferumDark TranquillitySaltatio MortisDeath AngelGraveyardHeidevolkTuxedoSteelwingBrainstormLake of TearsAkreaHateMystic ProphecyGurdTurbowolfPlenty of NailsHeaven GreyWaldwindDoublairSensylis
Sabato 2 giugnoMain StageSecond StageMegadethBlind GuardianHypocrisyLegion of the DamnedMoonspellAlestormKontrustOrange GoblinTulsadoomTrachtenmusikSkull FistTriptykonWitchcraftFleshgod ApocalypseFueled By FireOmnium GatherumNachtblutLonewolfFive Minute FallDark ReflexionsUnderground Groove FrontScarecrow NWAReplicaAgainst Our Burial
Polonia – Sosina, Jaworzno
Venerdì 1º giugno Sabato 2 giugnoMain StageSecond StageMain StageSecond StageMegadethBlind GuardianHypocrisyMoonspellLegion of the DamnedAlestormTriptykonStosHorrorscopeSkull FistFleshgod ApocalypseFueled By FireHell:OnChainsawMentally BlindImperviousRusted BrainsKreatorSoulflyEluveitieAcid DrinkersVaderPowerwolfSepticfleshGrand MagusNexus InferisHuntressGravewormEmergency GateObscure SphinxHeart AttackCalladornBasementPost Profession
Domenica 3 giugnoMain StageSecond StageW.A.S.P.Fear FactoryEnsiferumDark TranquillityIn ExtremoDeath AngelBrainstormVirgin SnatchSteelwingHeidevolkHateTotemAnimationsFrostbiteHello JackieEmigraConsFEARacy
Croazia – Puntamika, Zara Domenica 3 giugno Lunedì 4 giugnoVisigoth StageLiburnian StageVisigoth StageLiburnian StageCold SnapBlind GuardianHypocrisyMoonspellLegion of the DamnedAlestormTriptykonLake of TearsFueled By FireFleshgod ApocalypseE.N.DSkull FistGravewormEvil BloodEmergency GateMephistophelianFlamethrowerBejelitUninvitedAghartiEmbrioDecontrolledInsolitvsNoctiferiaKreatorBehemothSymphony XEluveitieVaderGrand MagusPowerwolfSepticfleshNexus InferisHuntressInfernal TenebraInmateSin Deadly SinRe-armedAshes Of EternityGorthaur's WrathFatherMonoxMortus DelictWar-HeadAshes You LeaveChained In AgonyKrynStimulans
Martedì 5 giugnoVisigoth StageLiburnian StageRising DreamMegadethW.A.S.P.Fear FactoryEnsiferumDark TranquillityDeath AngelIn ExtremoBrainstormHateSteelwingBrezno6th AwakeningThe EquasionBeholderInsaneMindarkRapid StrikeDoomedSufosiaKellerPrognanMoltencoreToxicdeath
Italia – Alcatraz, Milano Martedì 5 giugnoMercoledì 6 giugnoGiovedì 7 giugnoBlind GuardianAnthraxHypocrisyLegion of the DamnedAlestormTriptykonFueled By FireSkull FistMegadethW.A.S.P.BehemothPowerwolfGrand MagusIn ExtremoVaderKreatorKyuss Lives!EnsiferumDark TranquillityDeath AngelBrainstormSteelwing
Germania Ovest – Loreley
Giovedì 7 giugno Venerdì 8 giugnoMain StageSecond StageMain StageSecond StageMegadethBlind GuardianHypocrisyLegion of the DamnedMoonspellAlestormSkull FistTurbowolfSapiencyTriptykonOmnium GatherumFueled By FireFleshgod ApocalypseWitchcraftNachtblutLonewolfHorrizonRotovathorCrystallionThrenodiaDarkest HorizonKreatorEdguyBehemothEluveitiePowerwolfSaltatio MortisGrand MagusVaderHuntressSwallow The SunOrange GoblinSepticfleshMy Sleeping KarmaFeuerschwanzNexus InferisEmergency GatePurifySkelfirFrigorisThrobbing PainElderich
Sabato 9 giugnoMain StageSecond StageIn ExtremoKyuss Lives!Fear FactoryEnsiferumDark TranquillityEpicaDeath AngelSteelwingLake Of TearsBrainstormHeidevolkHateMystic ProphecyAkreaGurdKainAsenblutState of the ArtDying SourceBurial Vault
Svizzera – Z7 Konzertfabrik, Pratteln Giovedì 7 giugno Venerdì 8 giugnoIndoor StageMain StageIndoor StageBehemothW.A.S.P.VaderGurdEmergency GateKyuss Lives!EnsiferumDeath AngelHeidevolkCurse Of SocietyBang Bus ProjectDark TranquillityBrainstormSteelwingHateBlusArcturonFearce
Sabato 9 maggio Domenica 10 giugnoMain StageIndoor StageMain StageIndoor StageBlind GuardianHypocrisyLegion of the DamnedAlestormFueled By FireGonoreasTriptykonMoonspellSkull FistFleshgod ApocalypseZatokrevA Dying EmberKreatorGrand MagusSepticfleshHuntressAbichovaPowerwolfSwallow The SunNexus InferisDisparagedFor Dawn
Repubblica Ceca – Lochotin Cirque, Plzeň Venerdì 8 giugnoSabato 9 giugnoDomenica 10 giugnoMegadethW.A.S.P.Uriah HeepHypocrisyIn ExtremoLegion of The DamnedAlestormTriptykonFueled By FireSkull FistKreatorBehemothAxxisPowerwolfArakainVaderSepticfleshGrand MagusDymytryNexus InferisHuntressBlind GuardianSoulflyEnsiferumBrainstormDeath AngelSteelwingHeidevolkHateSevenFleshgod ApocalypseWarhawk
Edizione 2011 Svizzera – Z7 Konzertfabrik, Pratteln Giovedì 26 maggioVenerdì 27 maggioSabato 28 maggioDomenica 29 maggioCradle of FilthDestructionScar SymmetryV8 WankersDivensionEisregenArch EnemyBelphegorWintersunMisery IndexDreamshadeArafelThaurorodHellTrollfestOnslaughtDawn of DiseaseMooncryAmorphisSabatonWatainKataklysmArkonaEquilibriumKalmahSuicidal AngelsCripperKrisiunHelrunarShallow BloodhoodExcrementory GrindfuckersPainfulAmon AmarthEntombedRagePrimordialMercenaryMilking the GoatmachineWhile Heaven WeptKivimetsän DruidiEvocationAlcest
Germania – Flugplatz, Dessau Venerdì 27 maggio Sabato 28 maggioMain StageSecond StageMain StageSecond StageAmon AmarthCradle of FilthRagePrimordialDestructionMercenaryWhile Heaven WeptMilking The GoatmachineKivimetsän DruidiGuns of MoropolisPurgatoryKultasiipiEntombedDarkened Nocturn SlaughtercultScar SymmetryEvocationAlcestNachtblutAndrasInfectious PassionElderichLegio MortisVagabondAsenblutMemoriamAncient LegacyTreebPainfulArch EnemySaxonWintersunSodomBelphegorMisery IndexHellTankardTrollfestThaurorodCrimes of PassionPlenty Of NailsFinal DepravityPath Of DestinyEisregenSecrets of the MoonArafelOnslaughtDawn of DiseaseTodtgelichterVanderbuystGoreInfesting SwarmDeathtripNailed to ObscurityNortherionTattered SoulBattueSabiendasAkrasatrum
Domenica 29 maggioMain StageSecond StageSabatonKataklysmAmorphisEquilibriumSuicidal AngelsArkonaKalmahV8 WankersExcrementory GrindfuckersPurifyWatainKrisiunHelrunarVicious RumoursPostmortemRawHerosophyBurden of GriefSkadikaSmokin Hell BastardsEternal Sleep
Austria – Mining Am Inn, Schloss Mamling Venerdì 27 maggio Sabato 28 maggioMonster Energy Main StageSecond StageMonster Energy Main StageSecond StageSabatonKataklysmAmorphisEquilibriumSuicidal AngelsArkonaNaeraTankardExcrementory GrindfuckersBorn Of OsirisRising DreamFlammensturmWatainSecrets Of The MoonKalmahHelrunarThe FacelessV8 WankersVicious RumorsKrisiunVeil Of MayaDevastating EnemyMortal InfinityCounterweightDarkfallBleeding RedCruzadaScavangerGonobaAmon AmarthCradle Of FilthRageThe SorrowThe Black Dahlia MurderPrimordialDestructionWhile Heaven WeptMilking The GoatmachineKivimetsän DruidiReanimaEndlosEntombedMercenaryDarkened Nocturn SlaughtercultScar SymmetryAlcestUltrawurschtEvocationEndiryahPostmortemRawDiabolos DustDistasteHailstoneDeathscentDark ReflexionsEpsilonPrehate
Domenica 29 maggioMonster Energy Main StageSecond StageArch EnemySaxonWintersunSodomBelphegorMisery IndexThaurorodArafelTrachtenmusikkapelle MiningFadenkreuzEisregenTrollfestWe Butter The Bread With ButterOnslaughtDawn Of DiseaseCrimes Of PassionVanderbuystPainfulPerishing MankindDead AloneThe Alchemist HeritageRude ForefathersEdgedownLights Under The Surface
Ungheria – Csillebérci Szabadidő Központ, Budapest Venerdì 3 giugno Sabato 4 giugnoMonster StageSecond StageMonster StageSecond StageCradle of FilthSaxonWintersunMisery IndexVicious RumorsWisdomGravewormCrimes of PassionMidnattsolIdeasKistvaenVanderbuystDemonlordChronologySpiritual RavishmentTestimonySerenityCsejteyKerecsensolyomVirrasztókSicitur AdastraThornwillSabatonArch EnemyStormwitchPrimordialWhile Heaven WeptStonehengeVisions Of AtlantisSkyforgerDiabulus In MusicaCasketgardenDamned Spirits' DanceAlcestThulcandraAbigail WilliamsIskaldThunderboltMagma RiseSanatoriumLanfearVelvet SealRising DreamTwister
Domenica 5 giugnoMonster StageSecond StageKreatorRageKataklysmEquilibriumBloody RootsSuicidal AngelsAstral DoorsMilking The GoatmachineTűzmadárBornholmBloodboundKrisiunChristian EpidemicSuperheroes és Hammer Gitárhős EredményhirdetésPartyzanE-ForceDevastating EnemyEgoCraniotomyTirana RockersInvader
Repubblica Ceca – Lochotin Cirque, Plzeň Venerdì 3 giugnoSabato 4 giugnoDomenica 5 giugnoAcceptKataklysmRageSuicidal AngelsKrisiunMilking the GoatmachineCrimfallSons of SeasonsMaelströmCradle of FilthSaxonPretty MaidsBloodboundEquilibriumVicious RumorsArakainCrimes of PassionSalamandraVanderbuystDymytrySabatonArch EnemyEpicaPrimordialMisery IndexWhile Heaven WeptAlcestRising DreamSmashed FacePower 5
Edizione 2010 Germania – Flugplatz, Dessau Mercoledì 12 giugno Giovedì 13 giugnoHangar StageMain StageHangar StageMilking The GoatmachineGrailknightsUltrawurschtMoshquitoBolt ThrowerLegion of the DamnedKorpiklaaniNevermoreSaltatio MortisLeaves' EyesSuicidal AngelsArkonaEnforcerNegatorTraumaLegio MortisCauldronSteelwingDornenreichTýrRotting ChristVirrasztókThulcandra12 Years Of SilenceBlackjackBurial VaultNattaravnurManiaSilberschauerSlavery
Venerdì 14 maggio Sabato 15 giugnoMain StageHangar StageMain StageHangar StageTestamentEluveitie + FinntrollDeicideEpicaCorvus CoraxVaderVargUrgehalPainfulSaxoriorDeathtripHeidevolkMardukVan CantoRigerMystic ProphecyHellish CrossfireAutumn SleepsBattueHigh Rise FallMorphynSabiendasDeadSystemHell's LawVinteraTwilight of the GodsBehemothSix Feet UnderSepulturaAlestormDeath AngelDecapitatedSchelmishImperium DekadenzRitual KillingVictoriusMindreaperMånegarmShiningPowerwolfSkyforgerAkreaDessicatedHero's FatePestilatorReturn To EndOculus TempestatisHyroptatyrDownfallAddiction Of A MurdererCreed Of Pain
Austria – Mining Am Inn, Schloss Mamling Mercoledì 12 giugno Giovedì 13 giugnoSecond StageMain StageSecond StageSaltatio MortisTýrVan CantoSerenitySvartsotArtasTwilight of the GodsBehemothSix Feet UnderSepulturaDeath AngelCorvus CoraxTrachtenmusikkapelle MiningBenightedAlestormDecapitatedUrgehalGrailknightsShiningMånegarmPowerwolfScared To Death
Venerdì 14 maggio Sabato 15 giugnoMain StageSecond StageMain StageSecond StageBolt ThrowerLegion of the DamnedKorpiklaaniNevermoreParkway DriveLeaves' EyesSuicidal AngelsSchelmishDornenreichDespised IconRotting ChristArkonaEnforcerSteelwingImperium DekadenzCauldronTestamentEluveitie + FinntrollCalibanDeicideEpicaVaderNegatorThe Devil's BloodMardukVargHeidevolkMystic ProphecySadistHigh Rise FallDays Of Loss
Svizzera – Z7 Konzertfabrik, Pratteln