No a cappella festival would be complete without something new! And for this silver jubilee, we’re introducing an entirely new style to the line-up: heavy metal a cappella! Yes, it really works: Van Canto’s six voices deliver not only the genre’s powerful lead vocals but also the roaring guitar riffs and intricate solos – all created with their mouths. The only exception is the thundering drums, which come from a traditional drum kit. Van Canto have carved out a unique niche with their ‘mouth-made’ heavy metal. They’ve reimagined classics of the genre while also crafting original songs from scratch. With eight albums to their name – several of which have made waves in the German music charts – and performances at major heavy metal festivals alongside the greats of the genre, they’ve proven their innovative approach time and again. Now, Van Canto are bringing their talents to the a cappella hot spot in Leipzig, promising a full-throttle dose of the vocal metal syllables they practically invented: Rakkatakka! Prepare to be amazed!