Photo: Jonas Tellkamp [@bookings_always_closed]
The action continued with an almost unbeatable Saturday at Rock am Ring 2026, even though most people could probably have done without the rain showers. Still, the killer lineup kept spirits so high that it couldn't have been easier to forgive the weather. You can continue to catch insights directly from the Ring in our Insta Stories via @impericonde—and below, we've got plenty of photo impressions from the entire Saturday.
Rain or Shine – On & Off-Stage
We kicked off the afternoon with Paleface Swiss on the Mandora Stage, and both the band and the crowd went absolutely wild. The pits just wouldn't end—a phenomenon that repeated itself with Bury Tomorrow and Dying Wish, who completely crushed it despite the rain. As if to make amends, a beautiful rainbow appeared over the Ring.
Photos: Paleface Swiss, Bury Tomorrow (@juulia_knipst]
Photos: Dying Wish, Crowd (Jonas Tellkamp, @bookings_always_closed)
In between, Bilmuri served up some refreshing feel-good vibes, while Landmvrks later brought heavy-hitting energy with favorites like "Death"—featuring a live guest appearance by Zelli (Paleface Swiss)—alongside a deeply emotional moment during "Suffocate."
Photo: Landmvrks ft. Zelli (Jonas Tellkamp, @bookings_always_closed)
Ice Nine Kills have long proven they can pull off a first-class cinematic show, but it’s a thrill to witness every single time. This time around, they even brought out former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz for a live feature on their new track "Twisting The Knife," which the band released for the recently premiered seventh installment of the Scream horror movie franchise.
Photos: Ice Nine Kills (Jonas Tellkamp, @bookings_always_closed)
A party with Electric Callboy never fails to deliver, including the inevitable total escalation during their "We Got The Moves" breakdown. Following that, Volbeat braved the rain, and Marteria celebrated his return to the Ring with impressive fireworks and hits like "Lila Wolken."
Photos: Electric Callboy (@juulia_knipst)
Photo: Electric Callboy Crowd (Jonas Tellkamp, @bookings_always_closed)Shrouded in darkness and fog, Bad Omens closed out the day as the final headliner. It couldn't have been more atmospheric during tracks like "Dying To Love" and "The Death Of Peace Of Mind." Perhaps some of you fans will cross paths again tomorrow at the band's headline show in Leipzig?
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Vibe check in the Saturday crowd:
Photos: @juulia_knipst
Signing Sessions: Ice Nine Kills, Bury Tomorrow & Paleface Swiss
You absolutely outdid yourselves with the queues for the signing sessions! Once again, tons of happy fans left the tent yesterday with autographs from Ice Nine Kills, Bury Tomorrow, and Paleface Swiss. And yes, things got highly creative this time too, with signed Ghostface masks and so much more. See for yourself, and make sure not to miss tomorrow's signing sessions with Sondaschule, Black Veil Brides, and Catch Your Breath:
Photos: Bury Tomorrow Signing Session (@juulia_knipst)
Bad Omens Pop-Up Store & Impericon Booth
Hopefully, you already know where to score your new merch: our Impericon booth is located right opposite the Mandora Stage, fully stocked with our highly popular Surprise Shirts. Grab yours while supplies last! For all the Bad Omens fans out there, there's another special highlight on the festival grounds: this year's official Bad Omens Pop-Up Stores, where you can stock up on brand-new Bad Omens designs. Stop by before the festival is over!
Photos: @juulia_knipst
