The Hard Circle Festival series 2026 has announced its complete lineup with the addition of BURNING WITCHES. The Swiss heavy metal outfit joins W.A.S.P., QUEENSRŸCHE, BATTLE BEAST, WARKINGS, and DAN BYRNE across four December festival dates in Germany.The Hard Circle Festival series 2026 has finalised its lineup with the addition of Swiss heavy metal powerhouse BURNING WITCHES. The band’s inclusion rounds out a billing that already features W.A.S.P., QUEENSRŸCHE, BATTLE BEAST, WARKINGS, and DAN BYRNE, spanning a range of styles from classic heavy metal to hard rock and power metal.
BURNING WITCHES have spent the past several years carving out a formidable reputation on the European metal circuit, combining uncompromising riffs, thunderous anthems, and a live show of considerable intensity. Fronted by vocalist Laura Guldemond, the band brings a blend of classic metal sensibility and modern power that has earned them a loyal and growing following.
It should be noted that BURNING WITCHES will not appear at the Storm Out Festival in Lichtenfels due to scheduling conflicts, but will perform at the remaining dates in the series.
The Hard Circle Festival series has built a reputation as Germany’s largest heavy metal Christmas celebration, priding itself on a welcoming, communal atmosphere where fans reunite over a shared passion for heavy music. The four events take place across December 2026: Storm Out Festival in Lichtenfels on 4 December, Pott Out Festival in Bochum on 5 December, Rock Out Festival in Augsburg on 11 December, and Knock Out Festival in Karlsruhe on 12 December. Tickets are available through all known advance booking outlets and via the-hard-circle.com.