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W:O:A 2026 WARM UP PARTY JAPAN
Prepare for Wacken: Tokyo's heaviest bands ignite Antiknock.
The Show
Get ready to sweat it out with Tokyo's most dedicated metalheads. Antiknock will be a maelstrom of riffs and thunder, channeling all the anticipation for W:O:A straight into the pit. This isn't just a party; it's a brutal pilgrimage.
The Artists
You know Phantom Excaliver will bring the melodic power-metal assault, and EMNW and PARAMENA are sure to deliver their own brands of crushing riffs. But the real wildcard here is the Wacken Metal Battle Japan winner, bringing fresh blood and undeniable ferocity straight from the proving ground. Expect a full spectrum of Tokyo's heaviest, ready to tear the house down.
The Area
Shinjuku station drops you right into the thick of it, so grab a quick bowl of ramen or hit an izakaya for a yakitori fix before diving underground. Antiknock sits in that sweet spot where Shinjuku’s chaos meets its hidden gems, a perfect backdrop for a night of pure metal mayhem. It’s got that gritty, no-frills vibe that just feels right for this kind of show.
The Venue
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