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Ho Ho Ho, its christmas time again. No matter if you believe in the religious part of it or not, its always some days to lay low and reflect. I am beyond grateful for all the overwhelming support KEEP IT TRUE Festival gets and it gets more every year of its existance. After and during Covid there was a certain time when I was doubtful about the future of it but we all went through it hand in hand. Getting all these rare bands and performances is financially risky and of course we always need a big crowd to make it possible. With your help we now could do it since over 22 years and that is a legacy I will be superproud of till the end of my days. After the end of KIT RISING in the Posthalle in Würzburg (which seems to be now extended to 5 more years, but the real future of it is still very unclear) I was thinking of either skip it at all or fill the gap. Then out of the blue I got the chance to book the one and only Savatage. To me this was a once in a lifetime chance and I think with Eventzentrum Strohofer Geiselwind we found the perfect location for that. Once I finalize the saturday headliner for KIT Legions we will present the location much more and all its beauty. Also very soon we will be hopefully able to present you infos on the shuttle service there for all who come by train and have no car. It makes me really happy that Legions is also already selling so well as its the biggest financial risk we ever took. To me the line up of bands is unreal and I am shocked myself when I look at my own flyer to be honest. But thats what KIT is all about: Fullfilling musicals dreams, support the scene and give people a great time. To me its very important that KIT is global, by fans and bands. I am so happy that in this lately very cruel world, people from all over the world can peacefully unite and celebrate together under one banner: The love for Heavy Metal!!![]()
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I wish you a Merry Christmas my friends worldwide. ![]()
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Oli
KEEP IT TRUE LEGIONS – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ![]()
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As a special Christmas present to all KEEP IT TRUE Festival fans worldwide, we are proud to present one of the most cult names of the US Metal underground:![]()
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LEATHER NUNN (Florida, USA)![]()
(EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN REUNION SHOW)![]()
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Active in the early and mid 1980s Florida scene, LEATHER NUNN released the now-legendary album Take the Night, a record that has become one of the most sought-after US Metal vinyl rarities in US Metal history. Revered by collectors and underground devotees alike, the album stands as a powerful document of fantastic songwriting and true underground spirit.![]()
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This appearance marks the classic underground reunion show that Keep It True is known for — and that every KIT truly needs: a rare band, a legendary album and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to finally experience it live on a European stage.![]()
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Tickets for this insane weekend of killer bands are really already selling fast, get yours here:![]()
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www.keep-it-true.de/tickets![]()
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Maybe you also need a last minute Christmas gift 🙂![]()
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Enjoy the the holidays while we are working on the final band: our Saturday headliner!!!![]()
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Oli and the KIT Team
OFFICIAL LINE-UP UPDATE – KEEP IT TRUE LEGIONS ![]()
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We regret to inform you that Pentagram (official) have cancelled their appearance at KEEP IT TRUE Legions, as their entire European tour has been cancelled. We appreciate the understanding of all fans affected by this change.![]()
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At the same time, we are very proud to announce an outstanding addition to the festival:![]()
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Jag Panzer will perform at KEEP IT TRUE LEGIONS with an EUROPEAN EXCLUSIVE “AMPLE DESTRUCTION” SET plus additional classic songs from their early days.![]()
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Originally released in 1984, Ample Destruction is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential albums of US Metal. With its combination of powerful songwriting, exceptional musicianship and Harry “The Tyrant” Conklin’s unmistakable vocals, the album helped define the sound and spirit of American Heavy Metal in the early 1980s and remains a cornerstone of the genre to this day.![]()
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In addition, Jag Panzer are preparing a special surprise for their fans, which will be revealed at a later date.![]()
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Further announcements are already scheduled:![]()
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On Christmas, we will reveal the first-ever European show of an 80s underground cult band — a truly special moment for dedicated Heavy Metal fans.![]()
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Get your tickets now at www.keep-it-true.de/tickets![]()
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Thank you for your continued trust and support.![]()
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Oli and the KIT Team
KEEP IT TRUE – APRIL 2026: COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!![]()
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That’s it — KEEP IT TRUE Festival in April 2026 is officially SOLD OUT!![]()
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Every single ticket is gone, and once again you have proven why the KIT community is the greatest Metal family in the world.![]()
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A massive THANK YOU to all our loyal fans from around the globe. Your passion, trust, and dedication to Heavy Metal make this festival what it is year after year. Without you, none of this would be possible.![]()
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We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable weekend of Heavy Metal, friendship, and legends — April 2026 will be something truly special.![]()
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As the year comes to an end, we also want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a powerful New Year. Enjoy the holidays, stay loud, stay healthy, and keep the Metal spirit burning.
KEEP IT TRUE Festival April 2026 is down to the FINAL 30 TICKETS.![]()
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Symptoms of not acting now may include:![]()
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– extreme Fear of missing out![]()
– pretending you “don’t need more merch”![]()
– endless “how was it?” questions![]()
– regretting life choices while watching shaky YouTube clips![]()
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You can avoid all of this by clicking here:![]()
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www.keep-it-true.de/tickets