With BLIND GUARDIAN, the Knock Out, Rock Out and Pott Out Festivals, which operate under the name THE HARD CIRCLE, have an absolute top headliner this year. The pioneering German metal band will be releasing a re-recorded edition of their 1992 breakthrough album "Somewhere Far Beyond" on August 2nd. "Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited", recorded in 2022 and 2023, is a refreshing and powerful tribute to one of the most influential albums in German metal history. It paved the way for BLIND GUARDIAN's international career, which continues to this day, and this re-recording impresses with all the class and quality for which these pioneers are known and respected.

Two more bands including the co-headliner will be announced at a later date.

Loud, familiar and legendary! 
The heavy metal event of the year goes into the next round: concentrated energy, best bands and great locations - headbanging included!